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Sep 14, 20239 min read

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...

Mar 28, 20234 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...

Mar 9, 20236 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...

Dec 19, 20227 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...

Dec 13, 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...

Aug 10, 20214 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...