When deer hunting and snow covers the ground, I often forego typical stand hunting and instead trust my hunting instincts, senses and reflexes (but mostly my camouflage), and still-hunt. A still-hunt ...

A buck watches its backtrail. The ultimate accomplishment for a North Woods deer hunter is snow tracking a mature buck and shooting him at close range. Executing a hunt like this takes skill, patience ...

Perfect Stepping - If the prints from the rear leg land in the same or nearly the same spot as the front in zig-zag pattern, it’s called perfect-stepping. Deer, dogs, coyotes, foxes and bobcats all ...

Snow. It can be a deer hunter s best friend. It can also be a deer hunter s biggest problem. A 1- to 3-inch snowfall the night before you set out to hunt is a blessing. That big, brown coat stands out ...

Snow across our general area during deer season has really been hit or miss over the last 10 years or so. I can recall a childhood full of ample snowfall, digging forts within snow banks that were ...

Tracking a deer after the shot is where hunts are either finished cleanly or fall apart fast. Even experienced hunters slip into habits that cost them time, sign, and sometimes the animal altogether.

Tracking a wounded deer is both an art and a science, requiring patience, observation, and sometimes, creative thinking. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting out, understanding the ...