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Deer Hunting
Have you ever wondered what the best placement for your treestand or saddle is? Waypoint has you covered by explaining all factors you need to know to improve your placement to get the most out of your next hunt.
Though controversial upon its debut, HECS Technology has been widely embraced by the scientific community as a groundbreaking tool for studying animals in their natural habitat. World-renowned biologist Forrest Galante is one of the biggest proponents of HECS Technology, saying that “it reduces stress on the environment and the animals that live in it.”
What does the face of the hunting community look like vs. how we want it to look and how are we contributing to that? That’s the question that Sam Ayres, host of The Wild Initiative podcast on Waypoint, asks in his latest blog post titled “Is it Time to Cancel the Grip N’ Grin?”
Depending on where you are in the US, finding whitetail isn’t that big of an issue, especially in the midwest. However, finding a BIG whitetail buck is hard no matter where you are. They don’t live long enough to grow to that size without learning a few things, one of which being that it’s safer for them to move under cover of darkness in the Fall when hunters can’t take shots at them. Thankfully, Adam Hayes of Team 200 has identified some factors that will cause those big bucks to make a mistake and move during the daylight hours in this article published on his blog.
Finding success on public land is a big deal. The hunting pressure is usually high, resulting in wary animals that don’t let their guard down. Many hunters take a lot of pride in only hunting public land, and if that’s what they love to do that’s great. But you can’t argue with the success rate of hunters with access to private land.
“Traditional hunting is not something that most people can just jump right into,” writes Ryan Lampers, co-host of the Hunt Harvest Health podcast, “With the vast majority of the hunting culture being lost with urban civilization, knowing where to start in your quest to learn more about this lifestyle can be difficult.”
“I wish someone had sat me down before I started my personal development as a backcountry hunter to introduce me to some of the topics discussed during the Summit” - Joe Sangimino
Have you tried to relocate a buck after he’s disappeared during the shift? It can take a while to find bucks after they disperse into their fall ranges, so don’t lose hope too soon.
Big Game
A trio of hunters tackle their tundra trophies in the desolate wilds of Greenland. Browning, Outdoor Life and Leupold team up for a wild safari hunting musk ox and caribou.
It’s the week leading up to your archery elk hunt. Time to kick back, relax, and shut down right? Seems logical, but that’s not the route to take. If you want to be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared, follow these 3 steps to ensure the best chance of success:
It’s early September in elk country. The air is crisp, the coffee is hot, and there are still a few hours before dawn. It’s the morning of your first archery elk hunt and the excitement is rich. While you can find ample advice of how to prepare for this new adventure, what may be more beneficial is knowing what costly mistakes to avoid. The three most common mistakes made by first-time hunters are
What does the face of the hunting community look like vs. how we want it to look and how are we contributing to that? That’s the question that Sam Ayres, host of The Wild Initiative podcast on Waypoint, asks in his latest blog post titled “Is it Time to Cancel the Grip N’ Grin?”
“Traditional hunting is not something that most people can just jump right into,” writes Ryan Lampers, co-host of the Hunt Harvest Health podcast, “With the vast majority of the hunting culture being lost with urban civilization, knowing where to start in your quest to learn more about this lifestyle can be difficult.”
Hunters like to dream. Whether it’s a big set of antlers they want on the wall or an epic adventure in a far-off place, there’s always something in the back of their minds that they think, “Man, I’d love to do THAT.” For Browning’s Rafe Nielsen, Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean, and Leupold’s Shane Miesel, one of those dreams became a reality as the three of them made the long journey to Greenland’s rugged coast in search of musk oxen and caribou in the hunt of a lifetime captured beautifully by filmmaker Luke Renard in the new Browning Film 71° North, coming to Waypoint this Friday, August 21, 2020.
Elk hunting is one of the most demanding pursuits a hunter can partake in, both physically and mentally, so it is crucial to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead if you were lucky enough to draw a tag this year.
“I wish someone had sat me down before I started my personal development as a backcountry hunter to introduce me to some of the topics discussed during the Summit” - Joe Sangimino
It’s a tough task to hunt this kind of open country if you’re familiar with the area, let alone if it’s your first time. Mancl and Nading feel this steep learning curve right off the bat. But after a week of persistent scouting, spotting, and stalking, they’re able to get in close enough to take a shot on a nice buck.
Hearing the bugle of a bull at daylight after hours of close pursuit is unlike any other feeling. Bowhunting this animal presents a new challenge that is unique to elk. It’s important to scope areas from a variety of different vantage points. Be persistent and patient when finding a specific vantage point.
There is hardly anything more terrifying than coming in contact with one of the most dangerous large game species - the moose. The stakes only get get raised when you are unable to turn and run, and the bull approaches ready to fight his hunter. This slow motion clip depicts that moment perfectly in just a few chilling seconds.
Turkey Hunting
This may surprise a lot of folks who aren’t in the woods or have trail cameras running every day of the year, but male turkeys do strut and gobble year-round. The reason that male turkeys strut is to show off their plumage and attract a mate. While the hen turkey is the one who dictates when the mating season begins, which gobblers they want to breed with, and where they want to breed, in the mind of the gobbler, this can happen at any time.
“I wish someone had sat me down before I started my personal development as a backcountry hunter to introduce me to some of the topics discussed during the Summit” - Joe Sangimino
Turkey hunting is considered an art by many of its practitioners. The birds have a keen eyesight that makes fooling them extremely difficult. With this in mind, it’s important to set up early so that you’re not scrambling to get situated right as a nice tom is strutting into view. Here are 2 quick tips for setting up on your turkey hunt from Browning’s Turkey Hunter.
Though controversial upon its debut, HECS Technology has been widely embraced by the scientific community as a groundbreaking tool for studying animals in their natural habitat. World-renowned biologist Forrest Galante is one of the biggest proponents of HECS Technology, saying that “it reduces stress on the environment and the animals that live in it.”
Time to gear up for the spring turkey season, and hardcore turkey hunters all over the U.S. are taking up bows to harvest these birds. For those of you who are passionate about chasing turkeys with a bow and arrow, here are 7 essential items/tips to step up your turkey game.
Normally you want to hit the bird broadside, with a perfect shot hitting the point where that line would intersect the crease in the wing as it meets the breast. A perfect neck shot, well that’s for the professionals.
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Have you ever wondered what the best placement for your treestand or saddle is? Waypoint has you covered by explaining all factors you need to know to improve your placement to get the most out of your next hunt.
We hate to be right on this but beginning as early as 2010, we started sounding the warning that two things would happen with hogs in Texas.
This may surprise a lot of folks who aren’t in the woods or have trail cameras running every day of the year, but male turkeys do strut and gobble year-round. The reason that male turkeys strut is to show off their plumage and attract a mate. While the hen turkey is the one who dictates when the mating season begins, which gobblers they want to breed with, and where they want to breed, in the mind of the gobbler, this can happen at any time.
A truly admirable hunter, Remi Warren is featured on the SOLO HUNTR Podcast where he and Tim Burnett sit down to talk about a giant buck Remi shot in Montana and the persistence and discipline it took to track this giant after the arrow…well we don’t want to give the whole story away, but trust us you do not want to miss this.