Harvesting the right deer and the right amount of
correct deer can have more influence on your hunting results than any other habitat
management plan you can implement. It depends upon a manager's goals, but
most should try for a balance – an even buck to doe ratio and a uniform age structure
usually produces the best results. In the wild it can be hard to achieve a
50/50 buck to doe ratio, but that's what you should strive for. You want both bucks and does
of all age classes. If you've never experienced this balance, you've never seen hunting
as good as it can get!
Winter bass fishing can be challenging and, at times, frustrating. The lower water temperatures often result in lethargic fish, demanding increased time and effort for successful catches. Nevertheless, for anglers dedicated to continual improvement, winter bass fishing presents an excellent opportunity to enhance skills. It encourages a focus on entirely different locations, techniques, and patterns [...]
Want to find more whitetail sheds? Here are a few tips to help you find more shed antlers this spring…
If you lack a dependable late-season food supply, chances are you won't come across many shed antlers. While standing beans or corn are consistent attractants for deer, they can be challenging to locate. Consider seeking out fall-planted winter wheat or rye, crops left untouched, or uncultivated CRP lands or pastures as viable winter food options.
Every spring, countless hunters venture into the forests in search of wild turkeys. Regarded as one of the most demanding hunts, turkey hunting offers a rewarding challenge. Here are some invaluable tips to enhance your lifelong enjoyment of this thrilling sport.