Best Times to Hunt Scrapes and Rubs

Hunting scrapes and rubs is an exciting and highly effective tactic during the whitetail deer rut. Like many hunters, my father introduced me to the art of finding buck sign. Often, when hunting with my dad, we would stop to observe a shredded sapling or admire the size of a scrape that a resident buck […]
Top Muddy Gear Essentials- Don’t leave home without them!

Over the years, I have learned that be fully equipped, no matter what I am doing, makes all the difference. The construction worker does not go to work without his hard hat and the accountant does not do your taxes without his calculator. Much like the aforementioned personnel, when heading into the great outdoors for […]
Tips And Tricks for Bowhunting in A Ground Blind

One of the biggest challenges bowhunters face is getting close enough to an animal to shoot accurately. This challenge thrills a bowhunter and drives them to put in hard work each season. When a hunter is trying to get an animal into a comfortable shooting range, they must devote the time and effort to get […]
5 Reasons To Use A Ground Blind When Deer Hunting

For years, we have been a proud partner of Muddy Outdoors. From safety harnesses and tree stands to blinds and trail cameras, Muddy has never let us down. Their slogan: “Serious Gear for Serious Hunters” has always resonated with us and we’re proud to utilize their products and services year after year. That trend continues in 2023 […]
Hunting Blinds for Kids| Tips for a Fun and Safe Hunt

Choosing the best Hunting Blings for Kids Chances are pretty good that you learned how to hunt from a family member as a kid. You likely have fond memories of getting your first deer or turkey with a parent at your side. On the other hand, you probably also have some memories where things didn’t […]
Bale Blinds vs. Ground Blinds

Comparing Blae Blinds and Ground Blinds for Hunting The ground blind has quickly become one of the best setups a hunter can employ. Ground blinds for hunting are well known for waterfowl hunting, but they also have numerous applications for hunting deer and turkeys. One recent innovation in the ground blind has been the bale […]
Planning Your “Rutcation”

Best Deer Hunting Stands and Locations for the Rut Not all of us can travel from state to state filling one tag after another during the peak of the whitetail season. Most hunters lead busy lives with work, family, and other personal responsibilities that just don’t allow us to hit the “pause button” on life […]
Roosted = Roasted | 2018 Muddy Turkey Camp

2018 Muddy Turkey Camp Hunt Our annual Team Muddy Turkey Camp took place in Southern Iowa over the past week and it was nothing short of a great time! Not only were we fortunate to wrap our tags around 24 big longbeards during the first 4 days of Iowa’s season, but we were able to […]
Spring Turkey Scouting and Trail Camera Tips

Pre-Season turkey Scouting with Trail cameras For those of us not located in the deep south, turkey season remains what feels like centuries away. However, don’t waste your time by wishing the pre–season away. There is still a lot of work that can and should be done. Many people do not utilize their tools and […]
Effective Turkey Decoy Strategies for Hunting Out of Ground Blinds

Turkey Decoy Strategies When Hunting From Ground Blinds Few turkey hunters today head to the woods without having one or more decoys with them. Whether you are run and gunning turkeys in big timber country or hopping ground blinds in southern agricultural fields, decoys can help bring that boss gobbler those extra steps needed to […]