Deer hunting is increasing in popularity according to the National Deer Association (NDA), the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving North America’s favorite game animal. The reports are in for the 2020 hunting season, and deer hunters harvested some 6.3 million whitetails nationwide! This number was the most since 2011. Also, when it comes to… Read more »
You’re driving along a road or highway and you see deer on the side– there are some who are alive, looking at you, and a couple who’ve been hit by a car. Why is it that people see more deer in November than other months? The Rut is Underway It’s that time of year. The… Read more »
At Tioga Ranch, you can hunt several animals including whitetail deer. What are some whitetail scouting tips? Find the Right Cover If you’re on the hunt for mature bucks, where might they be? Generally, mature bucks like to find the thickest (and nastiest) cover they can find. So, that means you want to hunt “unhuntable… Read more »
From the end of August until Thanksgiving in November, Tioga Boar Hunting organizes guided Whitetail deer hunts in rural Pennsylvania. Most of our hunts take one or two days– and all are fully guided. Tioga hunts can involve archery (bring your bow) or firearms, depending on your personal preference. Whitetail deer can be challenging to… Read more »
What’s easier to hunt– deer or elk? Most hunters and guides agree deer are easier to hunt… Oftentimes elk hunting is a step up from deer hunting in the sense that a hunter graduates to hunting elk after they’ve mastered their deer hunting skills. Elk Hunting Versus Deer Hunting Elk are usually found in challenging… Read more »
With a new year comes new year’s resolutions, right? So what are some deer hunting resolutions to make for 2021? Take a Youngster Deer Hunting Have you ever taken someone younger on a hunt? This is a good year to introduce hunting to a youngster in your life. Why not train up a child to… Read more »
Few things are more exciting than going on a whitetail deer hunt. Nevertheless, like all things we endeavor in, we all strive to become the best hunters we can. So what can you do improve success rates the next time you go whitetail deer hunting? Be Aware of the Odor Your Emanating Too strong of… Read more »
From the outside looking in, you might assume that deer hunting and elk hunting are one and the same. Deer and elk don’t look all that different to some people, which is why they mistakenly believe that hunters must take the same approach to hunting them. However, in reality, deer hunting and elk hunting are… Read more »
Hunting for whitetail deer is very popular in the U.S. Nevertheless, there are many hunters who are unaware of what makes whitetail deer so unique. Get more familiar with a creature we love to hunt by learning a few new, interesting facts about them below. Whitetail deer can swim fast. Most hunters know that whitetail… Read more »
Going whitetail deer hunting can be a very rewarding experience for those who love to hunt. Nevertheless, it can also be very challenging if you don’t prepare yourself ahead of time for it. By taking the right approach to whitetail deer hunting, you can increase your chances of taking down a a robust deer during… Read more »