Do you use scent killer spray from the previous year, or do you throw it away and start overt every season? I personally keep reusing my old scent control bottles until they are empty, no matter how many seasons it takes. But, I did get to wondering if that was a bad idea. Below is …
If you decide to leave a pop up blind up for an extended period, stake it down good, brush it in, and consider adding a center pole for snow load. The reality is that the longer you leave a portable deer blind up, the less life you’ll get out of it. So, you’ll have to …
If you put them out well ahead of time, pop up blinds won’t usually scare deer during the season. Putting a blind out in advance gives the local deer herd an opportunity to accept it as a part of their natural surroundings. To further minimize the impact of pop up blinds, be sure to brush …
Dealing with trespassing is something that most deer hunters have to go through at some point. Most deer camps I’ve been in go through efforts to clearly mark their boundary lines, and then directly confront trespassers when seen. This goes a long way in keeping trespassing at bay. Now that I own a small piece …
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Boot blankets, or boot insulators, are the answer to cold feet in a deer stand. There is actually a brand of insulated overboots called “Boot Blanket”s by Icebreaker, but I actually have the ArcticShield Boot Insulators. ArcticShield boot covers have worked well for me for many years. They keep my feet warm while deer hunting …
Keeping your hands warm when deer hunting is vital in order to stay focused, and to maintain dexterity in the fingers. Numb fingertips are a nemesis when it comes to operating a weapon. Additionally, I personally hate wearing gloves in the day and age of cell phones, as they interfere with touch screen use while …
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Every summer I find that my deer blinds have been infested with red wasps, and other creepy crawlies. When this happens, I find that the best way to get rid of wasps in a deer stand is to deploy an insect fogger and come back a couple days later. Once eradicated, you can keep them …
The foremost reason to choose a tripod deer stand is because you need height, but have no trees in the right place to attach a stand to. While that is a compelling reason to get one, it isn’t the only time you might want to go with a freestanding deer stand. Browse through the list …
Aside from the excessive movement, drinking coffee in a deer stand does little in the way of spooking deer. Below are the questions and concerns one might commonly have about drinking their favorite cup of Joe while deer hunting. Do Deer Smell Coffee And Does It Spook Them? Yes, obviously deer can smell coffee. With …
How many acres you need for good deer hunting depends on a lot of factors. A lone hunter can have great success with as few as 10-20 acres in the right location. At the opposite end of the spectrum, a deer camp will likely need 100-200 acres per hunter to keep everyone happy. Falling somewhere …