Proper camouflage is a crucial contributor to a deer hunter’s success. However, due to safety regulations, hunters are often required to wear orange safety gear. This is done to alert other people of their whereabouts and prevent any untoward accidents at the hands of other hunters. Despite sporting the shocking orange color, deer still seem …
Doves are small fast-moving targets. This means you will need a small pellet and a wide spread. You also don’t want to obliterate the meat. To achieve this the best choke size will be an improved cylinder or modified choke. However, it’s worth noting that you may be using different chokes depending on the time of …
The Coues deer is a sub-species of the Eastern Whitetailed Deer and is common in the southwest United States. Coues, correctly pronounced “cowz,” was first described by naturalist Dr. Elliot Coues in 1866. Many people refer to this species of whitetailed deer as the Arizona whitetail or a “fantail” deer. Coues Deer Native Range Arizona, New …
A constant debate that seems to emerge around the fireplace at hunting camp is the question of are mule deer and blacktail the exact same species or completely different? Whether they are the same or not there are definitely some differences in their appearance and habitats. Range & habitat An important point to mention is …
Seining for minnows requires a couple of friends, a long net, and two poles. It takes some practice to get the hang of it, but by working together, you’ll be able to catch your own bait fish. Growing up in Florida, I’d gone fishing ever since I was a kid. I had fished with minnows …
So you are in the market for a new rod, but you aren’t sure which weight to buy. The most important thing to consider is the species of fish that you are after. Let’s take a deeper dive into all of the factors that will determine whether you need a medium or medium heavy weight …
The two largest hooved game animals on the North American continent are native elk and moose. These are two of the most sought-after horned game animals and most hunters have one or both of these animals on their bucket list. Many hunters are eager to hunt these animals but wonder what caliber rifle is best …
Despite their cute fuzzy reputation and their innocent looks, rabbits and hares can become a huge problem for farmers if their numbers are not kept in check. Making a clean and ethical kill on a rabbit with a pellet gun requires some understanding and some skill. Air Rifle Shot Placement on a Rabbit Rabbits and …
Deer’s eyes are built differently than ours, and therefore they can see different colors than us. While we are well equipped to see the red spectrum, like a blaze orange vest or red flashlight, perfectly clear, deer may not see it the same way. Can Deer See Red Light? Deer cannot tell red apart from orange or …
Deer are known to be particular eaters, but generally, they will eat hay or straw. Straw is generally not recommended and usually doesn’t provide much nutritional value to deer. Many people and even wildlife officials will feed deer hay supplementation to their diet. This is for both wild deer and captive deer. However, there are …