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Entries for July 2023
Thoughts About "The Rut"
By Ken Piper
Most deer hunters today are savvy enough to know that what we call "the rut" is not a one-week period of time when most of the breeding gets done. It is actually a several-month cycle, and we've mistakenly given the peak of that cycle the name for the entire process. In other words, don't confuse "the rut" with "the peak of the rut." Why does this ... READ MORE
Follow The Tracks
By Ken Piper
We all know what deer tracks look like, but it's amazing how many hunters fail to read the clues in tracks. While some hunters are so adept at reading tracks that they can often determine with amazing accuracy when a particular track is left by a mature buck, there are much more simple things the majority of us can learn from tracks, too. Since dee... READ MORE
Don't Be Afraid of a Little Water
By Ken Piper
It's simple but true: If you want to take a big buck, you have to hunt an area that is home to big bucks. While most huntable woods have a big buck or two, the odds aren't in your favor in areas of heavy hunting pressure.
You can hike deep into the big woods to escape hunter numbers, but you'll be far from farm fields that pull deer and you'll hav... READ MORE
Put Some Air Under That Scent
By Ken Piper
Laying down a good scent trail is a great way to bring a buck by your stand or make him stop for a shot. Scent bombs (a generic term for any number of scent-dispensing canisters) can bring in deer as well.When placing scent, keep in mind that the higher you put it, the farther the scent will carry. A deer isn't going to wonder why there is scent up... READ MORE