Author: Ryan Fair
Ryan Fair
Ryan Fair is an outdoor writer with a deep passion for whitetail deer hunting and the year-round work that goes into becoming a better deer hunter. His writing focuses on practical, real-world strategies for scouting, habitat work, stand placement, gear, and understanding deer movement. Drawing from years of hands-on experience in the woods, Ryan brings an honest, no-nonsense perspective to the lessons hunters learn through both success and failure. He is also the owner of Pine Hollow Media, where he shares outdoor writing, photography, and content built around hunting, land management, and the outdoor lifestyle. His work emphasizes preparation, confidence, patience, and respect for the land and the animals we pursue. When he’s not writing, he’s spending time with his wife and two daughters, checking sign, hanging stands, or looking ahead to the next fall hunt.
Technology and hunting: who would have ever thought those two things would be used in the same article? One thing every hunter has on them most of the time these days is a cell phone. They are great for keeping us entertained in the stand when we get bored, or handy to call that buddy for help in recovery of an animal. But did you know that cell phones can be a valuable scouting tool, a great tracking tool, or even an animal movement predictor? I use my phone for looking at satellite maps, discovering property owners, and even the…
Every year I think about what I can do hold more deer on my property. I have tried mock scrapes, mineral sites, deer attractants, and more. Do they work? The short answer is yes. Mineral sites will hold deer in the spring while mock scrapes will funnel deer your way in the fall, mostly after dark. But neither one of these is ideal for when I can hunt. So, when I ran across some data about food plots, I was overwhelmed at how much information is out there on this topic, and the many different ways to plant one. So,…
Spring is a magical time in the outdoors, filled with the anticipation of new growth and wildlife activity. For Whitetail enthusiasts, this season brings the perfect opportunity to establish a deer mineral site. Not only do these mineral sites for deer attract various deer, but they also provide essential minerals that help them thrive. In this article, we’ll explore why a deer mineral site is important and how to create one effectively. Here are a few reasons why I think every Whitetail enthusiast should have at least one mineral site in the woods starting in April. Why a Deer Mineral Site…
