Deer Hunting 101: Podcast Series
We want to encourage new hunters to take to the field and enjoy the great sport of deer hunting. So,…
Follow along as we post new blog posts weekly. From beginner deer hunter tips to the science behind deer and habitat management techniques, we hope to bring you a unique reading experience that is both insightful and interesting.
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We want to encourage new hunters to take to the field and enjoy the great sport of deer hunting. So,…
If you are just getting interested in taking a western hunting trip elk hunting is probably high on your list,…
Utah general elk tags are sold over the counter and offer excellent hunting opportunity. Here is the story of my…
Probably one of the most frustrating things in the field of wildlife management has been the spreading of misinformation regarding…
To the beginner, prescribed fire can appear scary, making it difficult for managers to adopt this as a new habitat…
Last fall, I wrote a blog about converting tall fescue pastures on my family farm into a native early successional…
The world of herbicides is overwhelming and somewhat confusing, making it difficult for landowners to determine what herbicides they should…
While unfortunately turkey season is now over, I still find myself wishing I were once again listening to the April…
Ever felt like you were stuck in a hunting rut? No, I don’t mean the kind where bucks are chasing…
First and foremost, I want to begin with a disclaimer: I’ve only been to Big Cypress once, and saw a…
Have you ever been field dressing or processing a deer and found a parasite or other noteworthy growth that did…
People tend to use the terms white and red oaks as reference between two species, but this is actually not…
It won’t come as a shock to most, but I annually spend quite a bit of time picking new turkey…
Removing trees from forest stands is essential to creating good cover and forage by reducing canopy cover and allowing light…
As deer seasons close across the country, many hunters begin to anticipate the upcoming shed season and for good reason,…
One of the most common rumors regarding coyotes is that they were released in the southeast by state wildlife agencies.…
I have just returned from what was the longest, most exciting hunting trip I have taken. It was a DIY…
Pros: -Cheap -Decent photo quality when animals standing still -Small/lightweight -Blends well with tree bark Cons: -No battery level…
I know you are probably wondering, “what’s the difference between horns and antlers and why does it matter?” After all,…
For many, the heart of hunting season has passed and gone. While there are still bucks to be killed, this…
To some the idea of harvesting a doe while she’s pregnant just sounds bad. While we cannot visually judge whether…
In North Carolina where I grew up, baiting deer is commonplace and is a traditional hunting method. I grew up…
Part of the reason that Moriah and I started Hunt the Land is because we enjoy listening to hunting podcasts…
Across most of the South and Midwest the rut is in full peak or beginning to fade out. Some hunters…
Hunting topographical features can be highly effective during the rut as bucks are covering lots of ground in search of…
With the advent of new and improved phone apps, the handheld GPS is nearly being replaced by the iPhone (or…
Previously, I wrote a blog about creating small food plots without heavy equipment. While these plots can provide some nutrition,…
This point should have been driven home to all hunters by now, but there still seems to be an element…
After using my Lone Wolf climbing sticks for 3 seasons, I finally decided to bite the bullet and complete the…
Don’t be fooled by the title into thinking data collected from hunter observations is useful to only biologists, as it…
So you’ve finally decided to make steps toward shooting larger bucks on your property. The first and most obvious step…
Deer live and die by their senses, so choosing stand locations that enable you to stay upwind of predicted deer…
Now is the time of year to complete one of the easiest and most economical habitat improvements available on many…
One of the biggest lessons that I learned in my first year of hunting public land was the importance of…
The hunting show world is changing, and I believe it’s for the better! More and more online hunting shows are…
Whether deer season is open in your neck of the woods or it will be opening soon, you are probably…
In the history of land management, there have been countless species that have been planted that later became invasive. Perhaps…
It is food plot planting season, and many people are busy getting their seed in the ground. Around this time…
Every fall is welcomed with growing anticipation as I dream of what hunting experiences are in store for me. I…
While I won’t be able to hunt my home farm for at least a few more weeks, my last trail…
Labor day weekend was an exciting one, full of trail camera card pulls and dove hunting fun. It was my…
So, you finally killed that buck you have been chasing- congrats! Now the work begins, but before you get too…
Fall food plot planting season is almost upon us, and most of us are making preparations to plant. While doing…
Two years ago, while cutting down a small Virginia pine no larger than 4” in diameter, I was almost badly…
How many does should I shoot this year? This question is one of the most common topics discussed by property…
In the food plot world there are often varied opinions, and at times it is hard to tell truth from…
When making the jump from simply planting food plots to full-scale habitat management, one of the best places to start…
In the most bizzare trail camera sequence I have ever witnessed, a yearling buck loses his front leg while standing…
While it isn’t nearly as much fun as planting food plots or applying prescribed fire, one of the most important…
Many of you will probably be skeptical, but for the last few years I have had great success establishing a…
While I would not consider myself a gear nut, I do enjoy testing new hunting gear. Becoming a public land…
While slugging through a slough last weekend and searching for buck beds, I was happily surprised to jump a bachelor…
While larger, destination food plots may play a role in your hunting strategy, they are often difficult to effectively bowhunt.…
(Above) A forestry prism makes measuring basal area very easy! Basal area is a measurement used to express the…
Typically, food plot locations are picked based on existing openings on a property. While it is certainly worthwhile to consider…
From invasive species control to food plots, our sprayer is used nearly every day that I work on habitat management…
If you spend much time perusing habitat management articles, channels, and blogs you likely have heard that prescribed fire is…
When I bought my first trail camera in 2008 I was new to deer hunting and unfamiliar with the basic…
If you are like me, you love to shed hunt during the whitetail off-season and probably have dreamed about traveling…