Category: Eblast Archives

“It’s Rambler!” Watch Seth Harker’s amazement as he sees a 150” buck called Rambler coming toward him! Seth’s chased Rambler a long time, but Rambler’s been almost impossible to pattern. A few tweaks this season put the odds in Seth’s favor when a group of does use the nearby food plot and acorn patch. Plus – the hunter becomes hunted: Watch Grant get a jump on predator season when he takes a big ol’ coyote, using a 150-grain .308 Deer Season XP. Devastation!

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Do you have a big buck that’s hard to pattern? Try adding a small food plot in his range to make him more patternable.

When Rae and Grant were checking out Rae’s buck, they heard a rifle shot from on top of the mountain. It was Raleigh’s Winchester .308! Check out what happens when a five year old buck called Drifter trails a doe across the plot where Raleigh was hunting.

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In areas with good habitat female fawns may reach 70 lbs during the late season. Those that do often become receptive. Often patterning mature bucks during the late season is as easy as finding where female fawns are feeding. Patterning groups of female fawns during the late season can be a great strategy!

Young Rae spots a buck coming into the food plot. He’s moving fast, but Rae is steely calm on her FieldPod. This will not be good for the buck. Once again, Rae gets to test a brand new Winchester bullet. It’s a special round that’s not even on the market yet, Deer Season XP. The impact results are dramatic. See for yourself. Also this week: Start with steep slopes and acorns, then build a bedding area, then add a couple Muddy stands at key locations. That’s where we’ll find Grant and watch his sweat equity pay off!

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Hunting The Last Days Of Prime Rut

Finding the doe that hasn’t been bred means action for you. Lots of bucks will be scent-checking feeding areas and cover. Hunt cover during mornings, food sources during evenings.

Watch young Rae Woods try out the new Winchester Deer Season XP.  Wow, see the results for yourself! Then Grant and the boys head to Kentucky for some peak rut action where Grant gets “on the board” when he launches a deadly Havoc broadhead. Planting a tree plot during the rut? Either Grant’s off his rocker or this makes good sense. You decide.

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If the ground isn’t frozen, it’s a great time to plant a tree plot! Fruit and nut trees planted in locations that allow hunters to approach, hunt, and exit without alerting deer can be very attractive to deer and great stand locations!

She’s growing up fast! Raleigh Woods gets her first buck with a bow. She makes a great shot and we have the footage! Plus, Grant and Adam both put more venison on the ground! 3 deer down in this episode.

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Fan of BBQ Venison?

Click here for an easy 4 ingredient Crock-Pot recipe!

The peak rut is here! Grant shares real world strategies for hunting the peak rut. Plus, he’ll share post rut strategies. This episode begins with a surprise guest under our Muddy tree stands. He has no idea we’re right above him!

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Hunting Bucks During The Peak Rut

Receptive does are the biggest attraction, not food, cover, water.

For best odds of seeing a big buck, hunt cover.

In this episode: Grant takes the mystery out of hunting scrapes! What are they? Why do bucks make them? Plus, watch this episode to see a Missouri buck turn the tables on a stalking predator. It’s rare video of one of those awesome moments in nature! Click here to view the show now!

Tip of the Week:

Hunting that big old nocturnal buck may not be wise.

• It’s adding more pressure, making matters worse for you.
• Leave him unpressured until the rut and he’ll be a better daylight cruiser!
• For now, target bucks that show daylight possibilities!

When you think big bear, do you think of Arkansas? You will after watching this episode. Of course, we’re all about growing deer, but when Pro Staffer Heath Martin sends a Havoc through a 500lb black bear, we wanted to share the hunt.

Strange wind: Numerous days of southeast winds has made hunting tough at The Proving Grounds…but Adam Keith figures out a plan, and puts some venison on the ground.

Tip of the week: Big Bucks And Scrapes

It’s that time of year!

• Put trail cameras on scrapes now.
• If you locate a big buck move in quick.

It’s almost impossible to pattern deer with acorns everywhere. When Grant discovers a pattern in a food plot, he and Adam go for it! Then Grant takes the stage at the Northwoods Church in central Illinois. It’s mature bucks, good food and the good Word. Continuing north on this 1,400 mile road trip Grant explores a central Wisconsin hunting property. Meanwhile, back in Missouri, Adam Brooke bow hunts in a stand of white oaks. It’s a self-filmed success story.

Tip of the Week: World’s Best Deer Food?

It’s the best quality forage they don’t associate with danger. Hunt your food plots with care. Mature deer will pattern you.

The hunt for venison continues: This week it’s red oak acorns vs. Eagle Seeds Broadside mix. Looks like Grant has guessed right! Also, Adam’s got a tasty tip for taking the “game” out of your wild venison. Look out! It’s a bunch of college kids descending on The Proving Grounds. No worries, the Dr. is in!

Tip of the Week: Most Recent Information

Have a plan when you hunt, but always be willing to change.
Foods sources and deer patterns can change fast this time of year. MRI in the deer woods is almost always the best plan!