Hunting pre-rut bucks 2
Bone-white antlers of a resting buck show above weeds during the pre-rut The buck was banging its antlers against a tree, and I listened to him working a scrape for…
Practice: Broadheads or target points?
I’m not an expert at anything. I just report what works for me. My way is not the only way, but it works and has been my system for more…
A tribute to Max Donovan
Some 55 years ago, my long-time mentor — Max Donovan of Clio, Michigan — took pity on the scrawny blond-haired kid with bent hornrim glasses, and took me north to…
Bear attacks can happen
A bear might look cute and cuddly, but people who live in bear country know looks can be deceiving. They also know that if a person is within 100 yards…
Crossbow Hunting by William Hovey Smith
Crossbow hunting has taken the hunting world by storm, and whether some sportsmen love or detest it, is immaterial. Those who argue against crossbow hunting often lean toward traditional archery’s…
Counting Coup On A Buck
It was a blistering hot day in western North Dakota as I hunted antelope with a bow several years ago. The ground was dry as a bone, and there was…
Not all wounded deer die
The obvious answer to the title is “no.” Some deer will die if injured and others will not, and this often depends on the type of injury, where it is…