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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...