Despite the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 50 years of unparalleled conservation delivery and the realization of what is regarded as the most acclaimed conservation story in America , many factors today are resulting in the loss of healthy habitats and a decrease in wild turkey populations.The health of the North American wild turkey population has…

Article by Darron McDougal
If your go-to strategy is no longer fun or isn’t producing success, make a change!
Shellshocked.Sitting for hours on stand has grown stale to the author. That’s why he now primarily hunts from the ground. (Photo courtesy of Darron McDougal)
That’s what I was as I hunkered in shin-high prairie grasses when…

Article by Jason Ashe
Shed hunting has exploded in popularity among Whitetail hunters across the country in recent years. The annual ritual is not only good for some outdoor exercise and scouting, but it is also a good opportunity to see which bucks have made it through to the next season, then come home with some…

Article by Josh Honeycutt
Bowhunting from an elevated position offers an excellent advantage. Being able to hunt from above allows hunters to get away with a little more movement, it opens shot opportunities, and it can make the difference in filling a tag or not. Still, there’s a lot to consider when using treestands and it…

Article by Noel Linsey
Backcountry hunting is an adventure unlike any other form of hunting. You dispense with the stands, with the warm hunting cabin, and with the notion of a comfortable bed, and strip the hunt down to its most primordial form.
Whether you hunt with a bow or a rifle, if you’ve never done…

Article by Brad Fenson
Hunters are well known for finding every excuse in the book for not being successful at the hunt.
Whether a hunter holds out for a big buck or is just looking to put some extra venison in the freezer, hunting does not always go as planned. The weather is too warm or…

Mindful of the wind, we edged up a ridge with better visibility before starting our rattling sequence. For over four minutes, the antlers resonated as my hunting partner rattled to mimic a fight between two bucks. Then, without warning, buck came rushing towards us. With its head held high, the deer scanned the tangles of…

A mineral lick is where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems obtain essential minerals. Mineral licks often occur naturally, providing the sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc required in the springtime for bone, antler and muscle growth (along with milk production) in deer, moose, elk and other wildlife.
Minerals benefit deer health and antler growth (we think):…

It seems that when the mercury plummets well below the freezing mark that the deer hunting action heats up. Deer need more food to fuel their bodies and will typically be up feeding longer in the mornings and earlier in the afternoons. Under these conditions, hunters need to be prepared to be in the field,…

Understanding the nuances of Whitetail behaviour has been the obsession of many a hunter over the decades. Correctly interpreting buck sign like rubs and scrapes, unraveling the truth as to whether or not deer can see colours, and discovering where huge bucks hide out have all intrigued deer hunters. These as well as many other…