“Tag: Whitetails”

The more deer hunting myths debunked the better. That's a fact. This is my attempt to take down hunting's overused cliches, one fact-less myth at a time.

In less than five days every hardcore Maryland archer will be in his stand when the sun breaks the skyline.

Tweak your setup to fit different terrains by following this can't miss formula for choosing your spot during the rut.

We occasionally spook the bucks we are hunting, but knowing what to do after they’ve split is one of the most important decisions of the season.

Understanding how whitetails move through your hunting area during the rut is more important than patterning a particular buck or any other factor.

Scrapes are basically “points of interest” along corridors that deer travel at night. Scrapes that draw daytime visits usually offer added attractions.

Here are some old school skills that are as important and valid today as they were when bread was a dime a loaf, and people got their news by reading a newspaper.

This is a big deal. Work will wait, schools will close—all in the name of deer season. Can you feel the wind blow out of the northwest? It’s opening day.

The rut calls for a series of adjustments. As the bucks change their behavior patterns, you need to be there waiting for them.