Between one denning season and the next, black bears are constantly on the move to find more food. However, how far they roam and whether they will return to the same area depends on a few factors. Do Black Bears Stay in the Same Area? Black bears are not territorial animals, although they usually have a …
I’d be up there at the top of the list claiming everyone should eat black bear meat at least once in their lives. I’m not sure I could say the same for brown bears. There are two main reasons people choose to eat black bears over brown bears: Black bears have more hunting opportunities Most …
If you own or are thinking of getting a .44 Magnum sooner or later, you will ask yourself, “Can I use it for hunting deer?”. For many handgun cartridges, the answer will be “Yes, but…” or “If you…”. This is not the case with the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum has two purposes – self-defense …
For the majority of us hunters, it is a matter of pride to be able to utilize as much of the harvested animal as possible. And while many people focus on the meat that can fill their freezer, one part which is exceptionally useful but often overlooked is the deer hide. What can I make …
We’ve been using Thermacell for many years now and have covered it on this site numerous times. However, we never talked about if Thermacell works on flies. The quick answer is it does, sort of. Thermacell works on most flies, although its effect is not as good as it is on mosquitoes. Does Thermacell Repel …
If you happen to see a salt block, rest assured that you can either find a deer or two roaming close by waiting for the opportunity to snack away. Yes, this salty treat is among the deer’s favorite things to consume and can be a hunter’s very best friend. But why are these critters so …
Roman Nose – “A hooked or round nose, also referred to as an Aquiline nose, is derived from the fullness of the face but also makes reference to a fierce fighter.” A roman nosed deer is a deer that appears to have a hump or bump on its nose. Why Do Deer Get Roman Nose? …
These two cartridges share many similarities, but their differences are enough to make them distinct choices for large-caliber hunting rifles. Both cartridges shoot 7m bullets (.284). Both cartridges are available in various factory loads with different bullet weights. These rifle cartridges are popular with elk, bear, and other large North American game hunters. The Commonalities …
The 45.70 Govt cartridge is an old and well-respected rifle round. First issued in 1873, this cartridge has been in use consistently by civilian shooters since that time. It is a popular cartridge for loading in traditional lever-action rifles; thus, most loads use a round nose bullet. Many shooters wonder if the 45-70 Govt is …
How much wind is too much wind for deer hunting? That is a big question and there are a few answers involved some of which may surprise you. In general, a wind that is stronger than 15 miles per hour is too strong for deer hunting. Wind affects many aspects of deer hunting, especially deer …