Hunting Stabilizers By Paeton Keller Front Bar There are multiple functions that a front stabilizer performs. First, and most obvious, is to add weight to the front of the bow. Many times, an archer may notice that when the bow is completely set up including a quiver full of arrows, that the bow feels as if it wants to fall over towards the archer. Adding a front … [Read more...] about Hunting Stabilizers
Dakota Whitetail
Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope
Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope A quality spotting scope like the Ultima 100 from Celestron improves a sportsman's time afield in so many ways. The ability to spot and judge animals from great distances is a huge advantage for hunters. Even on slow days when game is scarce, a spotting scope allows hunters to enjoy viewing non-target wildlife, which keeps them focused and … [Read more...] about Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR This year, Mathews introduced a new, groundbreaking line of bows, unveiling their NO CAM ST™ Technology. Our revolutionary NO CAM ST™ Technology utilizes two circular and concentric string tracks, allowing the string to travel at a constant distance from the center of rotation during the shot cycle. This eliminates the common camming … [Read more...] about In-depth Review: Mathews NOCAM HTR
Deer Sense Breakdown
Deer Sense Breakdown by Thomas Grill It may be obvious that deer have very keen senses. But, let’s break this down anyway. The more you know, the greater your success will be in the field. The three primary senses that a whitetail deer will use in order to avoid becoming a slab of steak on your grill are: smell, vision, and hearing. By understanding the strengths of a … [Read more...] about Deer Sense Breakdown
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean? by Amanda Dougherty Results of recent testing of 1,342 deer and elk in Arizona are all negative for the presence of CWD. Neighboring states, however, have confirmed cases of CWD. But what does this really mean? It seems as if more and more cases of CWD are cropping up in the western states, which brings about the debate … [Read more...] about What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?
My First Bow
My First Bow by Macy Spencer It was only a few years back when I first picked up a bow. I first started archery when I met my husband, CJ. We both had little experience with bows, so it was nice to learn beside someone who was also just learning. I find hunting--like most things--is much more enjoyable when doing so with people you care about. So there we were, learning … [Read more...] about My First Bow
Kansas MONSTER Whitetails
Kansas Monster Whitetails by Darren Choate A hunt for Kansas Monster Whitetails has been on my bucket list for several years. This year, assuming I draw the tag, I will turn that dream into a reality. I recently booked a hunt with Cody Kuck, owner of Heartland Pride Outfitters. The Kansas application period is still open, and Heartland Pride Outfitters still has a few … [Read more...] about Kansas MONSTER Whitetails
The Best Wildlife Trees To Plant
Tips From Chestnut Hill On The Best Wildlife Trees To Plant Land managers who want a healthy deer herd know different trees fill different needs for deer and other wildlife. Chestnut Hill Outdoors is a one-stop solution for finding the very best quality trees and a varied selection to help decide what to plant. Now's the time to plant trees. Planting trees for wildlife … [Read more...] about The Best Wildlife Trees To Plant
Advantage Tower Options Give Hunting Success A Lift
Advantage Tower Options Give Hunting Success A Lift Whether you build a tower stand yourself out of wood or invest in a superbly engineered, ready-to-go tower of metal, elevated blinds give hunters an obvious edge at seeing more distant game over hunters who are ground-bound. A tower stand offers a better view of the hunting area, it disperses human scent up and out of … [Read more...] about Advantage Tower Options Give Hunting Success A Lift
Food Plots & Magic Beans
Food Plots & Magic Beans by Dana R. Rogers Remember the old, often talked about fairy tale about magic, specifically, Jack and the Bean Stalk and his magic beans. The world of whitetail food plotting has often been inundated with different plantings, seeds touted to be that next ‘magic bean’ of sorts. I’m here to tell you that there is NO ‘magic bean,’ unfortunately. I … [Read more...] about Food Plots & Magic Beans