Whitetail, Finesse 'em or Force 'em When hunting whitetail afield a common strategy is to use noise to attract in a buck. Most hunters agree that anything from rattling antlers to grunting calls will work. However there is a considerable amount of debate on what intensity should be used when creating these sounds. Some have success with ear-splitting, aggressive bellows while others adamantly believe the only way to go is with gentle grunts. This month's article discusses how much noise you should make the next time you're closing the gap on a trophy buck.
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Save Money, Hunt Longer in Oklahoma 12/29/08
With 2009 just days away, it's time for sportsmen to renew their annual hunting and fishing licenses, but with that reminder comes a new opportunity to purchase a fishing, hunting or combination license that will last five years. [Comments?]
One Week Until Deer Gun Season in Oklahoma 11/14/08
With several exceptional bucks already harvested this year by archery and muzzleloader hunters, the Nov. 22 opener of deer gun season looks promising as thousands of men, women and children will head to the woods and fields for the biggest hunting day of the year. [Comments?]
Oklahoma Archer Gets "Ace of Spades" 10/27/08
When it comes to the Wildlife Department's Controlled Hunts program, few places are revered and esteemed so highly as the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (McAAP) in southeast Oklahoma, and one hunter added to the mystique Oct. 17 when he harvested one of the area's most sought after "nicknamed" bucks, known as the "Ace of Spades." [Comments?]
Oklahoma Free Hunting Days Sept. 6 & 7 09/05/08
Whether hunters use a desk calendar, a Blackberry or a Post-it note to keep track of their schedules, they will want to write down several key upcoming season dates. [Comments?]
Oklahoma Special Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available 08/06/08
Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in three youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private lands in several Oklahoma counties. [Comments?]
Oklahoma Deer Hunters Break Records 07/20/08
Being in the right place at the right time has a whole new meaning for two Oklahoma deer hunters who both harvested record-breaking whitetail bucks in 2007. Both state record bucks were officially scored July 9 by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officials with Boone and Crockett scoring certification. [Comments?]
Oklahoma DWC Opens 3,000 Acres in SE Oklahoma 07/20/08
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to open more than 3,000 acres in southeast Oklahoma to public hunting and fishing. [Comments?]
Oklahoma WMA Has New Regulations Aug 1st 07/18/08
New regulations go into effect Aug. 1 on one of the state's most popular wildlife management areas – Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area in McCurtain County. [1 Comment]
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My First 25th Hour Black Bear I left my house already tired but excited at 4:00 am Saturday the 20th of September, headed for my buddy Brad's house in Booneville, Arkansas. I couldn't sleep the night before so I spent most of the night watching Buckmaster deer hunting videos. The 4-wheeler, the climbing stand, the bow, and backpack was loaded in the truck and as my drive ahead was about 1 1/2 hours, I kept thinking "today feels good."
