How Far Can Deer Smell Molasses?

Molasses is a sweet thick syrup derived from sugar cane and beet juice, and as part of the sugar refining process. Due to its sweet aroma and taste, deer often find themselves attracted by this food product. Deer have an acute sense of smell that allows them to hunt for food, communicate among themselves and […]

What Does a Banded Duck Mean?

Harvesting a banded duck is one of the most exhilarating experiences for any waterfowler, not only because you will receive a certificate and new call lanyard ring; but because this momentous achievement marks one’s status as an accomplished waterfowler. Birds are banded with aluminum bands of various sizes that feature eight or nine-digit numbers and […]

What is a Jack Plate?

Numerous bay boats and flats skiffs now feature jack plates to increase top speeds while saving fuel during rough waters. Jack plates elevate your lower unit to reduce friction between its transom and propeller and help improve performance, providing more distance between them for reduced friction and greater performance. There are various jack plate options […]

How to Cluck With a Mouth Call

First and foremost when clucking with a mouth call is to remember that the sound you create comes from tongue movement. Lock your teeth together and moisturize your lips to create moisture; practice clucking several times quickly without the call in your mouth. Your call should rest comfortably in your mouth; trim its tape skirt […]

How to Get a Deer to Come to You

Deer are wild animals that do not respond well to hunting pressure; even during mating season when searching for partners they may remain indoors throughout the day and not venture outside during daylight hours. Deer are prey for humans outside of mating season. Deer have three main concerns outside of mating season: food, safety, and […]

How Much is a Mounted Deer Head Worth?

As a hunter, it’s likely you have heard one or more of your hunting partners inquire whether their buck merits mounting. While this question can be difficult to answer, here is some guidance from hunters: LoadUp makes finding these organizations much simpler! While charities, pawn shops, and junkyards may purchase old taxidermy for charitable donations […]

How Deep Are Arrowheads Buried?

Identification of arrowheads can provide valuable insight into a tribe’s history. Their designs, flakings and materials reveal information that helps narrow down possible locations where these objects originated from. Finding arrowheads is best done in areas where native tribes once resided, like forests and fields. But before beginning your search, be aware of any restrictions […]

How to Use Primos Turkey Mouth Calls

The Hook Hunter series of diaphragm turkey calls are handcrafted, featuring precision cuts and fly-downs, an upper cut design and three latex reeds for durability and a raspy sound ideal for hen turkeys. Diaphragm calls require patience, practice and time for mastery. It is crucial that the call fits perfectly within your mouth; if necessary […]

How to Mount a Trolling Motor on a Kayak

Installing an electric kayak trolling motor on your kayak is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to increase power on the water. There are various sizes and powers of kayak trolling motors on the market today. Kayak trolling motors make paddling unnecessary, making kayak fishing trips far less tiring and fatigue-inducing. Here’s how […]

What Bow Does Joe Rogan Shoot?

Joe Rogan Experience podcast fans may already know this, but their host is passionate about bow hunting – which he helped bring into the public eye as an activity in modern society. Archery requires dedication and practice for anyone to become proficient, which is why finding the appropriate bow is crucial to becoming a skilled […]