Caleb Chen

Most deer hunters dream of having a thousand acres or more to call their own. Many of them already have a plan in their head of how they would manage it, what deer they would harvest, and which ones they would pass on. Some even have names for the imaginary deer that live on their … Read more

Land is becoming more fragmented. Most people simply can’t afford to buy hundreds of acres, especially for recreational use. Most hunters only have access to small parcels. But big acreage isn’t necessary for giant results. These tips will help you maximize the land you have and put more and bigger deer in the back of … Read more

A trip to your local sporting goods store to purchase deer scents can be a confusing ordeal. One of the questions I most often receive from hunters is “What type of scent should I use for deer hunting?” The answer to that question often depends on who you ask and the time of year you … Read more

It seems like just about everyone is filming their hunts these days. The cost of cameras has dropped significantly and editing video can now be done on your home computer. Hunting shows have always been popular among hunters. The love of hunting mixed with the availability of quality equipment and the dream of hunting as … Read more

Fall turkey hunting is a completely different sport than spring turkey hunts. Gobblers are not loaded with testosterone. Fall turkey hunting is more like waterfowl hunting without the water. As a hunter, you need to go where the turkeys want to go. In the fall, turkeys have one thing on their mind, food. If you … Read more

Rabbit hunting is a fast growing avocation for hunters. It’s a welcome respite from “cabin fever,” there are a lot of them, and they taste real good. The problem is, that lots of hunters fail to recognize the often simple tricks that will set apart a good hunt from a “skunker.” Here are some points I’ve … Read more

CJ Davis demonstrates the Nikon Bolt XR Crossbow Scope at the 2011 ATA Trade ShowThe Bolt XR scope was designed specifically for crossbows. It is a shorter scope to fit the mounting platform of most crossbows and this particular scope has a BDC 60 Redicle inside that gives you aiming points so if you sight … Read more

If I could only deer hunt ten days a year, it would be November 3rd through the 13th. Those ten days are the height of daytime rutting activity in my home state of Wisconsin. It’s not that I’m guaranteed a buck during those days or that it is impossible to kill one during another time. … Read more

With much of the country in the midst of a drought, fall food plots are going to be more important than ever. Many Midwest cornfields, which often sit until well into October or later, have already been cut and made into silage. This type of harvest leaves behind very little for deer to browse. Soybeans … Read more

Goooobbbbllleee…Goooobbbllleee… For the lucky hunter who harvests a trophy gobbler this spring the following tips from taxidermist, Todd Rapalee in Goochland, may be helpful in preparing your bird for mounting. Take care in handling the bird to minimize feather damage. Do not carry the turkey by the neck. This will damage the fine neck feathers sometimes … Read more

When teaching a hunter safety class one of the major topics of safe gun handling is to never put 20 gauge shotgun shells into a 12 gauge gun. We all know that if you do this the smaller shell will become lodged in the barrel behind the choke. If the gun is fired with the … Read more

Deer hunters focus on shooting with precision, intensive scouting, and dozens of other factors to be successful. However, the most important aspect of a successful hunt is getting in and out of your stand without disturbing deer. Planning ahead, the right gear, soundproofing, and knowing the deer on your property are the four keys to … Read more

The leaves had just blown off most of the trees a few days earlier. The view from my tree stand was significantly different from what I looked at the last time I sat here. My water bottle was just returned to my bag when I saw movement through the trees. The freshly fallen leaves didn’t … Read more

Storing hunting clothing isn’t as exciting as stalking a buck, or checking trail cameras, or even planting food plots. If there is such a thing as an office job when it comes to hunting, taking care of your clothes is it. There really isn’t anything thrilling about it. But storing your clothes properly can be … Read more

Just about any deer hunter will tell you to find where a deer beds and where a deer eats. Put your stand somewhere between those two spots and you will likely get a shot. It seems like great advice. Unfortunately, everyone else is doing the same thing and it doesn’t take long before mature bucks … Read more

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a viral disease found in white tailed deer and in some other ruminants. Unlike Chronic Wasting Disease, EHD is spread by the biting midge not by deer to deer contact. The biting midge is a small, flying insect typically associated with isolated water sources. The term EHD is often used in … Read more

Goose hunting is another really fun sport. Bagging these big honkers can be very enjoyable. We’re going to be giving you the basics in this article and then in future articles will discuss some specific “how to’s.” So sit at your desk and fold your little hands. “Goose Hunting 101” is about to begin:ApplicationsThere are … Read more

Where you place your duck blind is important if you want to come home with more than grimy boots. You can’t just plop down in any old place and put up a blind. A little thought, knowledge about what you’re hunting, and some common sense is all that’s needed. There are two different ways to set … Read more

“There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not so sure about the universe.” – Albert Einstein Hunter Orange has been around since the 1960’s. Its advent along with the NRA Hunter Education Program, now a National Mandatory program, is instrumental in keeping hunting accidents to a minimum. Actually … Read more

Like all hunting, various individual parts make up the scenario of success when brought together properly. That’s certainly true of goose hunting. Concealment and decoys are two of the items that meld into a successful goose hunt when used with proper calling.Calling Basics for Novice Geese HuntersOne of the most important “no-nos” of goose hunting … Read more

A lot of turkey hunters don’t realize how important it is for them to know about the turkeys’ winter food sources. Where these sources are will greatly determine where the turkeys will be when the spring season opens. And yes, that means you’re going to have to bundle up and do some winter scouting. It’s … Read more

What is the minimum ethical hunting cartridge for White-tailed deer hunting deer? Well in many states (Check your local regulations for the state you hunt) you can hunt deer with any center fire cartridge. Technically you could legally hunt deer with the .25 automatic pistol cartridge, but this would be ridicules. A good rule is the … Read more

OK, you’ve just bought a super-duper rifle just in time for deer season and you’re dreaming of getting the big buck everyone else has been bragging about for years (true or not!). But you can’t just buy a rifle and start hunting. It’s doesn’t work that way. Every single rifle must be sighted in for … Read more

Deer hunting season is approaching quickly. What does that have to do with air compressors? More than you might think. The saying “there’s more than one way to skin a cat” also applies to deer… literally! Using an air compressor to skin a deer may sound strange at first, but it’s actually one of the simplest … Read more

Hunting dense forests is unlike hunting anywhere else. Last season, I spent one late autumn day hunting a funnel I know well. I saw several deer and even a few nice bucks. But not the buck I was looking for. Over dinner that evening my hunting partner described where he set up his hanging stand … Read more