Despite the unpredictability of the pre-rut, which falls sometime during the last weeks of October or into early November throughout much of the country, many hunters agree that it’s a great time to hunt whitetails. Travis Creekbaum, host of “The Chase” with Leigh and Travis, affirms that there’s a broad range for the pre-rut, dependent upon many different circumstances, but he also offers some well-tested tips for buck-hunting success.
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There are bucks and then there are big bucks. Make no mistake; they are not one in the same. Big bucks are generally old bucks, and they’ve reached that advanced age for a reason. They’re wise, they’re wily and they know what it takes to survive, which includes staying away from you. So, how do you put the odds in your favor when Mother Nature is betting against you? Look to those who’ve done it and learn their secrets.
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If you’ve ever had any dealings with feral hogs, then you already know that these stocky and hard-nosed critters can be very destructive animals when populations are left unchecked. Excessive rooting and trampling activity for food can inflict major damage to natural habitat. Hogs also carry a variety of diseases and compete directly with livestock and other wildlife species for food. In fact, a large group of hogs are fully capable of wiping out both natural and agricultural food sources within a short period of time.
Showcasing your trophy-winning buck entails more than a quick trip to the taxidermist. If you want your whitetail to last, follow our tips to protect it from dirt and damage. When hanging your trophy, use a Stud-Finder to locate a secure spot that won’t destroy your deer or the wall. Avoid hanging your mount in areas prone to extreme temperatures—mildew becomes an issue in these locations. Polish antlers using a liquid wood cleaner, and clean hair with a Windex-dampened cloth. For more trophy protecting tips, read the full story at SummitStands.com.
After spending hours hunting for whitetail, you deserve to enjoy high-quality venison with your friends and family. Unfortunately, some hunters routinely make errors, both during and after the hunt, that result in bad tasting venison. Luckily for you, we’ve got advice for every step of the process. While on the hunt, take accurate shots to prevent stomach content and entrails from spoiling meat. Remember: when field-dressing the deer, meat must cool quickly or internal bleeding and bacteria will give venison a foul taste. Want to avoid other meat-ruining mistakes? We’ve got five additional tips to ensure you get great tasting venison. For the full story, visit SummitStands.com.
Increase your shot opportunities by bringing the big bucks to your property. Maintaining your food plot during the winter encourages deer to stay in your yard year-round. Grow a variety of plants that thrive during cold months, and setup feeding stations away from plots to prevent deer from overgrazing. Monitor plots with game cameras to track deer activity, and use feed-release timers to keep raccoons and turkeys from stealing food. For more advice on maintaining your winter food plot, read the full story at MoultrieFeeders.com.
Don’t limit your deer hunting strategies to the regular season. Plan for year-round success by making your property an oasis for hard-to-find bucks. During the hot summer months, thirsty deer seek water and will keep returning to your property, if you provide it for them. Leave overgrown shrubbery alone—it’s the perfect sanctuary for deer during periods of hunting pressure. Plant a variety of greens and hang stands in multiple locations, and you’ll soon tag trophy-worthy bucks that make your buddies envious. For more hunting secrets, read the full story at SummitStands.com.
The following precautionary steps will help you get your trophy from the field to the wall in perfectly mint condition. Step 1: Don't go old school and cut your trophy buck's throat after the shot to let it "bleed out," because this move can potentially ruin your mount. A non-beating heart is not pumping any blood, which means the animal has already bled out.
Utilize these stealthy tactics to blend-in, disappear and pass through your hunting area like a shadowy ghost. In order to consistently punch tags season after season, you have to learn how to utilize your terrain, surroundings and woodsmanship skills to become virtually invisible. The ability to stay under a whitetail's finely tuned and ultra-sensitive radar will ultimately lead to more close encounters and success in the field.
