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Entries for January 2023
Work the Bugs Out Now
By Ken Piper
February is the perfect time of year to prepare your gear for next hunting season. Problems you encountered this past season are still fresh in your mind and you're less likely to forget to replace something that is worn or broken. For example, my hoist rope is starting to fray, and if I don't replace it now, chances are I won't remember until my ... READ MORE
Understand Thermals To Beat A Buck's Nose
By Ken Piper
Did you ever get winded by a deer when you were sure the breeze, if any, was in your favor? Or maybe a deer started blowing at you long before it should have been able to know you were there? It could be you were a victim of thermals. Thermals are air currents caused by the heating or cooling of the earth's surface. As the ground warms in the morni... READ MORE
It's the Setup, Nimrod
By Ken Piper
Every week I receive dozens of questions about rattling, scents and grunting for white-tailed deer. With all the focus on these techniques, I wonder if we're all not losing sight of the most important part of a successful hunt (no, it's not luck). A good setup -- one that is close (but not too close) to an active deer trail, takes into account such... READ MORE
Hunt the "Second Rut"
By Ken Piper
If you're getting depressed because the rut is over (in most areas of the country, anyway), don't despair. There's still a key phase to come that is actually favored by some very good whitetail hunters. The second rut, or more precisely the time when the does that didn't get bred during the first cycle will come into estrous again, happens one mont... READ MORE
The Rut Is Critical
By Ken Piper
One thing every deer hunter should know is the approximate time of the whitetail breeding season in the area they hunt. The rut is critical because this is the time of the season when a mature buck is most likely to move during daylight hours. The buck's instinct to breed is so strong that he'll throw caution to the wind as he travels to find estru... READ MORE