Three Loves by Kevin McNeil I have three loves in my life: 1) family, 2) waterfowl, and 3) big whitetail deer! Growing up in the province of Alberta, I have been fortunate to be around big whitetail bucks for most of my life. At an early age, I was bitten by the big whitetail bug. Of course, it's hard not to catch the "disease" living in the Peace River area of northern … [Read more...] about Three Loves
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Her First Deer
Her First Deer by Katelyn Kayser Being the daughter of a TV host and hunting journalist means that there’s no escaping my dad’s love of the outdoors. Although I enjoy skating, drawing, horseback riding and a variety of other things, by the age of four, I was already trooping along with my father searching for antlers or waiting patiently while he called in a coyote. In the … [Read more...] about Her First Deer
Get Fit for Western Whitetails
Get Fit for Western Whitetails by Scott Haugen One of the biggest challenges hunters face out West is being in shape. To me it’s amazing how many camps I’ve been to throughout the West where tags go unfilled for the simple reason hunters aren’t in good enough physical or mental shape. Not all whitetail hunts out West take place on private farmlands or amid gentle river … [Read more...] about Get Fit for Western Whitetails
10 Practical Coues Hunting Tips to Become a Killer
10 Coues hunting tips to make you a better hunter. Recognized as a separate trophy category by record-keeping organizations such as Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young, and Safari Club International, the Coues whitetail is a highly sought-after trophy by many deer hunters each year. Top Coues Hunting Tips 1) Know Your Quarry, the Coues The Coues White-tailed deer is … [Read more...] about 10 Practical Coues Hunting Tips to Become a Killer
Long Range Shots
Long Range Shots by Darren Choate I watched my neighbor pull into his driveway, as he returned from his Arizona Coues deer hunt. I had hunted the same area a few years ago and was interested how he did. So I walked over and asked, "Well, how'd you do?" "I shot a nice buck. And, after a long pause, added "at 600 plus yards!" "Wow, that's a more than a mere poke," I … [Read more...] about Long Range Shots
Coues Whitetail, Scout
Coues Whitetail, Scout Scout Early for Coues Success! Coues Whitetail: Scouting - I have to admit, I am not much of a turkey hunter, which bodes well for my Coues whitetail addiction. Once the snow has melted in the high country, I can be found looking for shed antlers and hanging trail-cameras, hoping to find a giant Coues buck. My situation is unique: I live in high … [Read more...] about Coues Whitetail, Scout
What Went Wrong
What Went Wrong? by Patrick Meitin Each fall whitetail hunters everywhere play out familiar scripts: investing long hours scouting, checking trail cameras every spare moment, tuning and shooting bows endlessly, hanging stands and developing fail-proof plans sure to finally bring trophy success. But then the season comes to a screeching halt with nothing to show for your efforts … [Read more...] about What Went Wrong