Michael Stavola used a decoy on his first hunt of the season. He’s only used it a few times ever but it seems to be effective. Michael Stavola The Wichita Eagle Kansas is roughly two weeks out from ...

Reaping whitetail deer can lead to heart-pounding hunts. Here are five rules you need to know before getting started.

Hunting whitetails in the West is a different game than if you’re pursuing bucks in the Midwest or East. We have expansive tracts of land out here, which makes it both difficult and overwhelming to ...

I was a keep-it-natural skeptic. The thought of adding a buck decoy to my bowhunting setup made me cringe. I’ve always had to learn things the hard way, and my cautious attitude cost me several big ...

There was no doubt in Garrett Roe’s mind the buck was in a fighting mood. Kneeling in knee-high milo stubble, he watched as the deer steadily closed the distance from 80 yards. Each step was an ...

Do you think that a doe decoy can work well in a bean or cornfield while bowhunting? You bet. I have used a couple different doe decoys on food sources and have had really good results. Just make sure ...

Last week we discussed on these pages the use of decoys for waterfowl. Must be I a hit a nerve or two, between the holiday weekend get-together, handful of emails and social media messages, the ...

It is unfortunate that the ethical conduct of a few hunters has declined noticeably over the past couple of decades. Oh, many of these guys may hunt in a "normal" fashion by walking or taking a stand ...

Resembling a 2-1/2-year-old buck, and that’s being generous, this imposter agitates, instead of intimidates. At $150, that’s a great tool to have. Dave Smith Decoys could be considered art pieces, the ...