Hunting for Black Bears: Using Trail Cameras
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Trail Cameras Are So Effective for Black Bear Hunting Black bears leave limited, subtle sign. Cameras provide clarity: Pinpointing feeding times Revealing repeated travel routes Identifying size, age, and...... Read More
Hunting for Snow Geese: Using Large Decoy Spreads
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Large Decoy Spreads Are Essential for Snow Goose Success Snow geese rely heavily on visual cues. They trust: Big feeding flocks Large white masses visible from miles Movement from...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Turkeys: Using Ground Decoys
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Ground Decoys Work on Wild Turkeys Turkeys are extremely visual. While calling gets a gobbler interested, decoys give him the visual confirmation he needs to commit. Ground decoys work...... Read More
Hunting for Coyotes: Using Bait Sites
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Bait Sites Work for Coyotes Coyotes respond to bait because it provides: A consistent, low-effort food source A focal point in large territories Reliable opportunities during cold weather A...... Read More
Hunting for Black Ducks: Using Field vs. Water Spreads
Wednesday, June 05, 2024How Black Ducks Choose Between Fields and Water Black ducks prefer water by nature, but environmental conditions often dictate where they feed or loaf. Black Ducks Favor Water When: Tides...... Read More
Hunting for Greenheads: Using Water Holes
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Water Holes Attract Greenheads Mallards use small water sources for: Loafing and resting after feeding in fields Midday refuge during pressure or heavy weather Protection from predators Easy access...... Read More
Hunting for Mourning Doves: Using Water Sources
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Water Sources Are So Effective for Mourning Doves Doves rely heavily on water during early fall, especially when: Temperatures are high Food sources are dusty or dry Birds are...... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Chickens: Using Calls
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Are Prairie Chickens Responsive to Calls? Yes—if you use the right sounds at the right times. Prairie chickens are not as call-driven as turkeys or geese, but they do respond...... Read More
Hunting for Whitetail Deer: Using Rub Lines
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Rub Lines Matter for Whitetail Hunters Rub lines offer insight into a buck’s: Travel patterns Daylight vs. nighttime movement Preferred terrain routes Territorial range and dominance Pre-rut and rut...... Read More
Hunting for Black-tailed Deer: Early Season vs. Late Season
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Seasonal Strategy MattersBlacktails behave differently depending on: Temperature and weather fronts Food availability Hunting pressure Rut timing Habitat shifts Light levels in dark timber Early season rewards stealth and...... Read More
