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
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
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
I was born and raised in rural North Carolina and lucky enough to have been born into a family that loved the outdoors. My dad liked to small game hunt but always said he didn’t have the patience to hunt deer and turkey. I started tagging along with him into the woods when I was … Read more
I have to admit that I have always been fascinated by the incredible sensory abilities of deer, particularly when it comes to their sense of smell. I suspect that many hunters really underestimate the power of a deer’s olfactory platform. Through my day job, I have many conversations about deer scents and attractants. One commonly … Read more