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In talking with hunters all over the US, I have found that even some great hunters still hold on to common myths of deer hunting. In this article I would like to expose what I consider to be the top ten myths of deer hunting.

Myth #1
Big bucks roam frequently roam.

Truth #1
Big bucks have a home territory that they usually stay in. They may roam some during the rut in search of does in estrus.

Myth#2
Bucks bed in the thickest cover.

Truth #2
Bucks will bed in thick cover but they will also bed in thin cover on hills and ridges where they can view approaching predators

Myth #3
Finding frequent scrapes close together means there is a big buck in the area.

Truth #3
This is most likely the work of a younger buck that is showing off his prowess. A mature buck will make big scrapes but not as many as a 1 to 2 year old.

Myth #4 and #5
Big bucks don’t walk in doe trails.

Bucks follow behind does to avoid danger.

Truth #4 and #5
Big bucks normally don’t walk in doe trails except during rutting season. A dominant buck will walk a doe trail and behind does when he is following a doe in estrus.

Myth #6
A full moon is bad for hunting.

Truth #6
Scientific research has found that the second full moon after the fall equinox starts the rutting season in central and northern states.

Myth #7
Spooked deer run for miles.

Truth #7
While deer can run 35 – 40 mph, they will run for only a couple of hundred yards when frightened.

Myth #8
The rut lasts only a few days.

Truth #8
Does come into estrus individually. Does that do not breed during their first estrus of the season will enter into estrus again in about a month.

Myth #9
The size of a buck’s antlers indicates his age.

Truth #9
While antler size usually increases with age, the age of a buck cannot be determined by the size of his antlers. Antler size and number of points varies with the individual based on genetics and nutrition.

Myth #10
There’s no need to stay out hunting in the middle of the day because the deer are resting.

Truth #10
Especially under the pressure of the hunting season, deer (including bucks) will be on the move all day.

I hope you enjoyed the Top 10 Myths of Deer Hunting!



By: Joe Pineland

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Are you a hunter who is expecting to go after that big trophy buck this season? If so, you may want to consider the proper deer hunting techniques such as using a tree stand for your hunt. Hunting from the tree stand can be a very effective way to deer hunting. Along with that, you need to utilize your internet resources and find out the best stand for you.

Something to keep in mind while deer hunting in a tree stand is the weather. Keeping track of the weather report while hunting out of a tree stand is important to do and will contribute to being safe while in your stand. Along with using your tree stand is having some tools around you that will aid you in your hunt.

Practicing the proper deer hunting techniques is ‘key’ to be safe in a tree stand it is also a good idea to have items like steps in the trees to help hold your equipment, so you’re not fumbling them while sitting in your stand. When making your way into the stand it would help also to have installed a pulley on a step in the tree ahead of time to send your weapon of choice to the top before you get there. This would help prevent any accidental discharge of a firearm which has been known to happen.

Another point to consider is the placement of your tree stand. One of the best spots to put a tree stand is up where you can get some good cover. At the same time you need to be sure you have no restrictions in your line of site that may affect your shot. Probably the best all around place to locate a deer stand is near thick cover. The big trophy bucks love to hide out in these areas. If you see a trail leading to this area you could set up near it, but keep an eye out in every direction that is possible. The big trophy bucks are good at changing their routes they take.

It is also a good idea to set up more than one tree stand if possible around the areas you hunt. If wind is blowing the wrong direction and can carry your scent to the deer then that’s when having another stand near by in a different location will save you. It’s good to have the wind blowing from the deer’s direction to your direction to make sure the deer aren’t spooked. This is another example of how knowing the proper deer hunting techniques is going to be sure you’re executing these techniques to your full advantage. An elevated tree stand is another way to help get your scent carried up and above the deer. It is important though to remember to practice good safety, especially when setting stands at this height.

Stand hunting has been a favorite among hunters for many years and will continue to be a favorite, especially with all the new products currently on the market as well as the future products to come. Whether you’re choosing to hunt in a deer stand for the first time, or you have been hunting in a stand for years, knowing the proper deer hunting techniques is what will help make for a more enjoyable hunt as well as well as a much safer hunt.



By: Fred Danico

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The Winchester 30-30 has been around for over a century and it’s still the most popular deer cartridge in the U.S. Why is it after all these years the best seller, especially with all the modern, flat shooting cartridges available to hunters today?

Here are a few reasons for the popularity of the little “Thutty Thutty”.

For one thing, the rifles that are chambered for the 30-30 are inexpensive when compared to other rifles chambered for other rounds. It’s not uncommon to find a Model 94 Winchester or Marlin 336 in good shape at a Pawn Shop for under $200. These guns are capable of producing acceptable accuracy for deer hunting out to 100 yards or more with a little practice.

Ammo for the 30-30 is generally a few bucks (no pun intended) cheaper than other ammo as well.

The light recoil of rifles chambered for the 30-30 Winchester make them desirable for new Hunters, Women and those who only shoot a rifle a few times a year not to mention those Hunters that are sensitive to recoil.

Finally, the round itself is a solid round. I think it’s safe to say the 30-30 Winchester has probably taken everything that walks North America.

The 150 and 170 Grain bullets carry enough punch to do a Deer in at ranges out to around 200 yards. Personally, if I knew there would be a chance of a shot like that, I’d use the 170 grain bullet or the new Hornady LeveRevolution.

Speaking of the new Hornady LeveRevolution’s, I’ve never used these rounds. But from what I’m gathering from Hunters in the fields and on the message boards, these rounds are everything they have been touted to be. Flat shooting and hard hitting.

For those of you who have not heard about the LeveRevolution, they are a polymer spire pointed bullet designed to be used in tubular magazines. The tip is soft and collapses. Hornady and a few Gun Writers have been reporting exceptional accuracy out to 250 yards with these new rounds.

I would never classify the Thutty Thutty as an Elk or Grizzly Bear round, but they have fallen to the 30-30. I’ve read stories about some Black Bear guides in Canada who prefer the 30-30 over a shotgun because of the quick handling characteristics and short range stopping energy of the 170 grain bullet.

Hunters using the Winchester 30-30 have several choices when it comes to ammo.

Remington offers the 125 grain Accelerator and most ammo manufacturers offer both the 150 and 170 grain factory loads. I’ve always preferred the 170 grain offerings over the 150 grainers. Don’t ask me why, I just prefer the heavier bullet. The LeveRevolution comes in a 160 grain spire tip.

For several years, I used the Remington 170 grain hollow points. These were deadly Deer takers! I stopped using them when I shot a large 8 point at about 80 yards. I later found the fragmented bullet on the far front leg, a few inches above the elbow, where it had broken the bone. I wasn’t crazy about finding pieces of my bullet even if it had went through the buck and busted his leg on the far side. I went back to the 170 grain soft nosed bullets.

Many so called Professional Gun Writers over the years have put down the little Thutty Thutty, saying things like it wasn’t adequate out past 75 yards, that it wasn’t accurate enough for deer hunting, etc. It was obvious that they had never shot a 30-30 or had just borrowed one in order to write an article.

I have a theory of why blunt tipped bullets in rounds like the 30-30 Winchester kill deer better than what many Gun Writers would like.

I believe that a blunt tipped bullet, be it a round nose or flat nose, delivers more of its kinetic energy upon impact than spire tipped bullets. Even the poly tipped bullets have to penetrate a certain depth before the start expanding and delivering their load of kinetic energy. Truth be known, many of spire pointed bullets use up the majority of their kinetic energy in the dirt on the other side of the animal.

Blunt tipped bullets are also known to penetrate deep. Couple this with the shock due to the sudden impact of a blunt tipped bullet and you have a recipe for a quick kill on a game animal.

Whether you contemplating buying a rifle for a first time hunter, or buying a rifle for yourself, don’t count out the Winchester 30-30 and the Rifles it is chambered for. They’re perfect for the first time hunter or the Old **** who just wants a lighter hunting rifle. Put a quality scope on the top of the rifle and you’ll have a life long rifle that will bring home the Venison if the shooter does their job!



By: Billy Bob Desrouleaux

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Every duck hunter knows you need to have a lot of duck hunting gear with you when you head out to the blind. The ability to carry all of this gear to and from the duck blind is no easy feat, so it is important to fill a blind bag and have it ready to go. When we compiled the following list, we have taken into account the fact that you already have a duck hunting gun, ammunition and decoys. So, to help you decide what duck hunting equipment is a necessity, we have listed the top eight items every waterfowl hunter should carry.

1. The first order of business and the first item on our list, is a high quality blind bag which can organize all of your gear. This is your primary piece of equipment. My favorite is the Avery Floating Blind Bag. It has enough room to carry everything a waterfowler needs. Not to mention its water repellant construction and buoyancy makes this bag an excellent choice.

2. There is no sense in going hungry while you are in the blind. Snacks and water are the next order of business. What types of snacks isn’t all that important, but items which are individually packed such as trail mix and cereal bars will be protected if, the unfortunate should happen and they get wet. Coffee or water can be taken; finding a thermos which floats is a good idea. Oh, by the way, while you’re at it, don’t forget some snacks for man’s best friend.

3. Many duck hunters head out to the blind in the pre-dawn hours much like their deer hunting counterparts. A ball cap light will help until the sun brightens up the landscape.

4. A jerk cord is a must have item. This is the simplest, yet most effective item to create motion on the water when mother nature doesn’t do it for you.

5. A good set of binoculars should be a given no matter what you are hunting. I would suggest a minimum of 8×42. This should be perfect for spotting the ducks off in the distance.

6. You never know when you will need to mend something or improvise a jerk cord in the field. Having an extra nylon cord is always a good idea. This simple, yet versatile piece of equipment can save you a lot of headaches when you are out at the blind.

7. Duck hunters spend many a cold morning in the blind. Having some hand and foot warmers will make the wait easier to take.

8. Last but definitely not least, a prepared duck hunter should have multiple duck calls to increase his chances of success. Consider having a double reed call, short reed goose call and a whistle call in your arsenal.

Being prepared when heading out to the duck hunting blind will make your duck hunting experience a more enjoyable and hopefully a more successful one. Having this essential duck hunting gear ready before you head out will help to eliminate any stress along the way.



By: Keith Cantelmo

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For the last few year, my best friend, Mickey, and I have: traveled around the country rattling whitetails, making Deer Rattling Videos, and hoping that this work would help convince hunters that rattling produces more opportunities and should be part of every hunters strategy. This year, after a long conversation with Dan Greenwalt about his experiences with decoys, we decided to add decoys to our rattling sessions, and see first hand what effect the addition would have on our success.

Because we move around when we go rattling, we needed lightweight, easy to carry decoys and the Tail Trick Decoy met these requirements (with the bonus of a tail that wags). The decoys are light polystyrene silhouettes, about 4′X15″X3″ and come in two models: a buck or doe( depending on whether you put antlers on the top ) and a booty (the rear view of a deer bent over browsing). We opted to use the buck and booty combination for our setup. (Mickey and I are both “booty men”)

During the trials we used every possible combination of decoys: a buck and booty, a doe and booty, a stand alone doe, stand alone buck, and stand alone booty. Although all the set ups took the deer’s attention away from the hunter and onto the decoy, we found that the best setup was the two decoy, buck and booty. We tried them with and without the tail wagging and found that the tail motion definitely peaked more curiosity.

Normally our rattling stands are well concealed, so we began by placing the decoys in front of our concealed positions. This worked well;the deer fixated on the decoys and paid almost no attention to our position. With the combination of the rattling and the decoys we were able to work the bucks in close without being detected. We experimented with the amount of cover we needed to successfully rattle in bucks. We were having so much fun we upped the ante by using less and less cover. Setting up in open fields using tall grass for cover, bucks would come out of the woods looking for the source of the rattling, see the decoys and either come in on top of us or approach to within 50 yards and hold. All the while, mesmerize by the decoys. Normally in these situations without decoys, these bucks would have stopped at the edge of the woods, looked out over the empty field, and retreated back into the woods. With the decoys, they left their cover and approached the decoy.

We continued to use less and less cover until we were using only the decoys and nothing else. Mickey would sit behind the booty with the camera and I would rattle from behind the buck decoy. We were amazed that the bucks would circle around approaching the buck decoy quartering from the front and would continue to close in on us without spooking until they got broadside of us and realized that they had been “Punked”.

Needless to say, Mickey and I are now believers: If you are not using decoys we recommend that you try them. We are confident that you will improve your hunting results.

Rattle On,



By: Tom Tann

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