--> Deer hunting is a recreational pastime that has been around for over a century. It's more of a thrill factor in the same way someone might get from riding a roller coaster, bungee jumping, or sex... among others. The modern age is where practicing a sense of self-control and common sense are the most important factors. The thrill of the hunt brings about a mixture of different emotions from excitement, anxiety, to a bloated ego that may lead to certain mishaps. One thing to re... Read Full Story

Clear weather, warm temperatures and hours without having to suffer from mosquitoes. Though weather may affect a hunter's mood when it comes to hunting, there are times that rainfall or snowy weather may be used as an advantage in off-season hunting. Read Full Story

A deer stand is definitely a novelty when going deer hunting. Not only does it increase your viewing range, it will also eliminate your presence from any wary buck that comes across your location. Making a stand for deer hunting is easy, and most of the materials you need can be bought at any local hardware shop. Read Full Story

When going deer hunting, it's best to be equipped with a weapon that suits your taste. Considering that the weapon is an extension of your arm, you have to make sure that the weapon you are carrying is the most comfortable for you. Choosing a weapon because someone told you to won't necessarily lead you down the road of success. Read Full Story

Any deer hunter who wants to start using bows needs a few things that even a rifle user should need: dexterity. But instead on relying on ammunition, the only thing you need to rely on is your strength and keen sense of wind direction. Read Full Story

With millions of hunters across the country, any first time hunter can get millions of mixed reviews when it comes to starting hunting. Of course a cluttered email inbox isn't a pleasure to begin with and it's useless to point out the obvious as to what sort of gun you can use. Read Full Story

--> Before going off into the great outdoors for a bout of deer hunting, you should carefully consider your gear. Whatever you've packed in your bag could prove essential to your survival, and success, of your deer hunting escapade. Pack the right clothes The clothes that you should bring along with you should serve 3 purposes: 1) comfort, 2) camouflage, 3) protection. These factors will guarantee a successful dear hunt, as well as your survival in the wild. Basic gear for a deer ... Read Full Story

Body: Just like duck hunters who use lifelike decoys to lure ducks to a secluded pond, deer can also be attracted in that fashion. Be it the visual type or by taking advantage of the deer's sense of smell, there are a few tricks to lure the deer that will soon be mounted on the hunter's wall. Read Full Story

--> Body: Decoying can be considered as a double-edge tactic and facing of an aggressive buck may very well be the last. But for experienced hunters, there are times that the realism factor can determine a successful hunt or a waste of time. In most cases, creating decoys can be categorized into three different aspects. Food plots can be used in order to lure at least a handful of deer to a specified area. It's nothing like rat poisoning, although the main concept is to allow a... Read Full Story

--> Duck hunters use duck decoys to lure unsuspecting waterfowl into range so that the waiting hunters are able to shoot the ducks. Although they still use decoys for hunting, many antique and collectible stores have vintage duck hunting decoys in their shops to lure in vintage duck hunting decoy collectors. In North America, duck decoy history dates back over two thousand years and even further back in Egypt and other areas of the world. The Smithsonian Museum houses many o... Read Full Story