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.
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Coues deer is not a separate deer species but one of the subspecies of white-tailed deer living in most parts of North America. Coues deer shares certain characteristics with whitetails as their subspecies, but it also retained a few of its own. Coues deer may stand out more than others among many white-tailed deer subspecies …
Food plots will bring deer to a property but do not put deer in front of a stand. To stop deer in a specific location you need help and for many hunters, that is a salt lick. But did you know their use may be illegal? In many states, the use of salt licks is …
Although the two species are not visually similar, there are other characteristics that elk and mule deer have in common. After whitetail deer, they are both the most commonly hunted big game animals in the US. Mule Deer vs. Elk There are ten mule deer subspecies and six (two extinct) elk subspecies in North America. …
Elk are no different than deer when it comes to making rubs. Just like deer, elk make rubs to mark territory, and rub off velvet from their antlers. However, unlike deer elk rubs tell hunters a different story. Do Elk Make Rubs Elk are similar to deer in that they will make rubs to aid …
Deer are remarkably known for their unique sense of sight. Their eyes allow them to focus on a broader scope of the area at once and see clearly in low-light and dark settings. Yet, even deer eyes have limitations. Despite all these strong abilities, deer have trouble recognizing specific colors. This leads us to the …
Feral hogs are opportunistic feeders and will eat almost anything if they are hungry. Many feral pig hunters swear by several different methods of baiting wild pigs including using diesel fuel to attract feral hogs. There is enough anecdotal evidence to suggest this method works, but not for the reason you may think. Baiting with …
It is a well-known fact that deer have a unique sense of vision. They tend to experience difficulty perceiving certain colors with long wavelengths due to their limited photoreceptors. In contrast, deer have the ability to see other colors much better than other organisms can. The question now is, where does the color blue fall …
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 …
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 …