Preparing for bowhunters is a different challenge than preparing for rifle hunters. For many years I bowhunted almost exclusively and developed keen awareness of archers’ specific needs. Here are some tips to help you meet the needs of any bowhunters who may be hunting on your property. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. —Benjamin […]
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Born in Scotland, Raised in Texas
Georgia Pellegrini joins us for a retreat of hunting at the 1,200 acre Beretta Trident Joshua Creek Ranch and talk to the Kercheville family.
Gun Dog Trainer Extraordinaire: Robert Milner
Robert Milner wants to ask sportsmen a personal question: Would you discipline your own children with a shock collar?
Are You a Safe Hunting Partner?: A Guide to Hunting Safety
The fall season is here and many of us have probably started hunting or preparing to do so. It is very important that we don’t let the excitement of the hunt overwhelm our practice of gun safety.
Larry Weishuhn: Conservationist, Communicator and Hunter
Larry Weishuhn is a conservationist, communicator and a hunter.
Crown Jewel of Kentucky’s Bluegrass: Calumet Farm
This is a season of regeneration at Calumet Farm, Lexington’s sprawling 91-year-old thoroughbred nursery. In the three years since billionaire landowner Brad Kelley’s Calumet Investment Group paid $35.9 million for the operation, Kelley has pumped money—and horses—into restoring a property many consider the crown jewel of the bluegrass.
How to Run a Commercial Hunting Operation
Running a commercial hunting operation is equal parts outdoor adventure and hospitality.
Safety Education Ethics and the Future of Hunting
The Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) is a multi-faceted outdoor experience designed to produce the next generation of safe, educated, ethical hunters.
Deer Management 201: The Numbers
The key to preventing habitat damage is figuring out how many deer a piece of land can support without causing any harm to the land or the plants on it.
John Ed Stepan: Steward of the Land
John Ed Stephan, of Ranch Investments in San Antonio, has a room full of trophies, a lifetime full of experiences, an abundance of anecdotes and an admirable intellect.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot: How to Age a Buck on the Hoof
From your perch in a deer blind, you see a buck come into the open. As you excitedly line up your shot, finger on the trigger, you take a moment to watch him. You don’t want to take an immature buck. But you have only seconds to guess his age. Do you shoot?
Deer Management 101: The Basics
In deer management, the elements of concern are nutrition, age and genetics. When a manager understands the impact of each of these and strikes a balance between them, the result is robust bucks and a healthy deer herd.
