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Deer In September

In September all of the deer are bulking up for the rut and winter; feeding on alfalfa, clover, green forbes, ripening soybeans and corn in some areas, and mast (acorns, beechnuts)... See More

Forecast Your Duck Hunting Success

Weather conditions have an enormous influence on duck hunting success. To make the most of their days afield, waterfowlers must understand weather patterns and how they affect bird behavior. See More

Winged Migration

I've got a short attention span. In fact, my 9-month-old daughter can stay on task longer than I can. I say it's a factor of society, the internet, email and cell phones - the "right now" culture that seems to have us trapped.See More

New Life on the Prairie

Just when it seemed like it's over, the action on the prairie potholes continues….on perch and northern pike that is. Well it looks like old man winter decided to get the last laugh this year and brought us some of the coldest weather of the season…in March. While it is tough to lose sight of snow geese migration that has been put on hold, the cold weather has provided some great late season ice fishing opportunities.See More

Dream Hunt

This day was not a dream, but an opening day reality in 2004 It was an unbelievable day. The snow was coming down sideways and the birds were committing suicide. I filled my Swan tag with a black neck collared bird that was sporting a tarsus band to boot. I picked the bird out of a decoying flock that came in at first light.See More

High Plains Pheasants

Our guide, Cal Ferguson, coached us before we piled into pickups to head to our first spot. We'd be hunting a tailwater pit. The birds, if they were there, would be very spooky. No talking. No slamming doors. Keep the dogs close. Uncase the guns, hustle under the fence and load up. Spread out.See More

Mule Deer Hunting

The mule deer can be found throughout the Western side of the United States. It receives it name from its ears, which have a distinct mule-like appearance. Even though its closest kin is the black-tailed deer the mule deer is most often referred to as "the cousin" of the more popular whitetail deer...See More

June Deer Management: Antler Growth, Age and Size

It is June and whitetail bucks and does should be on their summer home ranges, and the does should be fawning this month. It's time to start working on habitat improvement: fertilizing, mowing, spraying, and clearing trails and paths for the hunting season...See More

Whitetails: Using the Right Scent

Deer lures (scents) have become one of the most popular methods of attracting white-tailed deer. But what can you expect and how do you use them? I'd been waiting in the predawn darkness for about an hour when I saw the buck walking down the rub route. As I watched, the buck stopped to test the wind, and continued down the faint trail. When the buck reached the spot where I had begun leaving drops of interdigital scent on the forest floor it lowered its nose to the ground...See More

Whitetails: Using the Right Scent

Deer lures (scents) have become one of the most popular methods of attracting white-tailed deer. But what can you expect and how do you use them? I'd been waiting in the predawn darkness for about an hour when I saw the buck walking down the rub route. As I watched, the buck stopped to test the wind, and continued down the faint trail. When the buck reached the spot where I had begun leaving drops of interdigital scent on the forest floor it lowered its nose to the ground. ..See More