Tag: blood trail
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Opening day, Appalachian Mountains
This trip kept my spirits high all week. Fresh off a business trip and on Dan’s birthday, we headed to the Appalachians for opening day of deer season. Last year was freezing; despite seeing deer the night before, we only got one with a lucky shot right before legal time ended and had to wait 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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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