In this episode, Bill Winke takes us back into the tree to hunt the Wide 10 and enjoys one of his most memorable hunts. The buck is out very early dogging a doe that is either in estrous or very close to it. This mature buck’s behavior highlights a key strategy for the rut – when you find the first hot doe in a buck’s core area, you are very likely to see him. Yes, this takes some luck, but hunting around does at this time of the season is the very best approach. Mature bucks don’t cruise as much as people think – find the does and you will find them. Jared Mills updates us on a dream fulfilled – owning his own piece of hunting land. He takes us on an exciting first hunt and discusses his plans for the new farm.
Up Next in 2017 Season
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11-13-17: Killer Rut Stand | Midwest ...
It’s mid-November, and Bill, Jared and Mike are heading to their favorite rut stands; the edges of doe bedding areas. During the rut, setting up on the downwind side of a bedding area can be the very best tactic for encountering a mature buck. After analyzing the map and talking strategy at the...
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11-20-17: Recapping the Rut | Midwest...
For some, it’s been a great rut. For a lot of others, it’s been one of the toughest ruts in recent memory. On this week’s episode, we revisit some of the most exciting 2017 rut hunts from around the country. From second chances with Mitch Mollerus to 70-year-old Bill Yost’s quest to kill a mature...
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11-27-17: Cameraman Kills Buck, 200+”...
Not many people get a chance at a buck of a lifetime in back to back seasons. Caleb Byers is one of the lucky few. On this week’s episode, we catch up with Caleb and Taylor, who have been battling the loss of their best farm this season. On November 9th, Caleb looks up to see a world-class anim...
