Category: Hunting Strategies
Different hunting strategies, species targeted, anything worth sharing and spreading for new hunters!
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Finding the Perfect Load: My Journey Through Cartridge Selection for NC Deer Hunting
Efficiency Redefined After many years behind a rifle at the range, I finally made the transition to hunting North Carolina whitetails. My background was in target shooting and long-range precision work—sessions at 500 to 1000 yards, chasing tight groups and learning to read wind. I was heavily into reloading, fascinated by the interplay of ballistics, Read more
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Post‑Season Equipment Maintenance: Protecting Your Gear, Your Safety, and Your Investment
As the final days of hunting season wind down, many hunters feel the familiar mix of satisfaction and fatigue. It’s tempting to stash gear in the garage and forget about it until next fall—but the post‑season is the most important time of year to take care of the equipment that takes care of you. A Read more
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The Hidden Season: Practicing the Art of Post-Season Scouting
The peak of winter offers a premier opportunity for hunters to gain a tactical edge. While many outdoorsmen are content to wait for warmer weather, the current conditions provide a unique window for “post-season” scouting that is often more productive than the frantic weeks leading up to opening day. Scouting now allows you to dissect Read more
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Stop Thinking Like a Human: Start Thinking Like a Deer
The Classic Mistake Every hunter, from the rookie with a brand‑new license to the seasoned veteran leaning against a tree, falls into the same trap: we project our own human needs onto deer. This habit—called anthropomorphism—is natural for humans but disastrous for hunters. Deer don’t live by our clocks, our comfort zones, or our emotions. Read more
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Stick to the Plan!
I consider myself a decent deer hunter and a great archer. Over the course of the past six deer seasons while hunting in North Carolina, I have learned so much. I have spent most of my hours in a tree on some private permission properties that I am very grateful to have the opportunity to Read more
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Great experience with good people.
Had an amazing experience with NCLearntohunt! The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and made learning the basics of deer hunting both fun and safe. From tracking and field safety to understanding regulations, every part of the workshop was hands on and engaging. It really gave me a new appreciation for conservation, responsibility, and the outdoor lifestyle. Read more
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Building Skills, Relationships and Self-awareness is Why I Love to Hunt!
After my first muzzleloader harvest last evening, I wanted to share some lessons learned while I am still fresh with raw emotion and reflection on my experiences with hunting and this amazing group. I just want to make a shout out to the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program (NewHEMP) for helping me make Read more
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Where Did All the Deer Go?
Understanding Mast Years and Their Impact on Deer Behavior If you’ve ever spent a fall season scanning fields and food plots for deer, only to come up empty-handed, you’re not alone. Many hunters and wildlife enthusiasts find themselves puzzled during what’s known as a “mast year”—a season when oak trees produce an unusually large crop Read more
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Sitting Excitedly in the Woods
I’ve loved being outdoors for a long time, but always felt a restless. I was in a boy scout troop when I was younger and loved being out in the woods. We were constantly moving: either hiking, setting up camp, cooking, games, learning skills, lots of people, lots of activity. When I got older I Read more
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Hunt Smarter, Not Louder: Is a Suppressor Your Next Deer Season Must-Have?
For years, the image of a hunter has been tied to the loud crack of a rifle, the recoil against the shoulder, and the need for bulky hearing protection. But what if there was a way to improve your hunting experience, make it safer, and even increase your chances of success, all while reducing the Read more