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Late Season Deer Hunting Can Get Your Trophy

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In all probability, you are tired and on the edge with the last Deer Tags still lying in the bag. Think of the good parts of late season Deer Hunting . You are now aware of how deer hunts in unfavorable conditions can go wrong. You know what moves can spook your deer off and which hunting strategies can work. Don’t give up yet. Contrary to popular belief, you may still get that elusive big buck you were after since the start of the rut. Your last day in frosty wilds can also bring in good luck.  Here are some pro points to remember as you go hunting in the late-winter deer season.  Late Season Deer Hunting - Things to Remember  1. Kill Pots for the Late Season Corn, wheat, standing beans and brassicas are good late-season planting options for kill plots. Plant them in whichever area you can. Once the kill plots are ready, get into them at early dusk and sit tight. The movement should start with the big bucks coming towards you once its dark. Trace the travel routes to their bedding ar

Duck Hunting Unlimited

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  Duck hunters will be on the prowl from Nov 2020 to Jan 2021, where are you? Memories of Duck Hunting Seasons are among the best in the lot.  For me, a worthwhile waterfowl season equates to a full harvest in my bag. Each year brings in new tidings and hopes for a better season. 2020 is no different. This year has been crazy so far. Therefore, the idea of taking a few days off in the wild is a big lure. Just the other day, a group of hunters chatted me up about conservation, wildlife and the economy. They were supporters of Ducks Unlimited and avid waterfowl hunters, just like me. We discussed the sort of benefits we were providing to people and wildlife with our passion for hunting ducks. Here, I intend to write about typical waterfowlers and how they contribute through their duck hunting trips. Waterfowl Hunting and Conservatio n We hunters love nature. It’s our second nature to conserve wildlife and talk about its care. It is important to understand the benefits of habitat conserv

Brook Trout, Turkey Hunting, and The Next Generation

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Meet Cole Eiswerth, our hunting & fishing ambassador in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We are going to do some interesting and useful conversation about hunting & fishing. Let's start the conversation: First off, where are you from, what do you do, and how did you get into it?  I am from Central Pennsylvania, Jersey Shore to be exact.  I am currently a college student at West Virginia University majoring in Environmental Soil and Water Conservation. I got into that because I want to help and educate the people so they can help the world, especially the environment, so future generations can have the opportunity to experience all the outdoor activities that are available. Tell us your life story as seen through fishing and hunting (skip all that boring stuff that doesn’t involve being outside)  I have been fishing for as long as I can remember. It all began at my great-grandfathers pond, watching a bobber dunk under and then reeling in bluegill with my father and brother. I

Elk Hunting Mistakes that are Best Avoided

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Elk hunters learn through their mistakes and those of others. Read about the top elk hunting mistakes to avoid this season. Weary and tired hunters, after a full day in the wild, make a beeline for the watering hole after they return. It gives them an opportunity to exchange notes, share their day’s experience, and gloat about their hauls. I do the same. More often than not, I hear groans. Narratives of mistakes fill up the talks of not-so-successful hunters. I look forward to hearing what went wrong. Not for any other reason but to learn further. My strategies are a result of my mistakes. Even till date, while some plans work others misfire. Given that amateurs and pro elk hunters are all prone to making mistakes, what follows can be useful for you as well. Read on to know about the top elk hunting mistakes that have honed my skills. Mistakes to Avoid in Texas Elk Hunting Seasons 1. Drive off the roads. You will not find the bulls waiting for you in high-traffic areas. They wait for

New York Regular Deer Season Witnesses Huge Surge in License Sales

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Are you one among the many New Yorkers waiting to fill your deer tag this fall? If so, you’re among a record number of hunters this coming  deer hunting season . According to New York State resources, the number of licenses sold on the first day was three times that of the number of licenses sold on Day 1 in 2019.  Additionally, there’s a significant rise in the number of first time license holders signing up for hunter education courses in 2020. As per the Times Telegram, the numbers are almost twice that of the number of course takers in 2019.  Do these figures point towards a new league of hunters? Or, can the surge be attributed to hunters having more time on their hands this hunting season? Read this blog to know more .. " New York Regular Deer Season Witnesses Huge Surge in License Sales " Log in to  Farwide.com  to remain updated about what’s going on in the world of hunting, fishing and outdoor news.