Okay, suck might be a little strong but seriously. I’ve been hunting our Horseshoe Hills property for five seasons now and have yet to shoot a deer on a morning […]
Read MoreTrad Life Requires an Attitude Adjustment
It was a tough weekend of hunting. It wasn’t for lack of deer sightings or bad weather though. On Saturday night I saw 10 deer or so, but none within […]
Read MoreDelaware Dud
It took me a bit to come up with a title for this one and Delaware Dud kept coming to the top of my mind. Why fight it? I think […]
Read MoreDoubling Up
I had a good feeling. Despite a little frustration that started to set in that I hadn’t filled a tag yet, I had a hunch things were about to change. […]
Read MoreWhen Bucks Ruin Your Doe Hunting Plans
I was hoping to fill a doe tag or maybe even two. That was the goal. Of course, when you make shooting a doe the goal it’s almost guaranteed to […]
Read MoreThe Decision to Pass or Shoot
I could see the frosty earth twinkling in the beam of my flashlight as I crept toward my ladder stand overlooking the Gas Well Plot. It was the kind of […]
Read MoreI’m Happy I Missed
Yes, it is possible to be thankful for a miss. Let me set the stage first. It was an interesting day to say the least. I’ve been battling a cold […]
Read MoreSlow Start to the 2025 Archery Season
It was a typical slow start to an archery season for me. It seems like every year opening day is the same day as IUP Homecoming, and I’ve always prioritized […]
Read MoreThe 2025 Drought
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to deal with things outside of your control. Near the top of the list is weather. Think about how many times in your life […]
Read MoreHunting Arrow Build for Trad Bows
I was excited to work on my first ever trad bow hunting arrow setup today. I’ve been shooting all year and testing various arrow and broadhead configurations and weights. I […]
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