http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/blogs Bowhunt America | Blogs en jace@bowhuntamerica.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-08T21:48:51+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/let-it-rain/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/let-it-rain/#When:20:48:51Z Anyone who has been following my food plot blog knows that the weather in southeast Colorado has been less than cooperative. In fact, most farmers still don’t have crops in the ground. The lack of snow in Colorado’s high country coupled with Mother Nature’s lack of cooperation has put planting on hold. Plots 101 2012-05-08T20:48:51+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/newfoundland-magic-part-2/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/newfoundland-magic-part-2/#When:19:38:32Z With each step, the fog-bound moose grunted as he homed in on us. “At least 30 inches wide,” my guide, Perry Broughton, whispered. At about 90 yards, though, the bull began angling to our left, apparently suspicious. “Wind’s wrong,” Perry muttered moments before the bull stopped. The moose stood staring for long minutes, Newfoundland minutes, then high-stepped it into the 10-acre tangle of over-our-heads brush that covered the left side of the valley. Just like that, he was gone.  Best of Bill 2012-04-03T19:38:32+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/bold-battery-life/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/bold-battery-life/#When:19:17:38Z I realize that these trail camera photos were taken in late February and it’s now early April. This happens every year. My deer areas that were so productive during the fall get vacated in the spring. Honestly, I’m not sure why. Recent Posts, SpyPoint Central 2012-04-03T19:17:38+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/the-food-plot-blues/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/the-food-plot-blues/#When:19:11:42Z Unseasonably warm temperatures and zero rainfall have been the story in southeast Colorado as of late. Agriculture fields usually bustling with tractor activity sit dormant.  Gun-shy farmers fear the searing temperatures, constant wind and drought will affect seed germination. Recent Posts, Plots 101 2012-04-03T19:11:42+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/avoiding-landmines/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/avoiding-landmines/#When:13:49:29Z In the March/April edition of Bowhunt America I wrote a feature article about food plot planting. In that article I talked about the importance of gathering knowledge, doing research and the pre-planning required when planting a food plot. Currently, being in the pre-planning phase of planting my own 2012 food plots, I wanted to make another point. Recent Posts, Plots 101 2012-03-22T13:49:29+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/newfoundland-magic-part-1/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/newfoundland-magic-part-1/#When:21:26:19Z Few animals in North America are more fascinating for bowhunters than moose and caribou. Moose are the largest antlered game on the continent. Caribou rank among the most majestic. Both lend themselves very well to bowhunting, and there is no doubt that a combination bowhunt for moose and caribou is one of the premier hunts in all of North America.  Recent Posts, Best of Bill 2012-03-07T21:26:19+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/warming-up/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/warming-up/#When:15:55:28Z Warmer temperatures finally hit southeastern Colorado this past weekend, and my good buddy Jason Weaver and I took full advantage of the warming trend. Knowing that our food plot planting season is just around the corner we loaded up on the ATV and hit the river bottom to select our plant sites. Plots 101 2012-03-07T15:55:28+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/ready-to-grow/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/ready-to-grow/#When:17:55:17Z As spring encroaches some bowhunters will be readying their bear gear and brushing up on turkey calling techniques, others will be combing the forest and fields for abandoned antlers. But across the hunting world, another activity is skyrocketing in popularity, and some hunters this spring will take to the field to prep for fall deer hunts by measuring the pH level of soils and researching the best regional seeds to plant. To attract deer and keep herds healthy, more and more hunters are turning to food plots as the myriad advantages of this strategy become increasingly apparent. Growing food plots can be intimidating to the uninitiated and the green-thumb skills needed to be successful seem foreign to many hunters. But growing a food plot isn't rocket science—anyone can do it. If you are greenhorn food-plotter or a seasoned vet looking to beef-up on your growing knowledge, follow this blog throughout this season as we provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips on creating or improving your buck-busting plot.     Plots 101 2012-02-21T17:55:17+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/midwinter-snapshots/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/midwinter-snapshots/#When:19:54:06Z Trail cameras are addicting. These incredible pieces of technology allow us to study deer 24 hours a day 365 days a year. They provide invaluable insight into the world of the animals we love to hunt. I must tell you that I’m having an absolute blast with my SpyPoint cameras. The reliability, battery life and photo quality are truly incredible. SpyPoint Central 2012-02-13T19:54:06+00:00 http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/fallsnapshots/ http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/index.php/blogs/blog/fallsnapshots/#When:22:20:11Z Days after harvesting my Colorado mule deer, my hunting grounds got hammered with snow--27 inches to be exact. Not only did this drive deer to farmers haystacks, but it meant trekking into the woods after my Spy Point Cameras was going to be impossible. Just recently was I able to retrieve the cameras and reset them. In the meantime, here are a few photos to enjoy. Recent Posts, SpyPoint Central 2012-01-18T22:20:11+00:00