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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
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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...

Ralph Scherder
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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 14, 20227 min read
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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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