Living in an area that has a large deer population is very fortuitous for me in that I get to observe a lot of natural deer behavior. One of the behaviors that I have taken a great interest in is deer vocalizations and how I can use them to my advantage while hunting. Read More »

The Seven Best StandsYour best bet for picking a productive location for this deer season
My telephone rang the night before archery season. I knew what the first question was going to be even before I said hello. My hunting partner Jim will call and we will ask each other the most important question. "Where are you sitting tomorrow morning?" We both always answer quickly and give a detailed account of where and why. If you hesitate when answering this question you have not done your homework and might be heading for a fruitless deer season.
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Working the Wind! How to use wind movements to your advantage on your next hunt!
As a deer hunter I always wondered if Bob Dylan was talking about the woes of deer hunting when he wrote the line, “The answer my friend is blowing in the wind.” A single gust of wind can make or break the hunt. To be successful, a hunter must understand how deer utilize wind movements, and realize your hunting strategies are dictated by the whims of the wind. Read More »