Late Season
Understanding Late-Season Deer Behavior
Deer season is over in Minnesota, but you can still use information from the winter months to prepare for next year. Deer behave slightly differently during the late season, when deer season is closed in some places but still open in others. If you’re hunting in a state where the season is still open,…
Read MoreWhy Late-Season Hunts Require Different Scouting Techniques
Late season hunting requires a different set of scouting tactics than hunting during the main season. The rut season calls for aggressive rattling and calling, but later in the season, as the deer herd’s behavior winds down, you can begin to use calls less frequently. You also need to make sure the signs are…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hunting from Ground Blinds in Winter
There’s only about two and a half weeks of deer season left here in Minnesota, so let’s make it count! Keep pulling out your Stump blinds and enjoy the comfort of a Banks Outdoors blind throughout the remaining hunts of 2024. We’ve compiled some of the benefits of hunting from a ground blind during…
Read MoreSafety 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 comfort. Bring a space heater into the blind to maximize your comfort…
Read MoreThe 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 of the holiday weekend out in your Stump blind hunting for a late-season buck.…
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