The Liver Shot Experience

“The old adage is that deer won’t go uphill when injured. That is far from the truth. Large bucks will go uphill, downhill, zig and zag while they’re in a fight or flight situation…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashNovember 9, 2024Deer Management, Deer Hunting, cull deer, bloodtrail, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Northeastern

Don't Get Rattled

“While most fights take place in fields being territory driven, bucks don’t always want to take part in fighting or come in to check out what’s going on in the open field or field edge…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashNovember 3, 2024Northeastern, Big Buck, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, the rut, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Deer Calling

Lull or Logic? Hunting in October

“At the drop of a dime, it will seem like all the shooter bucks vanish for one to two weeks. This is when most hunters get discouraged and believe in this mystic “lull” period. Is it really a lull?…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashOctober 23, 2024Hunt Planning, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Big Buck, tactics

Buck The Norm

“In this article I would like to cover something others have spoke on for years but many hunters either don’t believe it’s possible or chalk the behavior up to just some pre-rut activities…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashOctober 20, 2024Northeastern, Big Buck, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Deer Calling, Hunt Planning, How to hunt

The Velvet Shed

"Every year bucks go through many transitional phases and shedding their velvet happened to be one of the most important..."

ArticlesSamuel ThrashSeptember 16, 2024Northeastern, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Deer Calling, Big Buck

"The Dirt" on Scrapes

"Many believe that’s it; the scrape is done. Well, I am here to tell you there are a few other things as a hunter, you should do and since no one in the industry is talking about this, I will..."

ArticlesSamuel ThrashSeptember 4, 2024Scrapes, Mock Scrapes, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Whitetail, Whitetail Management

Hunt October: Early Season Strategies

"The pre-rut period sees bucks beginning to change their behavior, making them more elusive but still patterned enough for strategic hunting. Here’s an in-depth guide to hunting big bucks during this time..."

ArticlesSamuel ThrashAugust 21, 2024Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail Management, Land Management, Hunting Tips, Whitetail, Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Northeastern

Smarter Hunting for Smarter Bucks

“Most hunters do the same thing every season and end up with mediocre results because the deer have actually patterned you year after year…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashAugust 6, 2024Scouting, Big Buck, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, tactics, Northeastern

Changing the Way You Think & Prepare

“We’ve turned March and the beginning of April into our get ready months. We are getting all the things done that we need to for the up and coming season. Most people would say why? There are many reasons, and I will outline some of my reasoning…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashMarch 1, 2024Scouting, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Summer, Northeastern

Doe Estrous: The Telling Truth

“Over the thirty three years I have been in the field hunting and learning what deer do. I’ve spoken with hunters from all across the board; young ,old, short and tall farmers, professionals and even newbies. I always like to ask them their thoughts and ideas of what they believe the deer are doing…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashOctober 25, 2023doe, the rut, Big Buck, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Northeastern

Are you happy with your season?

“I find the winter is the best time to get a game plan going for the upcoming season. Here in the midwest, we’re under a blanket of snow and cold temps…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashFebruary 18, 2023Deer Management, Land Management, Whitetail Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Mid-Western

The October Lull?

“If you hunt long enough, you’re going to hear about the October lull. It’s that mythical time that comes around mid-October where whitetail bucks are said to go into a movement slump…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashOctober 16, 2022Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Bow Hunting, Archery

Summer Scouting in the Midwest

“On a hot and miserable day, we may think about how nice it would feel to be sitting high in a tree on a cool October morning with a cold front moving through, waiting for a big 10 to come through our shooting lane…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashJuly 18, 2022Mid-Western, Scouting, E-scouting, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Land Management, Whitetail Management

EHD Impacting Whitetails in Northern Indiana

“This led to me finding 5 dead bucks and 3 dead does on my property. I didn't get to comb the whole property due to time restrictions, so I'm guessing there was more…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashApril 27, 2022EDH, Disease, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Bow Hunting, Mid-Western

5 Things to do After Your Hunting Season is Over

“Hunting can be a year-round task for the avid hunter. Just because the time to hunt is over, does not mean your work is done. There are many things…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashJanuary 15, 2022Scouting, Deer Management, Deer Hunting, Whitetail Management, Whitetail, Tree Stand, trail Camera, Northeastern

Expert Tips For Midwestern Whitetail Hunting: Part 3 (MI & IN)

“It’s not scientifically proven, but the hubbub is that years of over-hunting and general hunting pressure result in more cautious deer than typical whitetails. Additionally, the Michigan DNR has recently relaxed its policies, adjusting antlerless limits and…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashNovember 18, 2021Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Bow Hunting, Hunting Tips, Michigan, Indiana, Tree Stand, Ground Blind, Mid-Western

Expert Tips For Midwestern Whitetail Hunting: Part 2 (Missouri)

“However, each corner brings a new take on habitat, resulting in a mixed bag of hunting conditions. To be successful in Missouri…”

ArticlesSamuel ThrashNovember 6, 2021Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Whitetail Management, Bow Hunting, Hunting Tips, Mid-Western

Expert Tips for Midwestern Whitetail Hunting: Part 1 (MN, IA, NE & KS)

“Our knowledge is your gain, as we’ve amassed a trove of local hunter expertise. This is a snippet of tips that will arm with the knowledge necessary for a quality hunt in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, or Kansas…”