Climbing into the stand I knew the wind would be great. I had waited for this wind all season. After twenty minutes of sitting the wind made a 180 degree switch and started blowing at my back directly into the bedding area. Frustrated but not wanting to blow up the stand, I … [Read more...]
Face to Face
November 19, 2016 By
We all love to sit in a tree and see bucks walking around oblivious to our presence. But have you ever tried it while sitting on the ground? Thirty five years ago when I started deer hunting I did not have a tree stand. I used five gallon buckets for a seat and leaned against the trunk of … [Read more...]
Still Hunting Bucks
November 14, 2016 By
Drizzle had been the norm for several days. Late fall weather patterns vary with wide degrees of certainty. Finally, after weeks of dry weather and temperatures above normal, some much needed rain was occurring and it was occurring in ways that we needed. Slow soaking drizzle that would … [Read more...]
All Does are Hussies
November 2, 2016 By
Some girls are easy, and some play hard to get. This is a fact all teenage young men come to realize early in their courting life. Those that are easy, tend to be the ones we do not bring home to meet our parents. Those who are a little hard to get prove to be more of the type we move into … [Read more...]
Peak of the Rut
October 27, 2016 By
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...]
Pre-Rut Movements
October 25, 2016 By
Pre Rut Tactics There has been, for lack of a better word, a phenomenon circling the last few years. This phenomenon, some say was created by some television personalities to boost ratings. This is what they termed the “October lull”. A time period where the bucks simply … [Read more...]
The Best Deer Rifle Part 2
October 18, 2016 By
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 Lands and Cancels Draw Hunts
October 11, 2016 By
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...]
The Best Deer Rifle Part 1
October 11, 2016 By
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...]
Bass Pro Shops Acquires Cabela’s
October 4, 2016 By
Bass Pro Shops Acquires Cabela’s This is not something that I normally write about. Preferring to steer clear of industry news. However this news is so big for the outdoor community I must share it with the readers. Copied below are the comments from Jim Shepherd founder and … [Read more...]
