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You hear about them. You notice them in the woods. You know they have something to do with the whitetail rut. But, do you really understand the significance of rubs and scrapes? When I polled a sample group of hunters, I was surprised to learn that few understood why these markings are made, how deer … Read more
Shooting game with a broadhead-tipped arrow isn’t an exact science. Plenty can go wrong, and sometimes it does. Even if we feel our shot placement was good, if game is out of sight, it’s best to wait at least 45 minutes before following up. Pulling back, I anchored, centered the sight pin on his chest, … Read more
Late August and early September – the early season – give us the ability to hunt deer in their laidback summer bedding and feeding routines. Food is abundant, temperatures are mild, and dense foliage gives deer a sense of security. Bucks move more freely and are easier to pattern at this time, particularly up to … Read more
Purists commonly commit to the reliability of cut-on-contact blades, but it’s tough to beat today’s hard-hitting mechanicals. So, which ones make the cut? Consider the facts, and judge for yourself. With a stiff breeze in my face, I was 30 yards from a bedded bull elk. All I could see were tall tines protruding above … Read more
Archery is a precision shooting sport. To be an efficient bowhunter demands consistent proper practice. After months of neglect, you strain to draw your bow. Back in the fall, the simple act of drawing, anchoring, aiming, releasing, and following through, was effortless. Back then, muscle memory, and fluidity of our draw, were second nature. Realizing … Read more
Looking for an action-packed shoulder-season activity like no other? Give carp a try! Perched high on the deck of my 17-foot jon boat, I meticulously scanned the weeds for movement. Sunny conditions offered great visibility. Poling our way through the bulrushes, we stumbled on a back bay loaded with spawning carp. Every now and then … Read more
We are excited to introduce Kevin Wilson to the Pyramyd AIR blog writing team. He, and his wife, Heather, share a passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and backpacking. Boasting an obsession for bowhunting big whitetails and hunting wild sheep, he also enjoys wing-shooting and hunting all big game at home and abroad with … Read more
