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Timber! How to Hunt Big Woods Bucks in Clearcuts and Selective Cuts
For years I hunted in Randolph County, WV, on land owned by Mead Westvaco which produced a number of brand name paper products. It was...

Ralph Scherder
Sep 14, 20239 min read


Where Do Big Bucks Come From?
Big bucks don’t fall out of the sky or sprout up from the ground without reason. They are a product of three elements, all of which...

Ralph Scherder
Mar 28, 20234 min read


Is the First Sit Really the Best Sit for Deer?
After a summer of stacking up trail camera photos of good bucks, the temptation to rush in and hunt can be mighty strong. As a lifelong...

Ralph Scherder
Mar 9, 20236 min read


Late Season Mountain Whitetails
Post-rut, post-gun season mountain whitetails are not easy when you hunt public land. I’ve always been a little envious of those private...

Ralph Scherder
Dec 19, 20227 min read


Do Big Woods Bucks Shed Their Antlers Earlier Than Other Bucks?
At 10:00 am on November 26th, opening day of Pennsylvania’s rifle season, I squeezed the trigger on what I thought was a very decent...

Ralph Scherder
Dec 13, 20227 min read


When is the Best Time to Hang A Treestand?
I like options during hunting season. I set up several stands in a variety of locations, all of which factor in deer movement, wind...

Ralph Scherder
Aug 10, 20214 min read
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