Game of Minutes EducationAuthor: Steve Bartylla It’s been said many times that literally everything can change, when hunting, in a matter of minutes. Heck, you can make a great case that it’s really a matter of seconds, particularly during the rut. All it takes is a hot doe or a buck determined to rage rub a tree or… Read More
Cochran Early Season 169 Buck EducationHunter: Andrew CochranCameraman: Mack RaikesDate: Sept 15 – Opening Day Missouri ArcheryAntler King Mix: Honey Hole/Lights Out Forage OatsWind Direction: SouthwestHistory: No past years history with the buck. He started showing up on trail camerasdaily about a week before opening day of the Missouri archery season.The Setup: Textbook food plot setup to harvest an early… Read More
Notes From the Deer Woods: Mock Scrapes For Drawing and Positioning Bucks Education(Photo from Author: Mock scrapes not only have the potential to draw deer to specific spots but also position them for the shot, while focusing their attention away from the stand) Author: Steve Bartylla The outfitter I was consulting for thought I was nuts. As part of my compensation, I was allowed to hunt a… Read More
Elevate Wildlife Nutrition with Antler King’s “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Feed EducationAre you searching for a premium feed option to nourish the wildlife on your property? Look no further than Antler King’s “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” feed. Tailored to meet the nutritional needs of deer and other wildlife, this carefully crafted blend offers a diverse array of ingredients to support optimal health, growth, and attraction…. Read More
Dream Season: 36 Years in The Making EducationI was introduced to deer hunting at a very young age by my father, Leo Pruitt. I was hooked from our very first hunting trip. I grew up shotgun hunting the hills and hollers of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois and bowhunting small-acreage spots in east central Illinois. At 19, I really started… Read More
Notes From the Deer Woods: Making Sense of Options EducationAuthor: Steve Bartylla One of the greatest challenges in habitat improvement is figuring out what to use, when to use it, and where. Frankly, with seemingly countless options and “experts”, it can be more than a bit overwhelming for many, when trying to lay out the best improvement plans. As with most anything, I sure… Read More
Testimonial – Todd Stittleburg EducationI shot my double drop tine buck this morning 11/8/21 and 2 minutes later, my son Grant shot his 10 pointer. We have 3 years of rich History with Blindy the double drop. As a 5 yr. old Grant had an encounter with Blindy and decided to shoot this mature deer only to have Blindy… Read More
I put down plenty of fertilizer, so I don’t need to check my pH and worry about putting down any lime. FAQWrong. Fertilizer is plant food and will not raise the pH level of the soil. In fact if your pH is not at 7.0, much of the fertilizer cannot be used by the plants and is wasted. With the drastic increase in fertilizer prices, take the time and effort to test your soil and apply… Read More
When should I plant RED ZONE? FAQDepending on where you live, RED ZONE can be planted anytime May through August. On the late summer plantings, make sure you plant at least 60 days before the first expected frost. Incidentally, we have had fantastic results “stagger” planting RED ZONE. For example, let’s say I have a 2-acre field. We will plant a… Read More
