Whitetail Strategies

How to use deer calls effectively

How to use deer calls effectively

El Bandido recounts taking his first bobcat and continues our series on Whitetail Strategies where we start discussing how to use deer calls effectively. Remember, soft is successful. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Pond5

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Dead deer talk and using a boat to sneak up on deer

Dead deer talk and using a boat to sneak up on deer

In this episode we review a hunting trip where a hunter used a boat to sneak up on deer on public land rather than just driving and hiking. We also continue our series on whitetail strategies discussing what dead deer can tell you about where and how to find your next...

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Interpreting the body language of the whitetail

Interpreting the body language of the whitetail

In this episode we continue our series, Whitetail Strategies, where we learn how to interpret the body language of deer to make ourselves better hunters. We also learn about the Texas secession convention of 1861. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Pond5

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Using scent to your advantage, a key whitetail strategy

Using scent to your advantage, a key whitetail strategy

In this episode we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies, talking about the importance of paying close attention to your scent and using the deer's scents to your advantage. We also learn about the Bexar Remonstrances and the Annexation of Texas to the...

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All about deer scrapes, rubs and the Fredonian Rebellion

All about deer scrapes, rubs and the Fredonian Rebellion

In this episode we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies, and of Chapter 8, The Real Dirt on Scrapes and Rubs. I learned a lot going through this chapter and now have some extra skils to use out in the field and I'm sure you will too. Also, did you...

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All about the whitetail rut and the Texas Navy

All about the whitetail rut and the Texas Navy

In this one we continue our stroll through the book, Whitetail Strategies, were we learn all about the rut. There's some interesting things in this one that we're sure will make you question what you think you knew and teach you a few things or two. We also learn...

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Wind, Whitetails and The Tampico Expedition

Wind, Whitetails and The Tampico Expedition

In this one we discuss how important it is to understand the wind where you are hunting whitetails so that you don't make a mistake and scare off that trophy. We also have a history lesson about the ill fated Tampico Expedition in the lead up to the full blown...

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The hunting gene and having consistent whitetail success

The hunting gene and having consistent whitetail success

In this episode we discuss the hunting gene, do you have it? We talk about how each of us may define "trophy" a little differently and we figure out what it takes mentally to have success in whitetail hunting. Enjoy! The Whitetail Hunting Success Formula courtesy of...

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About the Whitetail and the Runaway Scrape

About the Whitetail and the Runaway Scrape

In this one we continue our review of the book, Whitetail Strategies where we look at chapter 2, About the Whitetail. We go into detail about the whitetail deer's eye, nose, ears, stomach and more. It's very interesting to learn about the biology of whitetail deer. We...

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