Red Stag vs. Elk: Understanding the Differences Before Booking a Guided Hunt

To the untrained eye, red stag and elk can appear almost identical. After all, they’re both large with towering antlers and commanding presence. Moreover, both are highly sought after by hunters. Yet despite their similarities, red stag and elk are distinct species with unique traits, behaviors, and hunting challenges Origins and Distribution The red stag… Read more »

How to Track and Identify Red Stag Deer in the Wild

For many hunters, the thrill of red stag hunting lies not only in the moment of the shot but in the pursuit that comes with it, including the tracking, observation, and strategy that lead you to a mature, trophy-class animal. Tracking and identifying red stag deer is both an art and a science. Tioga Ranch… Read more »

The Best Time of Year for Red Stag Hunting in Pennsylvania

When it comes to red stag hunting, timing is everything. The difference between a good hunt and an unforgettable one often depends on when and where you choose to go. Pennsylvania’s varied seasons offer unique challenges and opportunities for hunters in search of trophy red stags, but one period of the year stands out as… Read more »

What to Expect When on a Guided Red Stag Hunt

If you’re searching for a red stag hunting adventure that combines the thrill of the chase with first-class hospitality, few destinations can compare to Tioga Ranch in Pennsylvania. Known as one of America’s premier big game hunting preserves, Tioga Ranch offers hunters the chance to go after red stag deer, a truly beautiful animal. We… Read more »

Tips From Deer Experts to Make You a Better Hunter

Do you hunt deer? Do you want to become a better deer hunter? If you could spend some time with a deer expert, what might he or she tell you about these animals that could help you find and shoot them? Well, you’re in luck. You’re about to read some expert advice about becoming a… Read more »

Elk and Deer Hunting: Are They the Same?

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 »

Why Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?

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 »

What Can You Do With Deer Antlers?

Tioga Ranch in rural Pennsylvania has hundreds of acres of hunting land where hunters come from near and far to hunt various deer and big game. When hunters do shoot and kill deer, they want something to show for it, right? Usually, that means they get the antlers to show off to their friends and… Read more »

Here’s What Deer Hunters May Be Doing Wrong

Are you a deer hunter or know someone who is? What are some things deer hunters do wrong? Not Enough Deer Hunting Practice For starters, a lot of deer hunters just don’t practice enough. When deer hunting season comes around, they haven’t touched their gun in months and they just expect to go out on… Read more »

Red Stag Deer Characteristics

People come from near and far to Tioga Ranch in rural PA in order to hunt all sorts of animals, including red stag deer. They like that Tioga’s red stag hunts include lodging and meals as well as skinning and quartering. Guided hunts are available. Groups/parties of 6 or more hunters can get a discounted… Read more »