Even though deer season may be winding down, it doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about next season. Whether it’s strategizing with a fellow hunter or purchasing a new gun, preparation often leads to a more successful hunt. Start preparing now for next year with new deer blinds. Deer blinds can provide numerous… Read more »
There are countless reasons why people enjoy hunting. From the chance to spend some time with good friends to putting dinner on the table, millions of people right here in Michigan and across the rest of the country enjoy the benefits of hunting every year. But did you know that the positive impacts of hunting… Read more »
All hunters know that whitetail deer have a pretty keen sense of smell, but do you ever wonder if they can see you as well as they can smell you? Well, you’re not alone. Turns out we know a whole lot about whitetail deer, but we really don’t know much about how they see the… Read more »
There are plenty of reasons to bowhunt from a ground blind. They allow you to easily choose an optimal spot from which to hunt. They take troublesome features of the local landscape out of the equation. For those of us who aren’t fond of heights, they offer a welcome alternative to sitting in a tree… Read more »
The white-tailed deer is perhaps the most common game animal in North America. They can be found all over the continent, from the Florida Panhandle to the Northern reaches of Canada. In some places, they have become so accustomed to humans that they can often be found roaming casually through back yards and flowerbeds. In… Read more »
While some hunters prefer to stick to whatever bare necessities they can stuff in their hunting pack, others like to head out to the field armed with a veritable arsenal of gadgetry to aid them in their hunt. These days, you don’t have to look too far to find the hunting gear of the future…. Read more »
As white-tailed deer meander through a forest, they leave behind a trail of evidence that can tip-off savvy hunters to their behavior and whereabouts. Unless you know what to look for, however, many of these signs can easily go unnoticed. In this entry, we’ll look at a few common whitetail signs and the behaviors they… Read more »
You’ve been sitting in your hunting blind all day, and a big buck has crept into view. You’ve lined up your shot and hit your mark, but you didn’t take him down and now he’s on the move. In this entry, we’ll share some tips to help you track your wounded deer down. The first… Read more »
The principle of the hunting blind is nothing new. Seemingly since time immemorial, savvy sportsmen have been using whatever materials they have on hand to conceal their presence from their prey. In a pinch, anything from a downed tree to a good sized boulder can function as a serviceable hunting blind. For a brief period… Read more »
Good news, fellow sportsmen. The numbers are in, and the Michigan Department of National Resources has identified the 2014 hunting seasons as the safest to date. Last year, there were no hunting related fatalities reported in Michigan and only ten reported hunting incidents. The DNR credits the expansion of Michigan’s hunting education program with the… Read more »
