Whether wild or domestic, there are very few animals that are as easy to skin as a rabbit or hare. This is because the skin is loose and not tightly connected to the meat of the animal. This is great for the hunter, especially since wild rabbits and hares can breed and populate so rapidly …
Too often, deer hunters make simple but glaring mistakes because they don’t understand a deer’s sense of smell, hearing and sight. The lack of knowledge can result in a poor hunting season and no venison to cut up and put into the freezer. It makes sense then (no pun intended), that hunters would be wise …
A block and tackle isn’t hard to make when you need to hang your kill, provided you have the right equipment handy. Bagging a deer, elk or bear is great, but there comes a time when you’ll probably want to hang it up. Unless you have several people with you, this could prove to be …
There can be considerable confusion about just how long venison should be hung up before it is cut and wrapped. New hunters, and more seasoned ones, have pondered this question for a long time and part of the problem is that opinions can vary significantly. This is understandable when you consider that the conditions can …
It might seem that skinning a deer would be a daunting task. The truth is that it isn’t difficult at all, though it can be time consuming. It should also be mentioned that there are various ways deer skinning can be done, from the golf ball method to having the deer hung up to skinning while the …
You’ve managed to bag your deer, now what? Shooting your buck is only the very first step. It certainly doesn’t end there. Newer hunters, and probably a substantial number of those who have been hunting for a while, honestly don’t know what to do next, because they’ve never been shown or taught. Here are some …
One of the most discussed/debated issues when it comes to deer hunting is how and when to call. There are many hunters that choose not to use a deer call of any kind. Then there are hunters that use multiple calls frequently. Both of these methods have been successful. However, I believe that using deer …
While many hunters prefer the tactical advantage that is afforded by hunting out of a tree stand or other elevated positioning, this post is addressing tips for those who are using a ground blind. If you ask 20 deer hunters for their opinion on the best way to “set up shop” when it comes to …
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