Put and Take Quail Hunting is something that doesn’t sit well with purists. The thought of hunting and shooting pen raised birds just goes against the grain of everything we have been taught about fair chase. Or so it seems. I have known a handful of men in my life who … [Read more...]

  Family, friends and spouses of hunters always face a dilemma when Christmas rolls around. What do I get the deer hunter in my family? There are so many items to choose from. Most hunters will be happy with most anything related to our passion. However, some items stand out as great items … [Read more...]

  Peak of the Rut   Two words stir the soul of whitetail deer hunters across the country. Those words are; “the rut”. It tells us there is a possibility that ole mossy horns may let his guard down. It tells us that we may have a chance at a big buck. We may finally get to brag … [Read more...]

  The Best Deer Rifle Part 2   As we continue the look at the best deer rifles, it is prudent to reiterate the parameters of the qualifications that were stated in part 1. To be considered for this piece, the caliber of the rifle needed the following; Availability of ammunition, … [Read more...]

SCDNR CLOSES WMA in response to Hurricane Matthew   The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has closed the following WMA properties until further notice in response to hurricane Matthew. The following Wildlife Managment Areas are closed until further notice: Palachucola … [Read more...]

  What hasn’t been written about deer rifles? Exactly, everything that could be written, has been written. Most by people far more intelligent than I on the subject. It is true that I write a lot of gun stories, but I am by no means a ‘gun guy’. That being said, I do have some … [Read more...]

  As a hunter I am often asked by fellow hunters and non-hunters a question. It’s the one I have heard hundreds of times and if you are like me, you have heard it too. If you have ever sat around a campfire, or stared into the sparkling night sky, the question has been asked. If you have … [Read more...]

  Hearing Enhancement and Protection   For some reason, men, and I say men because it seems to be truer with them, think it is not masculine to wear earplugs or any other device when shooting firearms. Countless times while on a range, I am faced with guys who often remove … [Read more...]

           Where do I place my stand? This is perhaps one of the key pieces to the puzzle of hunting mature whitetails. If you are a food plot hunter, or a woods hunter or even a hunter who focuses on agriculture fields this question is always paramount to the success or failure. As … [Read more...]