- Aug 24, 2016
Moultrie Forum
The Moultrie Forum is now live. The forum is the perfect opportunity to join the Moultrie Team and other hunters to discuss all things Moultrie and all things hunting.
The Moultrie Forum is now live. The forum is the perfect opportunity to join the Moultrie Team and other hunters to discuss all things Moultrie and all things hunting.
Moultrie Trail Cams have been making hunters more successful in the woods since 1980, but it's important to know how to interpret what your trail cam photos mean, so that you can kick off the season the right way. Here's five things to look for while checking cameras late this summer.
Turkey season will be here before you know it, but there are some key land management chores to do right now. In a few weeks Toms will be gobbling and strutting and you’ll be chasing turkeys through the woods and fields, but right now there are some important management chores to get done.
"As fast as the season moved in, it's now coming to a quick close for many deer hunters. But the late season can be a very successful time to hunt. Join Weston Schrank as he takes you along setting up several trail cameras specifically to catch late season bucks and observe their winter patterns.'
"It’s amazing how fast things can change during this time of the year. Literally overnight, you can go from no shooters or all nocturnal activity, to a jailbreak of bucks you’ve never seen before chasing does under your stand while you’re at home on the couch! Don’t fall victim to lapses in information during the rut; put to use one of simplest, yet most effective tools deer hunters have access to in the last three decades – the trail camera."
When a fresh scrape-line suddenly pops up in your neck of the woods, grab your climbing treestand and take full advantage of the situation.
Before planting any food plots, formulate a strategy. Decide how many food plots you need to attract, hold, and feed whitetails and other wildlife on your property, then decide where to locate them. Some state's wildlife departments offer land consultations for a nominal fee. They can suggest what to plant, where to plant it, and how many wildlife plots to plant.
Take your game-camera scouting to the next level with cutting-edge tactics and advanced strategies that will help you pinpoint, pattern and connect with more bucks this season.
You probably already know that Moultrie is the leading feeder brand because its products are reliable, durable, affordable and easy to use. However, with new technology comes new strategies: Programmable spin-cast feeders allow you to schedule up to 6 feedings a day using a digital timer, but that can leave some hunters scratching their heads over just how long feed times should be. Getting it right takes a bit of experimenting.
Temperatures are rising and antler development is in full swing, which means the summer months are upon us. High quality food sources are important for proper development of does and bucks. Read about the 1 Simple Tip for Growing Bigger Bucks and Increasing Fawn Survival.
“They say it can’t be done. I do not agree. When the rut arrives, chaos ensues, deer run wild, and any attempt at patterning a buck is futile. At least that’s what we’ve been told over the years,” says Outdoor Life author, Mark Kenyon. “But recent research has shown that this commonly held belief seems to be nothing more than a myth.” According to the Quality Deer Management Association, “During the fall, these bucks (that were collared) spent less time just randomly walking around, and instead every 20-28 hours would revisit 2 to 5 focal points within their home range.” That means bucks don’t wander aimlessly during the rut...
“A trail camera can be a hunter’s best friend, but if used improperly they can also be your worst enemy. The risk in using trail cams lies in the hunters’ addiction to looking at the photos too often. So the question then becomes, when should you check your cameras?” This article from Outdoor Life explains what you should do to avoid putting pressure on local deer...