Why Decoy Dogs Work for Coyote Hunting Coyotes are highly territorial and extremely curious. When a decoy dog enters their space—especially during pup season or breeding months—coyotes often respond aggressively,...... Read More
Understanding the Rut: Key Phases That Influence Deer Movement Before applying rut tactics, it helps to understand how buck behavior changes throughout the cycle. Pre-Rut (Late October – Early November)...... Read More
What Makes an Effective Goose Spread? Geese respond to: Realistic flock structure Proper wind-facing orientation Safe landing zones Natural spacing Convincing motion A hide they cannot detect Setting up your...... Read More
Why Time of Day Matters in Duck Hunting Ducks follow daily routines based on: Weather and temperature Hunting pressure Migration patterns Feeding and loafing habits Wind and water conditions Knowing...... Read More
Why Hunters Use Hounds for Black Bear Hunting Hound hunting allows for: Selective harvest—hunters can evaluate sex, age, and size before taking a shot. Ethical shot placement—treeing or baying provides...... Read More
Why Food Plots Work for Deer Food plots offer a reliable, high-quality food source that deer can count on. In areas with inconsistent habitat or high pressure, planted plots: Improve...... Read More
Why CRP Fields Produce Consistent Pheasant Action CRP fields are designed to provide wildlife habitat by planting grasses and forb mixes that mimic native prairie. For pheasants, that means: Prime...... Read More
Why Tree Stand Setup Matters for Archery Hunters Bowhunting requires close shots—typically inside 40 yards—so precision tree stand placement is critical. The right setup improves: Shot angles and visibility Stealth...... Read More
Why Scouting Matters for Elk Hunting Elk live in diverse, dynamic landscapes—steep timber, dark north slopes, open parks, high basins, and thick bedding cover. Their patterns shift with weather, pressure,...... Read More
Why Calling Works for Mule Deer Mule deer communicate with subtle sounds: grunts, bleats, snorts, and occasional rattling or antler tickling during the rut. While they’re less vocal than whitetails,...... Read More