Deer Hunters’ Backpack Checklist

Deer Hunters’ Backpack Checklist

The leaves are turning color and you know deer season is nearly here. Just like anybody else, deer hunters, even those with lots of experience, can benefit from a checklist! You sure don’t want to get caught in the woods without that flashlight, fresh batteries, or...
Benefits of Eating Deer Meat

Benefits of Eating Deer Meat

Who’s going to pass up unprocessed, antibiotic-free meat that costs you nothing? Not us! Here’s what you should know about making venison a regular part of your diet. Not only does venison taste great, but it also contains less fat than beef and is chock full of...
Finding Your Wounded Deer – Scent Dogs On the Job

Finding Your Wounded Deer – Scent Dogs On the Job

The experience of tracking a wounded deer is challenging for every hunter, and heartbreaking when the animal can’t be found. No hunter wishes unnecessary suffering for a wounded animal so finding the it takes on even greater urgency. Blood tracking often leads to an...
Wildfires and Whitetails

Wildfires and Whitetails

The prevalence of massive wildfires, particularly in the Northwest, has given pause to hunters across the country. No matter your preferred game, you have to question how these disastrous fires affect the animals, the ecosystem, and hunting conditions both now and in...
The Novice Bow Hunter

The Novice Bow Hunter

One of the biggest draws of bow hunting is that it has a longer season than other forms of hunting—usually before as well as after firearms season. Bow hunting’s biggest challenge is that it requires practice, dedication, and skill. Maybe you’ve decided to accept the...