I’ve done a lot of research with my trail cameras to figure out mature bucks, but I haven’t done a lot of signpost rub research. Deer act a little different in the big woods than they do in more populated areas. For this reason, I’m curious when bucks use signposts […]
21 Best Plants Deer Hunters Should Know To Improve Hunting Success
There are certain plants deer hunters should know to improve hunting and scouting success. Combinations of these plant species yield high-quality habitat for deer. If you learn how to identify these species of plants, you will be able to determine if you are in good whitetail habitat. If you are […]
Where Do Deer Sleep? | Deer Bedding & Bedding Areas Explained
Understanding where deer sleep isn’t complicated, but there are some key concepts to understand to put the deer bedding puzzle together. There are five main factors that influence where deer sleep: Habitat Availability Habitat Type Hunting Pressure Bucks vs Does Time of Year Where Do Deer Sleep Where Deer Sleep […]
Whitetail Energetics: Whitetail Energy Flows & Finding Big Bucks
Whitetail energetics shows us that whitetails are not simple-minded animals that aimlessly walk through the woods with no purpose. It’s quite the opposite. Their entire lives revolve around maximizing energy use for survival and reproduction. With this information, you can put the odds more in your favor by creating a […]
Where To Find Big Maine Bucks | Science Behind Big-Bodied Maine Bucks
It’s difficult to get into the biggest bucks in Maine club by shooting a buck over 200 lbs if you don’t know where to find big Maine bucks. In this article, I will teach you how to position yourself in areas with the highest probability of taking a big-bodied buck. […]
Maine Shed Hunting Tips – 30 Best Shed Hunting Tips For Mainers
Consistent shed hunting success in Maine has less to do with luck than you might think. These 30 shed hunting tips will enable you to get results by putting the odds in your favor in Maine. It might seem like shed hunting is like searching for needles in a haystack. […]
HOW TO HUNT AND SCOUT DEER IN SEPTEMBER | THE SEPTEMBER FALL SHIFT
THE FALL TO SUMMER PATTERN SHIFT The transition from August into September causes a shift in the whitetail world. Towards the beginning of September bucks are starting to lose their velvet and testosterone levels start increasing. When this occurs bucks lose their tolerance for their buddies that they have been […]
HOW TO SCOUT DEER IN AUGUST | UNDERSTANDING SUMMER DEER PATTERNS
In this post, you’ll learn how to scout deer in August. In August deer are still in their summer patterns and bucks are still carrying their velvet. There isn’t much change from July to August in the deer world. By the end of the month, their velvet will be very […]
How To Scout Deer In July | Scouting Summertime Whitetails
In this post, I explain how to scout deer in July. Hunting preparations in July can mean the difference between success and failure this fall. It’s important to understand whitetail movement throughout the year in order to be ahead of the game. Whitetails transition between summer and fall habitat. Knowing […]
How To Place Trail Cameras For Mature Bucks | Jason Tome Outdoors
It is important to know how to place trail cameras. Trail cameras are expensive, and if you’re like me you are trying to get the most out of each trail camera you own. Proper placement is necessary to do this, especially for mature bucks. I’m going to break down trail […]