Scent control is one of those topics that almost always trigger debates within the deer hunting community. Typically, most deer hunters fall into one of three categories when it comes to scent control: I was introduced to deer hunting by some uncles who did not believe in or practice any human odor management. As a … Read more
While working in the hunting industry, I have heard many arguments for and against wearing hunter orange while out in the field. Some deer hunters swear by it, while others are convinced it makes them more visible to whitetails. The most common questions about this topic are tied to this concept: Can deer see hunter … Read more
One topic I see being discussed regularly on deer hunting forums is related to consistent deer movements. The most common of these questions on deer movement is this one: do deer travel the same path every day? Honestly, this is a difficult question because it is so broadly worded since it doesn’t specify a time … Read more
Through my employment position, I get to talk to deer hunters frequently and discuss all sorts of interesting topics. One topic that has come up several times is the question asking can deer smell coffee? I’m a diehard coffee drinker and am one of those deer hunters that carry a thermos of coffee into the … Read more
Having been deer hunting for a few decades, I’m still amazed at some of the old-school deer hunting information that science and research have proven to be incorrect. For me, one such thing is how the moon phases can impact deer activity. My dad’s brothers (my uncles) introduced me to deer hunting, and one uncle … Read more