Whitetail Hunting Blog

Wild game backstraps, tenderloins, fish, loins, or filets; no matter what you call them, this cut of meat, along the back of the critter, is simply delicious. Filet Mignons are cut from this amazing and lean cut of meat. Loins are often the first cut removed from the critter. Don’t forget the smaller inner loins, inside the body cavity, and near the back. During hunting camp, these cuts rarely make it home. Once removed, they

when it is hard to hunt! Most outdoorsmen are fair weather sportsmen. Anyone can enjoy, and survive, a long day outdoors when the weather is nice, warm, dry, and comfortable. These kinds of days are often lazy days for the hunter, and the critters. Most critters just bed down and relax. Fair weather hunters often do the same. A weather front was moving in as my partner and I ventured out for a day of

Once your big game critter has been tagged, how do you hang it, before you do any processing? When you look at the albums of hold hunting camp pictures, the meat poles generally display their harvests with the heads hanging down. Usually a knife makes a cut near the knees, and a wood brace, or gambrel, is used. A rope was attached to the brace and the critter was hoisted high. The idea was that

Hunters hunt for many reasons. For some, it may be to just get out their outdoor fix. Others are about the groceries. Trophy hunters want their antlers, horns, or mounts. Whatever your reason to hunt is, everyone wants to be their best at what they do. What makes hunters great? There is a huge difference between going hunting and bringing home the bacon. Knowing where, how, and why we hunt are all important. Attitude is

No marksman wants to miss their target, ever! Unfortunately, missing is part of shooting. Whether using a bow, rifle, or shotgun, missing is a result of similar issues. The bad news is that a poor shot can result in a crippled and suffering animal. The good news is that, with practice, you can become a better shot. Take ownership of your mistake. Learn what you did wrong and fix it. If you just make excuses,