October 2012 Archives - Page 3 of 7

Tink’s Predator Lures

Not only are predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes intelligent, but they also have remarkably keen senses. […]

Food plots, including those with rye and clover, are often excellent places to catch big bucks sneaking into feed in October.

East vs. West: Hunting tactics to put blackpowder deer on the ground

With North Carolina’s deer seasons divided into four regions by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission — along with seasons that cater to three different kinds weapons — hunters find themselves in different weather and deer-activity conditions but relegated to using the same types of weapons. […]

Cover: October 2012 (NC)

North Carolina Sportsman

The rut is just around the corner, so North Carolina hunters need to find a corner in the woods where big bucks can be ambushed. […]

Think like a buck?!

L. Woodrow Ross

Russell Cooper made a humorous observation to illustrate how mature bucks react compared to young bucks and does. […]

Hitch-N-Ride Magnum

North Carolina Sportsman

Perfect for transporting hunting equipment and wild game, Great Day’s Hitch-N-Ride Magnum adds greater carrying capacity to any off-road vehicle with a 2-inch hitch receiver. […]

A full-body harness is the safest way to hunt from high up in a tree stand.

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. […]

Keeping a journal of hunting trips can help you pattern deer movements from year to year, as well as remember favorite hunts.

Journals: An important tool for hunters

L. Woodrow Ross

Keeping a hunting journal serves several purposes. It allows us to relive special memories and to record pertinent information that will help to enhance future hunts. […]