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deer hunting late season safety

Dec 05, 2024

Safety Tips for Hunting with Heaters in the Blind

When you’re hunting during the late season, you’ll be battling the cold as you scope out the deer herd. Our Stump blinds are heavily insulated to give you premium protection from the elements, but sometimes you want just one more level of...

deer hunting late season

Nov 27, 2024

The Hunt’s Not Over: Making the Most of Late-Season Buck Opportunities

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you’re enjoying the day with family or friends and celebrating what you’re most grateful for this year. Carve up that turkey you harvested during turkey season and have yourself a delicious meal. Then, spend some...

deer hunting late season

Nov 21, 2024

How to Navigate Snowy Terrain: Late-Season Hunting Tips

Hunting in the snow offers a lot of perks for hunters who want to take on a late-season hunt. It can reveal fresh deer tracks and muffle otherwise crunchy leaves and twigs as you walk through the woods. Learn more...

hunting gear late season safety

Nov 14, 2024

Planning for a Winter Hunting Trip: Gear and Preparation

Hunting during the winter months and late deer season means you need to be prepared for colder weather. Deer season lasts through New Year’s Eve in Minnesota, so you need to be prepared for snow on the ground. You should...

bowhunting tips

Nov 07, 2024

What Should You Do After a Bad Shot and How Long Should You Wait

Bad shots happen to the best of us. Our hand twitches, we misjudge the distance, or the buck moves the slightest inch to the left. All of these things can cause an errant shot, but it doesn’t have to be...

rut hunting

Oct 31, 2024

Maximizing Your Success During the Peak of the Rut

It’s peak rut season here in Minnesota, and the same is true for many other areas of the country. Peak rut season occurs from about mid-October until mid-November. The entire rut season starts earlier and lasts longer, but the peak...

moon phase

Oct 24, 2024

The Impact of Moon Phases on Deer Activity in October

While there isn’t any concrete scientific proof that the moon cycle affects deer behavior, that doesn’t stop hunters from checking out the moon phase charts and planning their October hunts around them. We’ve compiled some common opinions about how the...

hunting

Oct 17, 2024

How to Stay Warm Without Overdressing During Fall Hunts

October and November hunts can have an array of different temperatures. It may be 40 degrees when you go out before sunrise, but by the time the afternoon hits, the temperature has climbed to the 70s. The key to dressing...

hunting

Oct 10, 2024

Why October is the Perfect Time for a First-Time Hunter

October is known for having beautiful weather in much of the United States. The leaves are changing to the classic yellow and red colors and the temperature is in the sweet spot between cold and hot, but it’s also the...

hunting Land Management

Oct 03, 2024

How To Estimate a Buck’s Age

As a general guideline, most hunters hunt bucks that are about three or four years old or older. This is the point where antlers start to become fully developed and they have developed a body structure that maximizes wild game...

hunting

Sep 26, 2024

Things to Consider When Planning an Out-of-State Hunt

Each state has their own deer tags and hunting licenses and their own rules and regulations around hunting. It’s important to do your research and make sure you have all the necessary documents and materials you’ll need for your hunt...

hunting rut hunting

Sep 19, 2024

Tips for Hunting the Rut

Deer season is officially in full swing here in Minnesota! Hopefully you got out on opening weekend and enjoyed some time in your Stump blind. Now that we’re officially in deer-mode, the next thing to keep your eye on is the...

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