Migration Patterns – Following Elevation Changes
Learn how mule deer migrate thousands of feet down in elevation each fall as snow accumulates, using traditional routes you can hunt.
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Glassing Fundamentals for Open Country Muleys
Master systematic glassing techniques to spot open country mule deer before they detect you.
Fast Follow-Ups When the Dog Dives – Second Shot Technique
Master the split-second call on diving prairie dogs - read the hit, decide fast, shoot once or let go.
Mule Deer Rut – Less Drama Than Whitetails
Mule deer rut peaks late November with subdued tending behavior - less intense than whitetail chaos.
Escape Behavior – The Stotting Bound
Learn how mule deer stotting affects shots and escape routes in steep terrain
Spring vs Fall Bear Seasons – Biological and Political Rationale
Spring bear seasons run April-June post-hibernation while fall seasons target August-November hyperphagia feeding, with spring hunting more politically controversial due to orphaned cub concerns.
Light vs Heavy Bullets – Wind and Speed for Prairie Dogs
Light bullets shoot flatter but drift more in wind on prairie dogs than heavy bullets
When Wind Says “Wait” – The Pass Triggers on Prairie Dogs
Know when to wait out bad wind on prairie dogs - gusts during trigger press, direction switches, and conflicting indicators demand patience over forcing shots that build bad habits.
Bear Encounters and Charges – How to Respond
Learn to identify bluff charges vs real attacks and respond correctly to black bear encounters.
Full-Value Wind vs Angles – Quick Field Logic for Prairie Dogs
Learn to spot full-value wind on prairie dogs and when angles let you hold less on tiny targets.
Prairie Wind Basics – Reading Grass, Dust, Mirage on Dog Towns
Learn to read grass lean, dust drift, and mirage flow on prairie dog towns for accurate wind calls.
Reading Turkey Responses – Gobbles, Silence, Spitting, Drumming
Master reading turkey responses—gobbles, silence, spit and drum—to interpret tom behavior, call smarter, and consistently connect with birds on your hunts.
Bears as Predators – Impact on Deer Populations and Ecosystem Role
Learn how black bears impact deer and elk populations through fawn predation and why managing bear numbers matters for herd health.
Still-Hunting in Thick Brush: Master the Art of Slow, Deliberate Movement
Master the Art of Slow, Deliberate Movement Still-hunting represents hunting in its purest form – one hunter moving through the woods, reading sign, controlling every footfall, and closing distance on game through skill rather than technology. Unlike spot-and-stalk covering miles…
Fall Bear Hunting – Targeting Feeding Areas and Hyperphagia
Target fall bears during hyperphagia on mast crops, berries, and agricultural fields before denning.