When hunting season finally comes to a close, many of us tend to withdraw from the outdoors for one reason or another. For some, it may simply be the need for a little rest and relaxation after a long season. For others, it may be that you are saddened that the hunting season has come to a close, with opening …
It doesn’t matter what species you’re hunting, what region, or what time of year you choose to pursue…you can never have too much information. Information can come to us in a variety of different ways. Direct visual information, which we gain through scouting and running trail cameras and word of mouth, information which can come from interactions with other hunters …
From whitetails and mule deer to elk and pronghorn, chasing big game across the country is truly something we live to do. There is something so rewarding about pitting yourself against nature, and taking on the challenge of DIY hunting and harvesting a big game animal, no matter the species. Without the aid of guides or large tracts of private …
Cold Weather Hunting Preparation 2017 is arriving right on schedule and with it the full wrath of winter. Winter can take on a variety of different meanings depending upon where you are in the Country. From bitterly cold temperatures, snow, and relentless wind in the high plains…to the mid-50’s and rain in the southern states. No matter where you live …
It is widely known that the rut is one of the best times to catch mature whitetail bucks out and about. During this time, it is almost garmented(?) that anywhere at any time you are likely to see a “shooter” on the hoof. With this possible, many hunters turn their attention to public land. What many hunters do not realize …
North America is home to a wide range of wildlife species that hunters have the privilege to pursue each and every year. From small game species like upland birds and waterfowl to big game species like elk, pronghorn, or whitetail deer. We are blessed to live in a Country with an over-abundance of wildlife for us to enjoy. It gives …
Welcome to the second installment of a two-part series, focusing on the pursuit of public land whitetails. If you have had the chance to read the first installment of DIY Public Land Whitetails, then you know that there is a lot that goes into successful whitetail hunting on public land. The first installment discusses the importance of scouting, and the …
Ask any deer hunter, and they will surely tell you that there is something truly mesmerizing about the sight of antlers shining across a crisp frosty landscape. Whether you’re talking about whitetails in the Midwest or mule deer in the West, deer can capture and captivate the imagination. For many, exposure to hunting started chasing small game like squirrels or …
Here at pure hunting, we enjoy spending time outdoors enjoying everything that nature has provided us. Although we truly enjoy hitting the plains of the upper mid-west or the high country of the Rocky Mountains in search of large game like elk, caribou, and pronghorn, the winter months provide plenty of opportunities to chase other game species that are equally …
While the warm outside temperature suggests otherwise, fall is just a few days away. For many, early fall can be an excellent time to harvest an early season whitetail, but it can also be a great time to head out west in search of pronghorn. Pronghorn hunting is an excellent pursuit that offers a challenge that is one of a …
