Adam Moore

This title might seem a little misleading. It probably ruffles a few feathers, but hear me out. There’s a whole market of deodorants, detergents, and, yes, even mouth spray that promises to fool a big buck’s nose. I’m not saying they don’t work in some capacity or that, if compounded, they might not...

Other than the rut, I can’t think of a more exciting time of deer season than opening day. Aspirations are high. Weather patterns start to turn. Those bucks you’ve cleverly nicknamed are still stuck on their patterns and sporting more headgear than your favorite football team. If opening day dreams...

Sometimes the biggest hurdles in the woods aren’t other hunters or natural predators but ourselves. That’s right, the thing keeping you from leveling up in the deer woods is probably yourself. I hate to admit it, but I’ve screwed up more hunts for myself than other folks or coyotes have. In my...

Big rubs and community scrapes get all the attention when it comes to deer sign, and I get it. They’re cool, and in some way, they’re a good indicator that you’re on the right scouting path. However, they can be misleading if you misinterpret the surrounding clues or landscape. On the other hand...