Improving Tree Stand Cover – #WiredToHuntWeekly 18 (VIDEO)

Tree Stand Setups for Imperfect Trees

Most deer hunters can relate to the perpetual search for that “perfect” tree to put a stand in. The tree I’m referring to has ample cover, it’s straight, comfortable, easy to enter and egress, and most importantly it’s located downwind of multiple trails that are well within effective range. Upon completion of your new stand in this “magic” tree, visions of big bucks sliding through an early morning fog overwhelm your mind. “I’m going to be...

How to Pick the Perfect Tree Stand Location in Summer

Out of all the seasons, I do the least amount of deer scouting during the summer. It’s not that scouting during the summer isn’t practical, but I end up prioritizing other things in life because I know that I want to get as much hunting in during the fall as possible. With that said, I’m still utilizing trail cameras and doing other essential tasks in the woods like picking the perfect tree stand or saddle hunting location. There are a few...

How to Improve Pine Stand Habitat for Whitetails

Tree farms get a bad rap by hunters and are too often viewed as “wildlife wastelands.” But proper planning and management with timber stand improvement (TSI) can make pines a wildlife paradise. They offer safety, food, and hunting opportunities. From the sweltering velvet season to the shortened days of the post-rut, the needs of deer don’t change much. Whitetails need three main habitat features within their home range: variety of food, water...