Author: Guy
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Your Tree Stand – The Importance of Regular Maintenance
For hunters, a reliable tree stand is an indispensable tool. It provides a strategic advantage, offering a safe and elevated vantage point to observe the game, putting you above their line of sight and helping prevent your scent from being detected. However, neglecting routine tree stand maintenance can turn this valuable asset into a potentially… Read more
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Students Gain Hands-On Skills Through Deer Processing Workshop
For students in the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program, learning to hunt isn’t just about time in the woods—it’s about becoming confident, responsible stewards of wildlife. And for many, one of the most daunting steps isn’t pulling the trigger—it’s knowing what to do after. That’s exactly what brought John, a 2025 student in… Read more
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Guardians of the Wild: The Vital Role of Wildlife Enforcement Officers and Wildlife Biologists
NCWRC Enforcement and Biologists safeguard lives in the outdoors, shape responsible stewardship, help to ensure that public land access remains accessible to all, and work with private landowners, building partnerships for conservation. Read more
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Ouch, That Hurts! Understanding Firearm Recoil
Firearm recoil—often called “kickback or kick”—is a fundamental force experienced when firing a gun. This backward thrust occurs due to Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a bullet is propelled forward out of the barrel, an opposing force pushes the firearm backward. Understanding recoil is… Read more
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Women in Deer Hunting: Breaking Barriers and Embracing the Outdoors
For generations, deer hunting has been widely regarded as a male-dominated sport. Stories of fathers and sons bonding in the woods, of men gathering in camps to share tales and traditions, have shaped perceptions of hunting culture. But times have changed. Women are not just stepping into the world of hunting—they are thriving in it.… Read more
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Sharpen Your Aim: Practice Shooting Now for Deer Hunting This Fall
As the summer heat sets in and the mosquitoes buzz and the ticks crawl, it might feel tempting to pack away your gear until the crisp autumn air heralds the arrival of deer hunting season. But this transitional time is actually a golden opportunity to refine your skills at your local shooting range. Making the… Read more
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The Way to a Deer Harvest is through its Stomach
Hunting deer is a challenge that combines patience, skill, and knowledge of the natural world. Among the most effective strategies for success is understanding the relationship between a deer’s food sources, bedding areas, and how hunting pressure affects their behavior. By deciphering these patterns, hunters can greatly improve their odds of spotting and harvesting deer.… Read more
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I Know I Didn’t Miss! Where Is It?
Tracking a deer without a blood trail is no easy task, but with persistence and some clever techniques, you can maximize your chances of recovery. This guide will equip hunters with strategies to locate a deer when traditional tracking methods fail. By applying these strategies, hunters can improve their chances of recovering a deer even… Read more
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The Thrill of the Hunt
The forest was alive, every rustle and birdsong heightening my senses. After what seemed an eternity of waiting, my heart quickened as I caught sight of a deer moving gracefully through the brush – a flick of an ear, a twitch of the tail. Each time the deer’s head dipped out of view, I shifted… Read more
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Why do I hunt?
When people ask me, “Why do you hunt?” it always sparks a whirlwind of memories and emotions. Hunting isn’t just a pastime; they are experiences that have shaped who I am today. For me, it’s not solely about harvesting a deer —it’s about the moments, the connections, and the stories that breathe life into this… Read more