Big game hunting is one of the most popular types of hunting across North America. It’s a great way to get out and explore nature and a healthy alternative to store-bought food.
If you’re looking to get into big game hunting or are a seasoned expert, we’ve got content for you. Our team of writers hunt every type of big game animal between us. We share all manner of tips and tricks to help get you started or even just for casual reading.
So wherever your next adventure may take you, just know we’ve been there and done it and are here to share advice to help you along the way.
Deer are crepuscular creatures, which means their movement is influenced by light. Particularly twilight. For this reason, the majority of deer movement happens a few hours before sun up and a few hours after sundown. Deer evening activity Most of the time, deer will come out in the afternoon just after sundown. However, many factors …
Deer are intermediate feeders, which means their diet is made up of a combination of browsing and grazing, and they are always on the move looking for new food sources. Typically they rely heavily on scent and will follow their highly sensitive noses to the source of the most nutritional food in the area. On …
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the “proper” fletching position. The best position for your fletchings is the one that works for you. However, there are a few things to take into consideration to help find what works best for you. Fletching Positions Every archer is different and has different …
A deer’s diet is made up of various twigs, leaves, and vegetation found in their natural habitats. However, these ungulates have occasionally been known to trespass onto human property and consume multiple crops. One of these crops is alfalfa. Deer do eat alfalfa and have been known to do significant damage to alfalfa fields. Do …
A deer’s activities vary greatly by season. So while their morning activity may see them coming out at 4 am during spring, it will most likely be different during winter. With this being said, deer usually come out an hour before sunrise. Deer Morning Activities Deer are crepuscular animals. This means that they are most …
Shooting slugs from a shotgun needs to be done properly to avoid both damage to the gun and injury to the user. Generally speaking, a cylinder or improved cylinder choke will be the best option for shooting slugs. Smoothbore or rifled barrel Smoothbore and rifled will be your two choices of gun barrel. You will …
Animals often leave so many tell-tale signs of their presence. While animal droppings can be distinct for each animal, some animals such as rabbits and deer can have such similar-looking poop that they can be hard to tell apart. Wouldn’t it be niche to know if you have a big buck in the area or …
Often when putting out a salt block or mineral block, it’s for the best interest of the deer, even if you are using it as part of your baiting setup. For this reason, we have come to discover that early spring is the best time to put out your salt block. Regulations Before putting out …
Bread can be a good source of nourishment. It’s rich in fiber, protein, and other vitamins and minerals that several organisms, including deer, need to function. Given that, many people have taken to feeding deer this treat by placing it near their properties or scattering it in known deer feeding grounds. However, as deer don’t …
Putting your salt lick in the right area can help you to hold onto deer that you have been watching and ensure their health during tough conditions. However, to get the best use out of your salt lick you need to find the best placement for it, this is usually around bedding areas or drinking …