Sahil

Recently I have started hunting in the woods without a bow or a gun. Boiling with mating wood frogs are Vernal pools. Geese are honking all throughout the sky. Trees have not started to bud, thus the sun warms your face. March is a great season to search for antler sheds and to spend in … Read more

“Mule deer are stupidity.” I wish I had a dime for every time I have heard that really frustrating comment. My usually snarky reply is, “if they are so dumb, then why are your rafters not lined with big bucks?” Usually I get a blank look, a regretful explanation about the one that disappeared, or … Read more

According to a recent National Deer Association analysis, private land tags mark the great majority of deer killed by hunters in the Midwest, Northeast, and South-east. If you hunt deer in such areas, you most likely already know that private property hunting is quite popular, but you might not know where to locate a deer … Read more

Though it can also be an exciting encounter full of unanticipated events, seeing a whitetail deer is like entering a peaceful picture. Common sight in North America’s forests, these delicate creatures—known for their grace and alertness—are rather peaceful. Every interaction is different, though, hence being ready for what can happen results in an unforgettable experience. … Read more

You have to know their habits if you are to call elk successfully. You also have to realize that your interactions with loud bulls most likely won’t look (or sound) like they do in so many hunting movies unless you are hunting great private ground. You will have to be tactical, delicate, and your calling … Read more

Here in Western New York, hunting for “drops,” or whitetail shed antlers, starts as soon as the snow starts to fall off the hills and fields. Back then, “shed hunting” was only for a handful of us avid whitetail deer hunters. But shed hunting has evolved into a family event these days as couples and … Read more