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Shane Smith If you ask any avid duck or goose hunter about hunting pressure, they will certainly agree there are more hunters afield than ever before. But, how is it according to the USFWS, are there less Federal Duck stamps being purchased each and every year since 1970? I have heard from hunters, biologists and USFWS employees as to why the
Mia Anstine Just like my great-grandfather, I love to pursue mule deer, the “gray ghosts” of the West. They have gray coats, striking black markings on their foreheads, and white around their faces. Their tails are about 6 inches long, with a small black tuft at the end. As their name references, they have large,
Covid-19 has many turning off their devices and turning on to nature. This movement has them wanting to learn more about the bounty that Mother Nature provides. When they come across berries, nuts and fruits in the woods, they wonder, “Can I eat this? If I eat this, will it kill me, or is it
HOW TO USE TRAIL CAMERAS TO CONDUCT A FAIRLY RELIABLE POPULATION INDEX OF YOUR DEER HERD. Bob Humphrey Trail cameras have been a boon for deer hunters. They are your eyes in the woods when you are not there. They allow you to scout while minimizing your presence, disturbance and intrusion. And they’re a lot
Powered by OnX Hunt Trail cameras (or game cameras) are a fun way to keep up with what’s going on at your property. Whether you’re checking for pictures of that big buck or watching for pigs, it’s important to consider the placement of your camera.You’ll want to place it in a heavily trafficked area for maximum
Powered by OnX Hunt OnX is a valuable tool for taking care of your land. It can help you map out where to plant, identify valuable areas of interest, and keep notes on management tactics for your land, like when a plot was planted and where the best access point is.Here, Gamekeeper and “Food Plot Guru”
Ron Jolly | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine After years of hunting our small farm, we have learned that certain oak trees are more productive and attractive than others. This is in part due to the location of the tree and the species of acorn. The basic elements for successful deer scouting are: know where
Dudley Phelps WHY FALL IS BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES Generally speaking, the traditional planting time for folks in the South is February through mid-March, and folks up North have to wait for the ground to thaw in the spring. These still remain safe and reliable tree planting times. However, with the advent of containerized,
provided by John E. Phillips Austin Delano is a wildlife and habitat consultant at Mossy Oak BioLogic. Delano has been an avid hunter all of his life and always has enjoyed studying and learning how to take deer, turkeys and other wildlife but also how to provide more food and nourishment for the wildlife on the
Gerald Almy | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine. To subscribe, click here. The first half of the powerful “one-two punch” for fall food plots are brassicas. They can include rape, radishes, turnips, kale and others. They produce 30 to 40% protein, are one of the most attractive crops hunters can take advantage of and
