by Tom Ryle | May 16, 2011 | Deer, Hunting
Mapping Hot Stand Sites In parts 1 and 2 of this series I focused on gathering intelligence on deer movement and core rut zones. In part 3, we’re going to put that data to work. Before we begin, I want to clarify what I mean by “hot stand sites”. I define a...
by Tom Ryle | Apr 13, 2011 | Deer, Hunting, Outdoor Education
Finding Core Rut Zones In Part 1 of this series I discussed the importance of mapping deer trail networks when the deciduous trees and vegetation are bare, revealing otherwise difficult to discern trail networks and other key topography features. In this post, I will...
by Tom Ryle | Apr 5, 2011 | Deer, Hunting, Outdoor Education, Wildlife
The close of deer season across the country is a time when many hunters trade their muck-caked boots for a pair of fleece-lined slippers. It’s a time to reflect on close calls, time afield with good friends & family, and filled tags for those fortunate...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 29, 2010 | Deer
When a deer, elk, bear or other game steps into your shooting lane you’ve got to execute a good shot to ensure a quick, humane kill. Shooting at moving game isn’t advised as it can lead to poor shot placement. A good tip is to make a soft doe bleat with your voice –...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 14, 2010 | Deer
This will be a short post, but I wanted to share some photos of my latest mount. I had Charlie Smith do the work and he does a fantastic job on blacktails! Many of the standard off-the-shelf forms don’t fit the capes of these deer very well so Charlie modifies...
