Josh Honeycutt

1 day 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month 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.