When you’re out hunting, you want to mask your scent. You don’t want animals to know you’re nearby, as many creatures rely heavily on smell for survival. As such, you don’t want them smelling your sweat or the smell of campfire smoke on your clothes, etc. By the way, every human being has a particular… Read more »
Are elk hunting and deer hunting the same? No! If you’ve been hunting deer most of your life, you’re trained in three things: caution, patience and silence. Now when it comes to hunting elk, they like to hear noise. You’re smart to make noise so break some sticks or smash some trees! Deer like to… Read more »
One of the things hunters like to display on their walls is… antlers. A deer’s antlers are essentially a “trophy” that shows the hunter was able to find and get a deer on their hunt. The Purpose of Deer Antlers Why do deer even have antlers? Well, it’s a male thing. Male deer use antlers… Read more »
Do you need camouflage to hunt? No, you don’t, but it helps! That’s the quick and easy answer. The Benefits of Wearing Camo Could you shoot and kill an animal while wearing a Hawaiian shirt and blue jeans? Sure. That said, camouflage can come in handy when hunting certain animals. Think about how animals see… Read more »
When it’s time for winter hunts, it’s a good idea to layer up. Obviously, you don’t want to wear too many clothes that they’d interfere with the job at hand, right? But it is smart to layer clothing in such a way that you’re warm when you need to be warm and cool when you… Read more »
Throughout the 1900s, there were a number of different breeds of sheep that were bred across the country that resulted in new hybrid breeds that all now fall under the category of Corsican sheep. Interesting Texas Dall Features The Texas Dall was one of these breeds, and it represents a hybrid cross between Mouflon ewes… Read more »
Are you trying to figure out what to get dad for Father’s Day? What are you thinking– another tie? Oh please, no. What about socks? Boring. Here’s a great idea: you two can do a guided hunt together at Tioga Ranch in Pennsylvania, hunting boar, deer, elk, etc. Now that’s something that’ll impress dad– that… Read more »
If you enjoy hunting, there are lots of different animals that you can hunt for. Each one provides you with a unique challenge. Elk are sometimes overlooked by those planning a hunt, but there are so many benefits to hunting for elk in Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why hunting… Read more »
Could you hunt in flip flops? Realistically, that would be a bad idea. You could do it, but it wouldn’t be smart. Most hunters wear hunting boots on their feet when they’re out on the land, hunting for the animals they want to shoot and kill. Hunting Boots Should Be Sturdy Yet Comfortable You need… Read more »
Tioga Boar Hunting is located in rural Pennsylvania, where the weather can be downright cold, especially in the winter months. Hunters who hunt in cold weather should know something about frostbite so they can avoid it. Things to Know About Frostbite What is frostbite? It’s an injury brought on by having your body exposed to… Read more »