You see the perfect buck cross your path. You lock it in your sight, aim your bow, and prepare to take your shot. You suddenly feel sweaty, your hands start to shake, and when you fire your arrow, you miss the buck from ten yards away. If you’ve had a similar experience to this, chances are … Read more
I’ve heard many people say that deer are color blind and that the color of your clothes doesn’t really affect the success of your hunt all that much. But I’ve learned from personal experience that deer tend to shy away from blue or yellow garments more than they do from red or orange ones. So what … Read more
Have you ever encountered a white and brown deer during one of your hunting trips? Chances are, you’ve just seen a rare piebald deer in your hunting area. There are many questions floating around about this animal. How rare are piebald deer? What causes their discoloration? Is it illegal to hunt them? Today, I will answer all … Read more
Ever wondered why you seem to be getting less venison than what you’re expecting after the butcher sends the meat back to you? Before you start complaining to your local friendly butcher, you may want to know more about how much venison you can actually get from a mature buck or doe. If you’re wondering how … Read more
Have you ever seen a whitetail deer jump? It’s a fascinating thing to watch, whether you see it up close or from afar. If you’re a hunting land owner, you may have encountered times when you need to make sure your deer stays in your land so that you and other hunters could find them and … Read more
I’ve already shared my experiences on how to hunt deer in hot weather and during rainy days. Another major weather condition that may affect your deer harvest is the wind speed in your hunting grounds. Have you ever found yourself asking, “Do deer move when it’s windy?” I have, and research and first-hand experience allowed me … Read more
Not many people want to venture out in the rain because they find it wet and uncomfortable. However, if you’re a bowhunter looking to shoot some deer, hunting in the rain may actually be a good choice for you. I have hunted deer in the rain so many times in the past, and I can tell … Read more
If you’re a bow hunter, you need to know what kinds of food deer usually eat because this may increase your chances of having a successful hunt. Whenever I set up my hunting stand or deer blind, I first scout the hunting grounds and check which spots have a bountiful food source that deer love. It’s … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice to go bow hunting in perfect weather? Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen, and as a bow hunter, you have to be prepared no matter what the weather conditions are in your hunting area. I’ve already written about staying warm while hunting in cold weather, but you also need to know how to … Read more
Ideally, you should bring a truck during a hunt so you can easily load and transport your game from the hunting site to your next stop. However, I know that not all hunters have their own truck. There is also the chance that your truck is in for repairs during the time you have to … Read more