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 ...
Tracking isn’t magic. It’s details—quiet feet, good light, and the ability to read sign without turning every step into...
Archery hunting more than anything else requires tracking skills to recover game. While bowhunters always strive for accurate, lethal shots resulting in quick, efficient harvests, an animal’s first ...
As anyone who has watched many deer hunting videos will agree, a common cliche after a shot drops an animal in its tracks is, "That's the kind of tracking job I like." Even if we don't say it during ...
Sometimes a deer will simply drop in its tracks, ending your hunt the moment you squeeze the trigger. Just as often, a deer will run out of sight and start the next chapter of your hunt. Once you ...
For a good part of the season, deer hunting can be as much an obsession as it is enjoyment. Why else would anyone spend so many hours sitting in a tree? But when the rut is over in the North Country; ...
Most seasoned hunters are confident in their ability to find a deer should it be wounded by a shot and need to be tracked. We know to wait awhile before beginning the tracking, giving the deer the ...