The advancements in bowhunting equipment in the past twenty years have produced the fastest, most accurate, and most forgiving compound bow setups ever seen by bowhunters. With compound bow advancements, arrow technology, and technologically advanced accessories such as sights, rests, and stabilizers, it is no surprise that hunters are shooting better than ever.
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.
How Kendall Golightly got started, triumphs, Doe-maggedon, charity work, & future hunts.
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
Complete Odor Management In and Out of the Woods
For over a quarter century, ScentLok has been unlocking the secrets of successful scent control.
ScentLok has been unlocking the secrets of successful scent control for over a quarter century.
In roundabout numbers, 11 million hunters pursue 30 million whitetail deer in North America annually. That’s three highly efficient noses in the air for every trio of us stinking up the woods. Consider, too, researchers say a whitetail deer’s sense of smell is 500 to 1,000 times more acute than a human, and scientists support that by noting whitetails have thousands of nasal receptors that can sort up to six smells at once…and it makes you want to climb back in the rack.
Somehow, however, about 40% of us are successful each year. Odds are those guys and gals take careful consideration to mitigate human scent. And a share of those folks trust ScentLok.
When it comes to deer hunting, especially during the prime months of October and November, knowing the ins and outs of grunt calls and rattling techniques can significantly enhance your chances of a successful hunt. Dylan Ray, an avid hunter and the host of Bear Archery's Hunting 101 Podcast, shares his insights on the best times to use grunt calls and how to control the volume when using these calls and rattling techniques
Utilizing hunting apps has revolutionized how hunters plan their outings, helping them pinpoint the best days to hunt, facilitating efficient scouting, expanding their access to hunting properties, and offering many other invaluable features.
Ray learned the basics of archery, the importance of bow maintenance, why hunters should depend on archery pro shops, and the routine maintenance that could make or break a future hunt.
