Complete Guide On Tracking Game Animals

Guide to Tracking Game Animals featured image showing a rub on a small tree, elk tracks in the snow, and a large bull elk in a snowy meadow.

Tracking game animals is a hands-on skill I’ve found challenging and rewarding. It means using all my senses and patience to read the landscape and get a sense of animal movements. Learning how to track well can make outdoor experiences more interesting and often leads to successful wildlife observation or hunting. Let’s dig into the … Read more

Night Vision Binoculars For Nocturnal Hunting

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Night vision binoculars truly change the experience of nocturnal hunting. Being able to observe animals in low light or complete darkness opens up new opportunities for hunters who are interested in tracking or studying wildlife at night. QUICK LOOK: What to Look for in Night Vision Binoculars If you’re considering using these devices for hunting, … Read more

The Science Behind Camouflage Patterns For Deer Hunting

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Understanding how camouflage works for deer hunting can make a big difference in your time outdoors. The idea might seem simple at first: blend in so you won’t be seen. Still, the science behind choosing, wearing, and using the right pattern goes much deeper. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Choosing a Camouflage Pattern If you want … Read more

9 Tips for Using Trail Cameras To Track Deer Movements

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Using trail cameras can offer an eye-opening way to understand deer movements across a hunting property or piece of land. Whether I’m new to deer hunting or working to improve my scouting process, these cameras deliver hard-to-get insights about where deer feed, bed down, and travel. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Trail Camera Setup and Settings … Read more

8 Tips for Choosing the Best Electric Meat Grinders For Hunters

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Finding the best electric meat grinders as a hunter means picking equipment that keeps up with a busy processing day and stands up to lots of use. Processing wild game, like venison, elk, or wild boar, often involves bigger batches of meat and tougher muscle tissue than what you get from store-bought cuts. QUICK LOOK: … Read more

Using A Game Processor Vs DIY Processing

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When deciding how to process your wild game, I often find myself weighing two main options: using a professional game processor or DIY Processing. Each approach has its own reasons to choose it, depending on how much time I have, what kind of experience I want, and how important convenience or control is to me. … Read more

Packing And Field Care Of Game Animals

Packing and Field Care of Game Animals featured image showing the author kneeling next to a cow elk, and an image of packing out the meat on his back.

Bringing home quality meat from a hunting trip really depends on how I handle the game from the moment it’s down in the field. The right approach to packing and caring for game meat helps me keep it clean, cool, and in top shape before it ever sees my freezer. QUICK LOOK: Essential Gear for … Read more

Using GPS And Hunting Apps For Your Success And Safety

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Over the years, I’ve found that GPS devices and hunting apps make my hunts more efficient, help me steer through the wild without getting lost, and keep me much safer in remote areas. Reliable navigation and planning are really important for hunters, especially when moving through unfamiliar terrain or large properties.  Today’s tech allows for … Read more

Drone-Based Scouting Services For Mule Deer

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Drone technology is transforming how people gather information about wildlife, and there’s growing curiosity about using drones for mule deer scouting. I often hear from hunters and landowners asking if drone-based scouting services can help track deer movement, especially during hunting season. But it’s crucial to mention that most states have strict rules that heavily … Read more

Late Season Mule Deer Hunting Tips

Late-Season Mule Deer Hunting Tips featured image showing Jerry Gerwick sitting on a hillside and an image of a large mule deer buck standing in a snowy meadow.

Mule deer hunting in the late season is a unique adventure that rewards anyone willing to adapt to winter’s challenges. I’ve braved freezing mornings, watched as migration routes changed overnight, and felt the pressure of bucks that have seen hunters for months. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Hunting Late-Season Mule Deer Each late-season hunt makes it … Read more