Tag: shot placement
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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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New Hill Hunter Education & Mentoring Program’s 2025 Grand Finale
It was a weekend that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the outdoors, community, and conservation. The final mentored hunt of the 2025 New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program was an unqualified success, a capstone event that provided invaluable, hands-on experience for a new generation of hunters. More than just a harvest, it was a 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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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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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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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