The old saying, “Loose lips sink ships” came about long ago when the world was at war and citizens did what they could to help the war effort. To some, back then and now, it might have sounded a little extreme, and in the case of deer hunting, too, but it proves a point. SuccessfulContinue Reading Major Public Land Tip: Keep a Secret
When you’re trying to stay under the radar when hunting on public land, and it comes to the exact spots that you hunt, there are many methods to stay discreet. For treestand hunting, trim the absolute bare minimum number of branches to get your treestand up in the tree. Some areas may not allow anyContinue Reading How to Keep Your Public Land Hunting Spots Hidden
Carrying a treestand, blind and even a saddle/step setup in and out of the woods every time you hunt public land can be a pain — even more so when you’re hiking a mile or more each way. It’s tempting to leave a stand or blind out when the rules allow and you think you’reContinue Reading 3 Reasons for a Mobile Deer Stand Setup on Public Land
Smart, low-impact access to hunting stands is equally important on private and public hunting land, as keeping deer unaware of your presence is a key part of success. On public land, you’re also competing with other hunters and land users for the best spots, and want to keep them from knowing exactly where you goContinue Reading Covert Access for Public Land Hunting
Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke’s recent proposal could open nearly a quarter-million acres of public hunting land to new or expanded hunting and fishing at 30 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States. PUBLIC-LAND HUNTING EXPANDS IN WEST VIRGINIA Access to nearly a quarter-million acres of public hunting and fishing land could be opened in 30Continue Reading Public Hunting Land Access Expansion at Wildlife Refuges
What are some of your public land hunting goals for the upcoming year? This is a question that came up a few times during conversations with buddies this winter, while we reminisced about past seasons — the successes and the ones that got away. As the storytelling and conversations continued, everything turned to what we’reContinue Reading Public Land Hunting: Big Rubs, New Goals, Scouting Buck Beds
