Happy Friday everyone! We are nearing Halloween and days are beginning to get spooky, we’re sharing OutdoorHub’s 10 craziest trailcam photos:
1. A deer leaping with an arrow 
2. Black bear with deer
3. The deer selfie
4. Does face off
5. Yet another deer selfie
6. A mountain lion dragging a deer
7. The ghost deer
8. The lion chase
9. You decide what this is…
10. An entire pride
If you’re contemplating starting to hunt, step one is to complete your state-approved hunter education. Summer is a great time to take the course so you’ll be ready for hunting season, which is coming right up!
Many states allow, or even require, you to take a portion of your hunter education online. Other courses include a classroom course and other require a “field day” to demonstrate hands-on safety skills. Check with your local Department of Natural Resources or Fish & Game to find out your state’s requirements – or your local sporting goods store will likely be able to point you in the right direction if you’re not sure who to call.
If you can (or are required) to take an online portion of hunter education, there are a lot of options to choose from. Here are a couple to check out:
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Growing up in Montana, I’ve been on my fair share of hunting excursions. After moving across the country, however, years went by without donning the blaze orange I so missed.
One Friday afternoon I found myself at a work happy hour boasting of my hunting skills. There may have been some embellishment, but still, I wasn’t a complete novice to the outdoors. After a few glasses of liquid courage, I challenged my male co-workers to step up to the plate and take me hunting. Sweet Jeff Johnston volunteered, without knowing what he was getting himself into.
Stephanie and her buck
He later confessed that when he told me to show up at his house – an hour away – at 5 am the following morning, he put it at less than a 10-percent chance I’d show up...
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Kids are like running, babbling brooks that never stop moving, the continual trickle of curiosity, flows.
From crawling to walking, to listening to her pronounce her first word, “mama” to completing a full sentence a couple years later, “why can’t a fish breath out of water?” Reminds me of my own curiosity as a child.
Tegan learns to row.
My mom was single most of my childhood, she worked hard to give us those simple pleasures such as a piece of candy or a new pair of shoes or playing hop scotch with us after work. She also made sure weekends where dedicated to spending time outdoors, forgetting about the dishes that needed to be done or the bills that needed paid.
At that time, youth and ignorance was bliss...
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Hunting Unseen – The Benefits of Hunting Blinds and Tree Stands:
Typically, tree stands and hunting blinds are desirable for archery or crossbow hunting. However, they have also become increasingly popular when hunting with a rifle. Let’s assume you have done your pre-season scouting and already picked out a good location of your game’s traffic. Perhaps near a watering hole, or a well-worn game trail. Perhaps you want a good clearing near a tree line. Think of the maximum distance you are capable of shooting. Since you will require a good vantage point, the following factors should all be considered when picking out a tree stand or hunting blind.
A Deer Blind from Redneck Blinds
Tree Stands – There are numerous designs available, so make sure you know what features you are comfortable with...
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