en-us http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal.aspx?id=121 10 Journals http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1487 Summer seems to strike a golden chord with savvy archers awaiting the opener. It is a time when we prep ourselves mentally and physically for the dawning of a new season that lies only months ahead. Our goals are set, anticipation is high, and now we sit tight, holding on to last year’s cherished me... 6/7/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1480 The art of planting food plots for wildlife has become an integral part of today’s outdoor enthusiast. Hunters from across the country find passion in providing a buffet of protein and carbohydrate rich nutrients for deer, turkey, and other animal species. There are hundreds of books, websites, and ... 5/2/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1479 As velvet covered antlers begin sprouting like fresh wildflowers across the country, there’s no better time than now to begin assisting the health of your whitetail herd through rich nutrient based dietary supplements. A game nutrition plan that provides hunters a complete collection of nutrition ... 5/1/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1476 Whitetail deer are notorious for all out feasting – especially if you consider that they consume about 5 to 8 pounds of food for every 100 pounds of body weight, per day. I think it is crucial that every hunter understands the feeding habits of their deer herd. Whitetails are known to gorge on ove... 4/9/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1475 Flocks of turkey enthusiasts have always been taught to wake with the moon and hunt until slightly after sunrise. This has been the staple idea for years on end for most bird hunting communities. However, a new style of popular has hit mainstream over the last handful of years and provided quite inc... 4/2/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1474 Wildlife food plots are a key part of building bigger and healthier animals. Whether you are planting chicory, alfalfa, clover, or perhaps turnips, you must know that a plant must have an assortment of resources to reach its maximum growth. A seed must have proper soil, fertilization, minerals, pH... 4/1/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1472 Some people find escape and diversion from everyday life in material items. They discover a single flare of content with simple tangible goods, but soon realize that their fate is left in shreds of momentary value. The secret of life is decorating your soul with ornaments of perpetual beauty that bl... 2/26/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1471 The month of February is a great month to begin shed hunting for those prized antlers we’ve been chasing for months. As many hunters begin pulling there trail cameras down for the season – mine are still fully active with a charge of fresh batteries snapping away images for good reasons. As we all ... 2/25/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1468 Gathering ordinary items has never been a serious fad of his. Collecting rare coins, ancient stamps and varieties of old books doesn’t compare to the allure that motivates him to seek the priceless antler of a big buck! Let me introduce you to the world-renowned dog trainer, Jeremy Moore, aka “Shed ... 1/23/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1466 By the looks across the Midwest; snow, ice, and nasty cold weather looms. It is finally officially, late season. Like it or not it’s chilly, bitter, and almost mind numbing. As a hunter, you need to know how to stay warm and alert during this time period. Much of the U.S. has progressed through... 1/10/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1465 Bone-busting air has escaped the arctic of northern Canada and choked the upper Midwest with a frosty blanket of ice. Much of the northern part of the country is sporting negative temperatures with blistering winds complementing the fierce conditions. Ice, snow, and cold weather clearly mark winter’... 1/2/2013 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1457 In today’s outfitter swindling of get-rich-quick mentality coupled with amplifying quantity versus quality has forged a weld on the wallet of several thousand hard-working hunters in search for a legitimate deer operation to spend their well-earned dollars. With outfitters sprouting from every nook ... 9/12/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1450 As we continue to unravel the mystical world of whitetail, we learn more about whitetail travel routes and how the general characteristics of a property parlay in their seasonal routines. Funnels are whitetail hot spots, especially during the rut. They are simply terrain features or manmade object... 7/24/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1449 The simple shutter of a trail camera documenting the perplexing life of a deer is truly extraordinary. Gaining any edge of insight against the opposition will amplify your success, but you must realize that there’s a very fine line between pinpointing a buck and him pinpointing you. A mature deer h... 7/13/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1446 You’ve got your food plots planted, trail cameras snapping away, and early season scouting tactics tackled. Now what? The popularity of whitetail waterholes has boosted the success of antler crazed outdoors enthusiasts from across the country. As this new trend floods the market you may want to sp... 7/2/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1442 Whitetail deer are notorious for all out feasting – especially if you consider that they consume about 5 to 8 pounds of food for every 100 pounds of body weight, per day. I think it is crucial that every hunter understands the feeding habits of their deer herd. Whitetails are known to gorge on over... 6/22/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1434 Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Improving your archery skills to a higher level takes time, effort, and focus. The summer is a perfect time to break out your bow, set out targets, and hone your skills before opening day. There are no pre-written scrip... 6/7/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1433 It is no surprise that trail cameras are a wildly popular way to scout and capture candid snapshots of animals in the forest and field. In fact, some outdoor junkies simply swear by them. Trail cameras have become one of the most critical tools in targeting deer movement as well as behavior for hunt... 5/31/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1431 Trail-camera pictures clutter my computer’s desktop and congest my electronic photo library. Thousands of whitetail pictures filed into hundreds of archived folders, which are then saved to several sub-folders. I’ve managed to sort through the good-bad-and-ugly to find some of my very favorite image... 5/10/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1430 As the season thaws with spring’s reviving warmth, winter has become a simple memory. We are left with frozen fragments of fond memories clung to our heart and soul. A compilation of brilliant past times spent with family and friends over the warmth of a fireplace, cup of hot cocoa, and holiday meal... 5/3/2012