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40 Great — and Affordable — Gifts for Hunters | Grand View Outdoors

1 week ago | grandviewoutdoors.com | Josh Honeycutt

Appeared in print as "Great — and Affordable — Gifts for Hunters" Modern times post significant economic challenges. Inflation rages, wages are stagnant, and other economic strains remain. Even so, people still want to give to others. For those on a budget, or for those gifting to numerous people, consider the following 40 presents for $20 or less that make great gifts for hunters. $1 to $5 Gifts Hunter’s Specialties Field-Dressing Gloves Hunters who field dress and process game should wear...
A Rare Feat: 200-Class Buck Taken in Snow-Covered Kentucky

2 weeks ago | northamericanwhitetail.com | Josh Honeycutt

Name: Jason BrooksBuck Score: 209 1/8 inches (gross) | 204 inches (net)Date of Harvest: January 10, 2025Location of Harvest: Barren County, KentuckyWeapon of Harvest: CrossbowJason Brooks started hunting 40 years ago. Hunting this deer nicknamed “Brute,” was the culmination of much effort. Brooks started leasing the property around 2012. He leased for years and invested a lot of sweat equity into it. Eventually, when the property went up for sale, he and his father purchased the farm.
The Story of Cyclops: A One-Eyed, 185-Inch Monster Buck

3 weeks ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Josh Honeycutt

Phillip Vanderpool is no stranger to big whitetails. He’s stacked more deer than most, and a big percentage of those are monster bucks. Last season, he added another big Kansas deer to that list. He hunts a 40-acre tract of land. He runs 22 trail cameras on it, and knows what’s in the area. Every trail has a trail camera. He has one trail camera video from November 29, 2021, of this deer. “No question, it’s him,” Vanderpool said.
Hunter Uses Recurve Bow to Tag 180-Inch Kentucky Buck - North American Whitetail

1 month ago | northamericanwhitetail.com | Josh Honeycutt

Name: Brad PoynterBuck Score: 180 2/8 inchesDate of Harvest: September 7, 2024State of Harvest: KentuckyWeapon of Harvest: Recurve bowBrad Poynter likes to hunt with his recurve bow, and during the 2024 deer season, he connected on a 6 ½-year-old brute of a Bluegrass buck. The story didn’t start then, though. “We started paying attention to him in 2022,” Poynter said. “We had a few encounters with him in 2023.
Regional Strut Update: Get the Latest on Turkey Activity Across the U.S.

1 month ago | gameandfishmag.com | Josh Honeycutt |Brandon Butler |Andrew McKean |Doug Howlett

This is the third installment of the Regional Strut Update, our weekly report on turkey activity and hunter successes across the country. This mid-April report includes: In the South, Josh Honeycutt says that while some southern states' seasons have concluded, there are still plenty of opportunities to be had, especially during midday.
Top Turkey Calling Mistakes Hunters Make

1 month ago | bowhunting.com | Josh Honeycutt

Turkey hunting is a way of life. It offers a unique culture that’s different from other types of hunting. Of course, turkey calling is rich with heritage. They even have world championships to celebrate it. But it’s not easy. Nor is it something that comes without error. There are many blunders to avoid when calling wild turkeys. To help minimize the amount of mistakes made, we’ve assembled a list to help guide hunters through the spring season. Here are the top 20 turkey calling mistakes hunters make.
The Cheapest States for Non-Resident Turkey Hunting

2 months ago | bowhunting.com | Josh Honeycutt

In some areas, turkey season is here. In others, it won’t be long. While most turkey hunters hunt in-state as residents, some choose to travel to distant lands. The allure of hunting turkeys in new places is part of the adventure, and they enjoy seeing more of God’s creation. Of course, those planning an out-of-state turkey hunt might be on a budget, and thus, it’s important to know expected costs.
10 Underrated Spots to Find Shed Antlers

2 months ago | outdoorlife.com | Josh Honeycutt

Share Shed hunting is all the rage among serious whitetail hunters these days, and rightly so.
10 Underrated Spots to Find Shed Antlers

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Josh Honeycutt

Shed hunting is all the rage among serious whitetail hunters these days, and rightly so. It’s a fun way to spend time in the woods and it’s a thrill to find the antler of a big buck you plan to hunt next season. But finding sheds consistently is a little more complicated than walking through bedding areas. Of course, some shed hunting spots aren’t secrets. But others are overlooked. Here’s a list of all the high odds spots you should check on your next shed hunting trip.
Everything You Missed at the 2025 ATA Show

2 months ago | archerybusiness.com | Josh Honeycutt

Appeared in print as "Everything You Missed at the 2025 ATA Show" The 2025 ATA Show, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, is in the books. Once again, thousands of new products were on display. Some were redesigned, but many were brand-new launches. Check out some of the big takeaways from the big bow show. New Hunting Bows Not all bow manufacturers were at the 2025 ATA Show. That said, numerous new bows were released at the big archery event, and they’re as good as ever. Some of these...