Does hunting help with overpopulation? Yes it most certainly does. Wildlife is a Public Resource In the old days, anyone could hunt and kill anything, and that meant we might run out of animals to hunt and kill! We don’t want species to go extinct if we can avoid that! Smartly, the North American Model… Read more »
Many hunters like to take home their catch and cook it. This is especially true for deer hunters who then use the venison meat to feed their friends and family. What are some cooking tips for venison so that its flavor and texture are “the best?” Proper Cooking Methodologies First, avoid overcooking the meat…. Read more »
When you’re out hunting, you want to mask your scent. You don’t want animals to know you’re nearby. 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 smell. You can use scent-killing soaps or cover scents, and they… 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 Antlers Why do deer even have antlers? Well, it’s a male thing. Male deer use antlers to… Read more »
Some hunters hunt for a couple hours, while others do all day hunts. If you’re going to do an all day hunt, how should you prepare for that? Ready for the Grind Well, for starters, get your head in the game. Hunting may look easy but it can be a grind, honestly. It’s kind of… Read more »
So you’re gearing up for a deer hunting trip at Tioga Ranch? Nice! What are some things not to do when hunting deer? Show Up Rusty Before you actually get out on the land in search of deer to hunt and kill, you should make sure you practice using your bow or rifle often. That… Read more »
Deer hunting is like most things– it takes practice to get good at it. When you’re trying to become a better deer hunter, it’s a good idea to look at successful deer hunters and learn from them. What makes them successful? Why do they do so well? What are some of their habits? Detail Oriented… Read more »
Are you a hunter? Do you own firearms? If so, it’s important to clean and maintain them. What are some tips for doing so? Before Cleaning Before cleaning or maintaining a firearm you need to make sure it’s unloaded. Once it’s properly unloaded then it’s time to disassemble your gun. You can check the manual… Read more »
As a hunter, when’s the best time to scout deer? While some people may argue about this answer, it’s generally accepted that late winter/early spring is the ideal time for this activity. Why is this? Visual Clues Well, in the months of March and April, in particular, you get a lot of visual clues about… Read more »
A “boar” is defined as a tusked Eurasian wild pig from which domestic pigs are descended or an uncastrated domestic male pig. At Tioga Ranch in Pennsylvania, we offer guided boar hunts 7 days a week, year-round. You can even hunt for trophy Russian boar which weigh between 151 and 250 pounds. We even have… Read more »