Bowhunting for turkeys during the spring is a thrilling pursuit that promises excitement and challenge. With their keen eyesight and quick movements, turkeys present a challenging target for bowhunters. However, a successful hunt is within reach with careful preparation and knowledge.
By expanding their focus beyond deer, ScentLok can provide hunters with versatile garments that work well in various hunting situations, ensuring they can stay undetected and increase their chances of success no matter the game they pursue. As spring ushers in turkey hunting season, hunters often need specialized gear specifically tailored to pursue gobblers.
In a candid conversation, Eberhart shared his insights into scent control, highlighting its pivotal role in outsmarting whitetails' keen senses. "A whitetail’s nose is the number one tool against avoiding danger," he emphasized. That is why hunters must pay attention to detail. I have interviewed Eberhart in the past and am always intrigued by his opinions and, more importantly, his success with scent control.
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Forrest to ask his tips for helping deer hunters maximize their deer habitat throughout the off-season. Forrest was eager to share his knowledge on how he helps maximize hunting land for a thriving deer population.
As the hunting season fades, many enthusiasts transition into another thrilling pursuit: shed hunting. The quest for finding antlers left behind by bucks is not just a hobby; it's a testament to patience, timing, and strategy. However, the endeavor often comes with its fair share of frustrations, as eager hunters may start too early, only to come up empty-handed. But fear not; success in shed hunting lies in understanding when, why, and where to look.
When I recently spoke with Hosie to get his opinion on the best turkey calls for spring turkey hunting, I started by expressing that if there were one caller I would want behind me while hunting, it would be Hosie.
Shed hunting, searching for discarded antlers, has gained popularity among hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond being a thrilling off-season activity, shed hunting offers many benefits, from providing insights into the local deer population to serving as a valuable scouting tool. Yet, there are still a few insights into shed hunting that hunters should consider before going on their treasure hunt.
As winter blankets the landscape, deer enthusiasts and hunters alike turn their attention to the well-being of whitetail deer herds during the colder months. This time of year was once a period for hunters to become bored and often fall victim to a strong case of cabin fever. However, in recent years, hunters have gained respect for the winter months and witnessed their off-season results of taking the time to care for the wildlife pay off
Late in the season, deer are primarily driven by the need for food to survive harsh winter conditions. Randy Birdsong, a seasoned hunter from Headhunters TV, emphasizes the importance of targeting food sources during this time.
While recently visiting with Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors to talk late-season deer hunting tactics, I had to ask about his giant 216” Missouri monster. If you haven’t already watched the sneak peek on Drury’s Deer Cast or their YouTube channel, you must see this massive buck, Terry’s largest buck to date
