Editor’s note: This article is for informational purposes only. Please follow all local and state ordinances regarding the snaring and trapping of animals. Say you’re in a survival scenario, and you’ve already accomplished the tasks of finding water, building a shelter, and starting a fire. Your next priority will be to gather food. You’ve found
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If you are a hunter, take a moment to look at the equipment you use to hunt. A rifle or shotgun, maybe a compound bow, plus modern tree stands or blinds. You wear manufactured camouflage, perhaps even a formula designed to block your scent. You are the modern hunter, and there is nothing wrong with
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Bow hunting is something I was raised with. When I was a child, my dad would take us to my great uncle’s place in Potter County, Pennsylvania, every fall so he could chase whitetails around in the mountains with an old Black Widow recurve customized by Fred Bear himself. He even got my mom involved
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Do you have a piece of land you would like to attract more game animals to? Do you want to help that buck grow a really good rack? How about just making sure the wild game in your area have a source of nutrition when times are tough? A wild game food plot can accomplish all that and more. Most people think of food plots for hunting whitetail deer, but they can feed, attract and support many other game animals. Size and Location Local conditions like climate, light, prevailing winds, and even the reason for
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Hunting big game can provide the thrill of a lifetime. Part of the thrill is the danger of the hunt, knowing that the animal could actually be dangerous to you as well. Remember, the animal doesn’t necessarily need to be a dangerous carnivore to be dangerous to you. While most people will readily agree upon
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I grew up in western Colorado hunting mule deer, rarely getting skunked, and I would like to think I can help out those who may not have that advantage. Here are a few tips that can help increase your odds of bagging a trophy buck or just putting a bit more meat in your freezer
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The young people of today spend less time learning to hunt and trap wild game or catch fish than generations of the past. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a survey about outdoor recreation that showed that between 2001 and 2006, 12 percent fewer people spent time fishing, and 4 percent fewer people
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In the first two parts of this series, I talked about the necessity of getting into and staying in physical shape to increase your chances of a successful hunt. I then went on to talk about the importance of scouting out the area where you intend to hunt during the offseason long before you actually go hunting. Being prepared is essential to enjoying a safe and profitable hunting season. Staying sharp throughout the offseason is another excellent way to maintain, develop, and improve your skills.

Food plots are a common component of good deer management, but not all plots are the same. Simply throwing out some seed is not enough; however, with a little time and planning, you can create a food plot that will keep your local deer population healthy and abundant. Common cool-season forage includes ryegrass, rye, oats,
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Deer hunting is an important part of living off the grid. Unless you have a place to keep a steer and plenty of hay and grain to feed him, you’ve got to have a good source of healthy meat for your family.  Hunting deer and other game is the best way to keep your freezer
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