Top 5 DIY Rut Hunts for 2018

Top 5 DIY Rut Hunts for 2018

As a travelling DIY hunter, I am always in search of the next mature buck, no matter where he lives. That has taken me to several states all through the hunting season, from opening day till the final days of the season in a state far from home. By Bernie Barringer...
Should You Feed Deer in the Winter?

Should You Feed Deer in the Winter?

Providing supplemental feed to deer in the winter is controversial and often illegal in some states, but other states encourage and even help fund it. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of winter feeding. By Bernie Barringer The Minnesota DNR has often been...
How to Pattern Late Season Bucks

How to Pattern Late Season Bucks

Following the rigors of the rut, bucks need to replenish body condition and body fat. They instinctively know what food will bring them back into form. They revert to a very predictable daily pattern of feeding to bedding. Here’s a primer on how to take advantage of...