Articles by Bill Howard

Deer Hunting

Score your own deer. It’s a snap.

Bill Howard

The Boone and Crockett scoring system for whitetail deer is the most commonly used and recognized scoring system. The system is also used by the Pope and Young Club (archery), as well as most state organizations in determining records. […]

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Deer Hunting

Portable game cart can be valuable – and built for less than $10

Bill Howard

Game carts are becoming a valuable and important piece of a hunter’s arsenal. They come in handy, being lightweight but able to help carry equipment for harvested game. They do less damage to the land than an ATV and are much quieter and more compact.

Many carts may cost more than $100, but here’s a simple, do-it-yourself design that you can build in less than 30 minutes and for the cost of – or less – than a good deer drag.
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Deer Hunting

Tree-stand safety is paramount

Bill Howard

Last season the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission introduced the “Home From The Hunt” safety campaign to help reduce the numbers of accidents involving deer hunters and tree stands. […]

Deer Hunting

Learn basics of setting up trail cameras

Bill Howard

Trail cameras are an invaluable tool when used properly for scouting. Whether setting up on game trails, food plots and feeding areas, the camera can pick up game animals visiting those areas, providing you with a census of the game you have. […]