Mark Kayser Articles

A cooperative coyote helped young pup Sully get off to a good start on an early but the first of many hunting trips.

It’s almost whitetail opener and time to climb into a treestand or sneak into a ground blind for your chance at archery success.

Hand calls offer more to you than an economical means to call in a coyote. If you think hand calls should be sitting on a shelf as an heirloom, think again.

There are numerous reasons why early stand placement proves to be a successful whitetail strategy. Here are a few to consider.

Coyotes love low terrain to make an entrance and for a hurried escape. Plan for this evasive action the next time you set up to hunt songdogs.

Summertime coyote hunting can be exciting due to the enthusiasm of coyote parents and pups alike.It’s also a time to start a new pup down the road to be a good coyote hunting partner during any season.

Varmints, east to west across the nation, provide predator hunters with an excuse to get out and exercise their predator rifle setups. That alone is a standout reason to take an afternoon, or an extended weekend, to vacation with varmints.

The craze in long range shooting is expanding the optic market exponentially, including in predator hunting. It could be the answer to your hung-up predator dilemma. But if you don’t need it, simple is just fine for close-quarters encounters.

Setting up a long-range bow for western whitetails isn’t difficult but it does require a clear understanding of the habitat and targeted subspecies.

It’s time to tackle a few chores for the fall season. Though you’ll leave your archery gear at home to complete these whitetail duties, it’s vital to keep the focus of the bow front and center.

Regardless of where you live and hunt, employing these proven western tactics are bound to boost your DIY whitetails success.

Every year companies launch new products in hopes of capturing your attention, and ultimately, your hard-earned cash. Here are some you may want to consider for your predator pursuits.

Create a feed and forage plan with each season in mind, and then set the table for the deer on your property.

If you’re interested in observing a den of coyotes you will have to search diligently as most don’t stand out. But it's beneficial to learn where they are and how they act.

Create a spring clean-up to-do list and get to work on your whitetail property.

If you shed hunt this winter, then keep these low-impact practices in mind to minimize your impact on already stressed deer.

The world’s greatest Easter egg hunt for shed antlers is right outside your door and begins at the gate of your nearest whitetail hunting property.

As the fur season disappears for another year it doesn’t mean the predator hunting opportunities disappear. They just change in nature, but the challenge continues. Try these natural baits that lure coyotes.

Animal distress calls are a proven tactic used by predator hunters. Adding bird calls into the mix can make them come running.

Sometimes your camouflage may need a tweak, depending on your surroundings. Don't be afraid to mix up your camo pattern.

Managed wildlife properties include a bevy of reasons on why they should be considered and utilized for predator hunting, particularly for coyotes. If your property or a friend’s is sitting idle during the fur season, consider these reasons to open the gate for a predator adventure.

A coyote has spotted you. Does it mean your hunt is totally busted and it's time to go home? Mark Kayser's proven tips may help you hunt longer.

It's easy to get into a rut with your calling sequences for coyotes and bobcats. Don't do that.

Hunt counterintuitive to traditional wisdom for late-season whitetail success.

You may not have to worry about vehicles sounding alarms for an urban predator hunt. For the rest of you hunting coyotes in scattered wild lands, the sound of a vehicle means one thing to predators — humans are on the scene, so be wary.

Do you have a favorite predator hunting article from the past year? Here is our list of editors’ picks for the top 10 Predator Xtreme stories of 2019.

To up your whitetail rut game, here are a few amendments for your playbook to consider.

Identify the variables and create a plan to make them more predictable to make this year’s rut sits more reliable.

Learn when it's time to transition to Fight Club mode when you're hunting predators and why it works.