If you’re a deer, there are a lot of ways to die WARNING: Graphic photos
How to Capitalize on Late Season Weather Fronts
Harsh weather of the late season can cause hunters to stay at home. That’s a shame because late season weather fronts can be golden for the hunter who is willing to brave the conditions. By Bernie Barringer When I was young I was fortunate to have a neighbor who was a bowhunter. He became somewhat […]
Here are the Top 10 DIY Public Land Whitetail Hunts
These ten destinations offer great public land hunting and a chance to bring home something to make your taxidermist happy. By Bernie Barringer Everyone who travels to hunt whitetails seems to have a favorite place to go. I’ve bowhunted whitetails in more than a dozen states and I have some places I just can’t wait […]
5 ways to stop a deer in your shooting lane without spooking it
Shooting at a moving deer with a bow can be a big mistake, but taking the risk of trying to stop him can be just as risky. Here are some tips to bring him to a halt without alarm. By Bernie Barringer If you watch outdoor TV, you have seen it a hundred times. The […]
Unreal Quest for a Barebow Bison
Editor’s Note: This came from Dennis Dunn, who is most probably the most accomplished barebow archery hunter ever to walk this earth. He was the first to bag all 29 North American big game species with a bare bow (no sights or aiming devices.) He is now in his 80’s and trying to raise all […]
Seven Critical Tips for DIY Public Land Hunting
By Bernie Barringer My first bowhunting road trip was a complete bust. In my defense, it took place more than 20 years ago, so I didn’t have the advantage of Google Earth, a scouting camera or looking at the weather on my smartphone. I basically went in blind, and my results showed it. I did […]
13 of the most bizarre deer mounts you’ve ever seen!
There’s a big difference between good taxidermy and great taxidermy. there’s also a category of taxidermy that’s not so good, and then there’s a level that makes you say, “Why would anyone do that with their deer!” The following photos are dedicated to that category. Some of them are really not so bad, and in […]
Six Reasons You Have Never Shot a Booner
If killing a B&C buck were just luck, then why have several people done it multiple times? Here’s some advice that may shake up the way you look at hunting for giant bucks. By Bernie Barringer A tiny fraction of whitetail hunters have taken a buck that scores over 170 typical or 195 nontypical, the […]
Black Bear Hunting (and eating)
By Jaden Bales, Wyoming Wildlife Federation Spring brings green-up, rushing rivers, and first rays of sunlight that warms one’s bones. In the west, it is the first opportunity for many sportsmen to shake off the winter cobwebs and start hunting species with spring seasons. Though the vast majority of the United States have seasons available […]
5 Facts about Whitetail Buck Excursions
Ever wonder why that mysterious buck showed up on your trail camera but you never saw him again? Or why one of your regular bucks just disappears for a few days? Some recent research into the travel patterns of whitetail bucks casts some light on these events. By Bernie Barringer The largest buck I ever […]