I got priced out of most big game hunting a few years ago. I can afford it, but I would like to retire some day. Points, license fees, travel expenses, etc., all add up to more than I am willing to pay for admission. Not sure how that looks for the future of hunting when more people come to the...
We spent the last 2 days battling the heat and harassing walleyes. I would like to point out that I caught 2 of the fish on that tray. The queen of the canoe caught the biggest, 30.5”.
I can’t believe how light of a trigger some of you are hunting with. I’d fire before my crosshairs were settled with some of your rifles. Especially with gloves on. Around 4 pounds is good for me. Maybe I’m just tougher and more handsome than the average hunter 😀
I’ve shot one buck and a couple of does with a bow from the ground. As I get older I’ve been doing it more for various reasons. Ghillie suits may seem ridiculous, but I’d consider at least the top. A mature whitetail buck is arguably the most difficult animal to draw a bow on. Drawing from the...
All my experience rattling has been in low density deer areas. Like others have said, I have found it to be effective for small bucks, throughout the season. I often wonder if my setups are wrong and the bigger bucks are catching my scent before I see them. I think in agriculture areas someone...
Wisconsin turkey camp is in full swing. Part of my bird from Saturday was just used as fuel for my Fort McCoy hunt that starts tomorrow. As much as I poke fun at Wisconsin, the driftless area is gorgeous. It’s become one of my favorite spots. I got a bunch of maple syrup from an Amish house that...