At Tioga Ranch, you have the opportunity to hunt whitetail deer. When you get their meat home, it’s time to cook up some “venison,” which is the word for deer meat. When cooking venison, don’t treat it like beef from the supermarket! Otherwise, you’re apt to wind up with it tasting tough and chewy. Tips… Read more »
Who taught you how to hunt? Did you learn when you were a child? What are some tips for teaching a child how to hunt? Safety First and foremost, emphasize safety. Perhaps your child has seen a firearm in person, in your home. So they might know what a gun looks like, but they’ve been… Read more »
So you’re packing for a trip, and on this trip you’ll be hunting in the woods… What should you pack for snacks? Hunters spend a lot of time on the land, far from stores and civilization. That means they carry with them a backpack of supplies, including certain foods and drinks to keep hydrated and… Read more »
If you were lucky, at some time in your young life you have the chance to practice archery at summer camp or as part of a school gym class. Or perhaps you had an adult “show you the ropes.” Well, for many hunters, whether young or old, it’s a worthy challenge to become a good… Read more »
Hunting at Tioga Ranch is a fun experience. That said, what kind of rifle is right for you to use on your hunt? Well, there are several things to take into consideration when choosing your rifle. Caliber For starters, there’s the caliber, which refers to the diameter of the gun barrel, aka the tube through… Read more »
Finally, for the first time in what seems like ages, things are opening back up and we can once again enjoy the activities we love with the people we who mean most to us. As such, many people are trying to make up for lost time by planning fun events and vacations to celebrate life’s… Read more »
Are you a first time adult hunter? What are some things first timers should know about hunting? Ancillary Benefits of Hunting Hunting is a way to secure meat for yourself, friends and family. It’s also a good excuse to get out in nature and learn more about your surroundings– it beats sitting at a computer… Read more »
Sometimes hunters of a certain age find they can’t handle hunting the way they used to, and this is usually due to some change in their life. For instance, older hunters might be battling some physical issues that make it harder to carry all the gear they need to bring with them when going on… Read more »
Summer brings with it hot days. How can you prepare for a hunt on a hot day? Shade Sources Are Critical If you’re going to be hunting on a hot day, shade is your friend. Get out of the relentless sun if and when you can in order to cool down. Rather than hunt with… Read more »
Are you getting ready for a big hunting trip at a place like Tioga Ranch? What are some things you should do to prepare for the hunt? Consider a Guided Hunt There are plenty of things you can do to prepare for a hunting trip. For starters, think about going on a guided hunt. You’ll… Read more »