Tag: deer hunting
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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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Why a True Zero is a Hunter’s Best Friend
Hunting season is a time of high anticipation and preparation, but all the expensive gear and careful scouting in the world mean nothing without a properly sighted-in rifle. An ethical, clean kill relies on accuracy, and that accuracy comes from the time you invest at the shooting range. This is where you learn to trust 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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Scouting Mast-Producing Trees Now for a Successful Deer Season
Late August is the perfect time to scout your hunting grounds for mast-producing trees that will feed deer from September through November. By identifying trees and vines already showing young fruit, you’ll be able to pinpoint future hotspots and set up stands with confidence. 🌳 Top Mast Sources to Scout 🔍 Scouting Tips Scouting now Read more
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A Day in the Woods: Mentoring, Teamwork, and Prepping for Deer Season
This past weekend, our New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program held a pre-season workday in the woods—and what a productive and rewarding day it turned out to be. With deer season fast approaching, students and mentors came together with a shared mission: to get our hunting stands fully prepped and safe for the months 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
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The simulated hunt
Going for the first time can be a challenging experience. Not long ago, I was there too: I had far too much stuff with me, hanging from the worst places, more limiting my actions than helping me get into position. I measured, so I know: the first time was on the bow season opening day, Read more
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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