For those of us who love hunting deer, open season can't come soon enough. The phrase is everywhere, but when you're new to hunting, it can be confusing. There are many seasons, so what does "open season" actually mean? In simplest terms, it refers to…
Securing the correct paperwork with plenty of time to spare is the surest way to avoid opening‐day surprises during deer hunting season, Texas officials say. Preseason prep for deer season starts early every summer. Before you can chase East Texas bucks, all of your licenses, endorsements,…
While hunting season is a ways off, scouting for deer in the summer gives you a leg up on other hunters who don't put in summer patterning work. Summer allows you to easily pattern bucks so you'll be able to adjust to their movements come…
When I talk to someone preparing for their first deer hunt, one question pops up more than any other. They ask about field dressing a deer. First-time hunters want to learn how to preserve their meat, prevent spoilage, and start processing a deer. Field dressing…
Success during deer season starts well before opening day. If you want to outsmart educated bucks, it's all about putting in the preseason work that most hunters aren't willing to do. Preseason deer scouting gives you an advantage over animals that evolved to avoid you and the…
Small game hunting can mean big excitement. Michigan offers some of the best small game opportunities in the country, with long seasons and plentiful game across the state. I'll go over the small game hunting season Michigan has so you can plan your next hunt.
