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Entries for May 2023
What’s for Dinner?
By Tracy Breen
Proper field care and a few simple recipes can change the minds of venison haters. We deer hunters love our venison. We grill it, fry it, grind it and turn it into jerky or chili. Unfortunately, not all venison meals turn out the way we plan them. And it only takes one or two bad dishes to turn the rest of the family against venison for good. Scott... READ MORE
What Goes Up
By P.J. Reilly
Try these safety precautions for hanging, and hunting from, treestands. Anyone who has ever deer hunted knows the excitement and joy that accompanies a season opener. In Pennsylvania, emotions for the gun season opener run especially high. Going hunting on this day is a tradition with deep roots. Today, businesses and schools still close their door... READ MORE
Turn the Tables
By Bob Humphrey
When your hunting efforts produce nothing but lemons, make lemonade. Humans, like deer, are creatures of habit. Just like a wily old whitetail, our downfall is sometimes the result of falling into a pattern. Fortunately, we have the unique ability to reason, even if we don’t always use it to our advantage. When your preferred hunting methods ... READ MORE
Seedless Food Plots
By David Hart
You don’t need a tractor to attract deer. It’s just about impossible to pick up a hunting magazine without seeing something related to food plots. Whether it’s a feature on choosing the right seed or selecting the best site, it seems like everyone is jumping on the food plot bandwagon. There’s no question food plots can impr... READ MORE
Reading Buck Sign
By David Hart
What do we really know about the things bucks leave behind? It looks like just another pile of deer poop to you, but your friend doesn’t hesitate. “That’s a giant buck,” he says. “See how it’s in a large clump? See how thick and long it is? Big buck.” You ponder his confidence, wondering if he’s about... READ MORE
Hog Control with Cellular Controlled Trapping
By Cody Hall
Wild hogs continue to spread at alarming rates throughout the southern regions of the United States, and one of the only ways proven to be effective at reducing their numbers is using remote cellular trapping. Thermal hunting can be a fun and easy way to get outdoors with friends and enjoy an almost real-life video game experience, but it is not th... READ MORE