Entries Tagged DIY

When it comes to telling compelling hunting stories, few do it as well as the guys from Gritty Films — and this one might be their best yet.

The author has planted Evolved food plot seed in western Wisconsin for two consecutive years. Growing conditions were less than ideal in 2024, and it was a repeat in 2025. Thankfully, the results were better than expected.

Late-winter is the perfect time for building, maintaining and improving whitetail bedding areas, and on some properties a technique called “hinge-cutting” works well.

During fall 2025, the author and his hunting partners field tested five annual seed blends from Mossy Oak BioLogic on three of their western Wisconsin food plots.

The author and his family test three blends from Magnet Outdoors on a few of their Wisconsin food plots.

The Universal Tuning Gauge from Last Chance Archery is a great tool for serious archers and bow technicians.

Here’s how to make the most of your next DIY Hawkeye State bowhunting adventure.

The author has guided big game hunters around the world, and along the way she’s learned the best ways to pack out animals.

Trekking across remote mountain country with your camp on your back offers a serious hunting edge. Here are some tips for planning a successful bivy adventure.

The author and his two brothers head deep into the mountains of New Mexico for a lengthy DIY elk bowhunt, enduring tough terrain, sporadic action and finally an opportunity with the bull of a lifetime.

Tips for planning DIY bowhunts for spring black bears, early fall mule deer, late-season elk and winter Coues deer.

A big summit and its slopes held two mature mule deer bucks day after day, and the author finally connected with one of them on day No. 8 of his DIY public land Colorado bowhunt.

Someone shows you their public land hunting hotspot — should you ever visit it solo?

Taking advantage of the numerous features of mapping apps can drastically improve the outcome of your bowhunts.