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Steven Reinhold on Self-Filming Predator Hunts

I’ve often been asked how you self-film a predator hunt. We self-film predator hunts about the same way we do duck hunts.

Predator, How-To

Finding Shed Antlers: Top 3 Locations

Finding shed antlers can happen anywhere in a deer’s home range, usually encompassing hundreds, if not thousands of acres. But the odds are good; 90-percent or more of the antlers you discover are going to be found in one of three locations.

Deer, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Planning Your Waterfowl Hunt of A Lifetime

Just about anyone that has put on waders and thrown out decoys has had a destination, species or hunt that they always wanted to take. The hunt of a lifetime for me may be very different for you. Either hunt can be filled with memories that will be forever etched in your mind, whether good or bad.

Waterfowl, How-To, Firearm

The Best Camp Coffee Makers of 2021

Not all camp coffee makers are equal. The best option for you depends on whether you are thru-camping or car-camping and what kind of camping stove you have.

Camping

Steven Reinhold on Self-Filming a Duck Hunt

One of the most difficult self-filming hunts is a duck hunt. We used LIDCAMS to film ducks, geese and Sandhill Cranes and got good footage of hunters.

Waterfowl, Dogs, How-To, Firearm

Ensuring It’ll Last: How to Take Care of Your Fishing Rod

Cleaning after every fishing adventure, the right storage, and careful maintenance prolong the life of your rod and ensure optimal performance.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

How Farmers and Landowners Help Predator Hunters Kill More Coyotes

Creating a friendly relationship with farmers and landowners will benefit you as a predator hunter throughout the year. Most of these farmers also were proud owners of livestock such as cattle, goats, and sheep.

Predator, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

The Agony and the Enjoyment of Self-Filming Your Hunt

A growing number of hunters throughout the nation are self-filming their hunts to run on some of the YouTube channels and networks that are devoted to hunts and hunters that you may not see on the larger television networks.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Wild Boar Shank with Dressed-Up Kraut

Wild boar are commonly hunted in Europe as a sport for the elite. The meat is sold in local butcher shops where it is considered a delicacy of the forest.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Why and How to Self-Film Your Hunt with Steven Reinhold

An advantage that I have when I’m self-filming a hunt is that I can look at the footage that I’ve taken as the buck’s approached through the flight of the arrow, see where the broadhead has hit, and learn how he’s reacted after he took the arrow.

Deer, Waterfowl, Predator, Bow

Creating a Dirt Hole Set for Predator Control: 4 Steps

It takes an organized trapping program to control problem predators. If you are considering trapping as a solution, one of the most common and effective sets is a dirt hole set.

Predator, Conservation, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Hand Callers and Ultrasonic Electronic Callers for Predators

After two years of using an electronic caller in an area, if you switch and go to a hand caller, you’ll increase the number of critters you take by about 50 percent.

Predator, How-To, Firearm

Wild Boar Bacon & Beans

Combining wild boar bacon into a batch of home-baked beans will leave you wanting to put another pig in the freezer. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and a large batch will allow you to freeze portions for future use.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

Call Frequency on Ultrasonic Electronic Calls for Predators

A coyote hears up to 45,000 Hz, and a bobcat can hear up to 64,000-65,000 Hz. If we could hear the sounds of the animals in distress, there would not be a need for an ultrasonic predator caller.

Predator, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Brush

Gary Roberson Calls Predators and Becomes a Predator Call Manufacturer

I was a hide hunter during my last couple of years of high school and all the way through college. My brother Russell was the trapper, and I’d help some.

Predator

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Pheasant and Cornbread Pancakes

I was asked to create my version of chicken and waffles, and this is what I came up with. This recipe is simple, delicious and will keep your spouse, kids or guest coming back for seconds.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

BEARTOOTH by Callan Wink: Bottomland Book Club

Beartooth by Callan Wink is a novel that hunters and anglers alike will enjoy and find unputdownable.

Big Game, Bottomland Book Club, Deer

Predator Hunting in January: Capitalizing on Cold Weather and Hungry Coyotes

By Heath Wood December marks a prime time for predator hunters as the cold temperatures of late fall transition into winter, pushing coyotes into a heightened state of activity. Even though I enjoy coyote hunting all year and have had success throughout the year, December often marks the start of my “winter season” of coyote calling and is the beginning of what I believe to be the best time to hunt coyotes. With food sources

Predator, How-To, Video

3 Things to Know About Late-Season Buck Patterns

Understanding a few key patterns can give you an edge in the late season, setting you up for success when the pressure is on and the daylight hours are short.

Deer

Stand Hunting During Late Season Cold Snaps

Success requires mastering the art of patience, staying warm, controlling wind scent, and adapting to frigid winter conditions and, in some cases, snow-covered landscapes.

Deer

How to Extend Your Effective Shooting Distance

While shots can be missed at any distance, the further the shot is, the harder it is to make due to a broader range of influences.

Deer

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

Late Season Deer Hunting in December & January

Late-season deer hunting in December and January presents unique challenges and opportunities for hunters seeking the elusive mature buck.

Deer, How-To

Chef Nathan Duensing puts a new twist on everyone’s favorite waterfowl-based appetizer, a duck popper perfect for any table.

Waterfowl, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Ingredient Wild

The Deep South Rut

For most hunters, November is the month where the magic happens in the deer woods. However, if you drive far enough south, you’ll find a land where the finest days for deer hunting are in December.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Top Tools for Getting Your Deer Out of the Woods

You killed a deer far from the truck. Now what? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to get your deer out of the woods.

Big Game, Deer, How-To

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