Utah: What Hunters Should Know for 2022 Deer and Elk Hunts
SALT LAKE CITY — Several years of ongoing drought conditions have impacted mule deer populations across the state. Here are a few things people hunting deer and elk in Utah this fall should know.
Drought impacts deer by decreasing their body fat (because there are fewer plants and available food sources on the landscape). If the does have poor body fat and nutrition, it leads to smaller fawns, and those fawns have a decreased chance of surviving. If an adult deer has too little body fat at the beginning of the winter — especially a severe winter — it will often not survive the winter months. Recent deer research, conducted in Utah, has shown that the amount of fat deer have going into the winter has more of an impact on their likelihood to survive than the conditions and severity of the winter itself. Read More
Utah: What Hunters Should Know for 2022 Deer and Elk Hunts
SALT LAKE CITY — Several years of ongoing drought conditions have impacted mule deer populations across the state. Here are a few things people hunting deer and elk in Utah this fall should know.
Drought impacts deer by decreasing their body fat (because there are fewer plants and available food sources on the landscape). If the does have poor body fat and nutrition, it leads to smaller fawns, and those fawns have a decreased chance of surviving. If an adult deer has too little body fat at the beginning of the winter — especially a severe winter — it will often not survive the winter months. Recent deer research, conducted in Utah, has shown that the amount of fat deer have going into the winter has more of an impact on their likelihood to survive than the conditions and severity of the winter itself. Read More
7 Tips to Successfully Hunt Public Lands
Hello again outdoors world! Just in case you have been hiding under a rock somewhere the past month, hunting season is here! Millions of people are now venturing afield in search of game big and small. I am not any different than most of the hunters out there, and I am usually stuck hunting public lands. After a couple decades of learning I have developed many different tricks to hunting public lands and I have decided to let you in on how I have had lots of success doing so. Read More
7 Tips to Successfully Hunt Public Lands
Hello again outdoors world! Just in case you have been hiding under a rock somewhere the past month, hunting season is here! Millions of people are now venturing afield in search of game big and small. I am not any different than most of the hunters out there, and I am usually stuck hunting public lands. After a couple decades of learning I have developed many different tricks to hunting public lands and I have decided to let you in on how I have had lots of success doing so. Read More
5 Great Bow Hunting Tips That You Need To Know About For A Successful Rainy Day Deer Hunt
Hunting during the rainy season can be a fun endeavor. Despite the fact that during rainy days the terrain is usually slippery and muddy, it is surely something you should try. The fun and the thrill that comes out of it are usually priceless. The way lovers find kissing in the rain magical is simply the same magical feeling that comes with deer hunting in the rain. Read More
5 Great Bow Hunting Tips That You Need To Know About For A Successful Rainy Day Deer Hunt
Hunting during the rainy season can be a fun endeavor. Despite the fact that during rainy days the terrain is usually slippery and muddy, it is surely something you should try. The fun and the thrill that comes out of it are usually priceless. The way lovers find kissing in the rain magical is simply the same magical feeling that comes with deer hunting in the rain. Read More
Thoughts on Thanksgiving 2016
Thanksgiving has come and gone. As usual the four day weekend flew by.
Thoughts on Thanksgiving 2016
Thanksgiving has come and gone. As usual the four day weekend flew by.
#HuntFishTravel 172 – 2016 WI Deer Hunting Gun Opener Preview with Kevin Wallenfang, DNR
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 172 – 2016 WI Deer Gun Opener Preview with Kevin Wallenfang, DNR”
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In this episode we’re talking about the new regulations, how many licenses were sold last year and how many deer taken, blaze pink and Kevin’s #1 tip for a new hunter heading out into the woods this weekend. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 172 – 2016 WI Deer Hunting Gun Opener Preview with Kevin Wallenfang, DNR
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 172 – 2016 WI Deer Gun Opener Preview with Kevin Wallenfang, DNR”
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
In this episode we’re talking about the new regulations, how many licenses were sold last year and how many deer taken, blaze pink and Kevin’s #1 tip for a new hunter heading out into the woods this weekend. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 171 – Hunting the Rut – Your Questions Answered with Kip Adams of the QDMA
#HuntFishTravel 171 – Â Hunting the Rut – Your Questions Answered with Kip Adams of the QDMA
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What are the top three questions people ask Wildlife Biologist Kip Adams of the Quality Deer Management Association about hunting the rut? Listen in to find out! Read More
#HuntFishTravel 171 – Hunting the Rut – Your Questions Answered with Kip Adams of the QDMA
#HuntFishTravel 171 – Â Hunting the Rut – Your Questions Answered with Kip Adams of the QDMA
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What are the top three questions people ask Wildlife Biologist Kip Adams of the Quality Deer Management Association about hunting the rut? Listen in to find out! Read More
#HuntFishTravel 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters
“HuntFishTravel Ep 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters”
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Soak up the fantastic info Tom Indrebo delivers in this episode. We cover all sorts of tactics for hunting big bucks, pre-rut, rut and post-rut. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters
“HuntFishTravel Ep 170 – Big Buck Hunting Tactics with Tom Indrebo of Bluff Country Outfitters”
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Soak up the fantastic info Tom Indrebo delivers in this episode. We cover all sorts of tactics for hunting big bucks, pre-rut, rut and post-rut. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.”
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A really fun interview with Kandi Kisky – we cram a lot of information in less than 30 minutes! Read More
#HuntFishTravel 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 168 – Kandi Kisky of Whitetail Freaks on farming and hunting Iowa for big bucks.”
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A really fun interview with Kandi Kisky – we cram a lot of information in less than 30 minutes! Read More
Arrow Therapy
Sometimes you just need to sling some arrows…
There’s nothing better than a temperature break in a really hot week. Read More
Arrow Therapy
Sometimes you just need to sling some arrows…
There’s nothing better than a temperature break in a really hot week. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen
“#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen”
In this week’s episode Carrie Zylka is interviewing Julie McQueen.
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Not only did she teach herself how to hunt, but she’s found her “Hunting Spirit State” in Arizona. Listen in as they chat about bowhunting mule deer in Arizona, how women in the industry have each other’s back, working in the outdoor industry and making the transition from network tv to a 100% streaming on demand network.
#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen
“#HuntFishTravel 167 – Arizona Mule Deer with Julie McQueen”
In this week’s episode Carrie Zylka is interviewing Julie McQueen.
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
Not only did she teach herself how to hunt, but she’s found her “Hunting Spirit State” in Arizona. Listen in as they chat about bowhunting mule deer in Arizona, how women in the industry have each other’s back, working in the outdoor industry and making the transition from network tv to a 100% streaming on demand network.
#HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters
“HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters”
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Brandon Hammonds of the Take Aim Outdoors Podcast joins me as a special co-host this week.
We’re talking to Rob Sharkey of Sharkey Outfitters about hunting Illinois with his unique almost DIY style outfit.
And Brandon tells us the story about his Michigan buck. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters
“HuntFishTravel 119 – Success in Michigan and Hunting Illinois with Sharkey Outfitters”
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
Brandon Hammonds of the Take Aim Outdoors Podcast joins me as a special co-host this week.
We’re talking to Rob Sharkey of Sharkey Outfitters about hunting Illinois with his unique almost DIY style outfit.
And Brandon tells us the story about his Michigan buck. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 085 – Deer Scents, Lures & How to Make a Mock Scrape
This week Carrie and Rachel head down the rock ‘n’ roll rabbit hole, they reveal Carrie’s new rock and metal new album review podcast Rock Chick Radio and a sneak peek behind Rachel and Carrie’s upcoming podcast project “Wisconsin Restaurant Review“.
Then they are chatting it up with Brian Johansen from Buck Stop Scents, they talk about types of scents, where and how to put them out and various questions about using them properly.
#HuntFishTravel 085 – Deer Scents, Lures & How to Make a Mock Scrape
This week Carrie and Rachel head down the rock ‘n’ roll rabbit hole, they reveal Carrie’s new rock and metal new album review podcast Rock Chick Radio and a sneak peek behind Rachel and Carrie’s upcoming podcast project “Wisconsin Restaurant Review“.
Then they are chatting it up with Brian Johansen from Buck Stop Scents, they talk about types of scents, where and how to put them out and various questions about using them properly.
#HuntFishTravel 070 – Tips for Cutting Shooting Lanes with Wicked Tree Gear
John Mulligan; VP of Sales & Marketing for Wicked Tree Gear joins us this week to talk about where, how much and when to even cut a shooting lane, tree saws and online hunting shows.
#HuntFishTravel 070 – Tips for Cutting Shooting Lanes with Wicked Tree Gear
John Mulligan; VP of Sales & Marketing for Wicked Tree Gear joins us this week to talk about where, how much and when to even cut a shooting lane, tree saws and online hunting shows.
5 Deer Hunting Food Plot Myths De-Bunked
It is spring time across this wonderful country. It seems that deer hunting is so far away. But I got a way to make it feel that much closer. A lot of people I have met over the years, only deer hunt during hunting seasons. Not me! I deer hunt 365 days a year! But they only let me carry a weapon during the fall months. Read More
5 Deer Hunting Food Plot Myths De-Bunked
It is spring time across this wonderful country. It seems that deer hunting is so far away. But I got a way to make it feel that much closer. A lot of people I have met over the years, only deer hunt during hunting seasons. Not me! I deer hunt 365 days a year! But they only let me carry a weapon during the fall months. Read More
6 Reasons to Learn How to Butcher Your Own Game
Hello again outdoors world! Thanks for stopping! For the past 20+ years of my life, I have made restaurants my career. I have worked as a head chef in a few high end restaurants and have gained a high respect for the foods I put in my body. There is nothing that echoes this sentiment more than the wild game I take from the field. From the rabbits, the turkeys, pheasants and deer, it all makes for some very spiritual meals. Now being a chef I have learned how to butcher my own prime cuts of meat, subsequently, from a young age have been processing all my own harvests. Read More
6 Reasons to Learn How to Butcher Your Own Game
Hello again outdoors world! Thanks for stopping! For the past 20+ years of my life, I have made restaurants my career. I have worked as a head chef in a few high end restaurants and have gained a high respect for the foods I put in my body. There is nothing that echoes this sentiment more than the wild game I take from the field. From the rabbits, the turkeys, pheasants and deer, it all makes for some very spiritual meals. Now being a chef I have learned how to butcher my own prime cuts of meat, subsequently, from a young age have been processing all my own harvests. Read More
8 Tips for a Successful Deer Drive
Thank you for returning to read my latest article. In this article I would like to talk about the lost art of the “deer drive”. Read More
8 Tips for a Successful Deer Drive
Thank you for returning to read my latest article. In this article I would like to talk about the lost art of the “deer drive”. Read More
The One That Got Away
Welcome back, and thank you for taking your time to stop and read the newest installment of “The Willes Way”. The topic in this issue is the basis of many nights of poor sleep and haunted dreams. A topic that brings out fear and dismay in many a bow hunter, and will forever be a concern of ethical hunters everywhere. Here is how the scenario started for me, just a short time ago. Read More
The One That Got Away
Welcome back, and thank you for taking your time to stop and read the newest installment of “The Willes Way”. The topic in this issue is the basis of many nights of poor sleep and haunted dreams. A topic that brings out fear and dismay in many a bow hunter, and will forever be a concern of ethical hunters everywhere. Here is how the scenario started for me, just a short time ago. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 032 – Deer and Their Antlers
I’ve been wrapped up with the Women on Winnebago media event this past weekend, so this episode is going to be a little more off the cuff. We’re going to talk to Lindsay Thomas from the Quality Deer Management Association and we’re talking deer antlers. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 032 – Deer and Their Antlers
I’ve been wrapped up with the Women on Winnebago media event this past weekend, so this episode is going to be a little more off the cuff. We’re going to talk to Lindsay Thomas from the Quality Deer Management Association and we’re talking deer antlers. Read More
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Venison Hamburger Bake – YUM
It’s the second weekend of the Wisconsin Whitetail Rifle season. And what would hunting season be without knowing what to do with all that meat in the freezer? Read More
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Venison Hamburger Bake – YUM
It’s the second weekend of the Wisconsin Whitetail Rifle season. And what would hunting season be without knowing what to do with all that meat in the freezer? Read More