Recent content by jfinn

I just bought my 1st bow and arrow and I’m in need of buying some more arrows other then the 6 the shop sold me when I purchased the bow. I’m using carbon express mutiny right now but not sure what the major difference in all the different types of arrows are. I see sites have them as target...

I'm going to be hunting for my 1st time this fall and wanted to put a few trail cams up but its on public land, what do you guys use to keep them secured from anyone that may try to steal them?

I’m looking to get a range finder before summer so I can setup and practice around my yard, does anyone have any recommendations?

Same in Wisconsin can't cause and damage to trees on public land. I'm almost thinking that for this 1st season I might just use fallen lumber to make a ground blind in a few places of the summer and then have them available to me in the fall. Or try and figure out a saddle.

I've read through the rules for the public land and i can't do anything that causes damage,(screw in steps, cut branches), so I'm looking at using some sort of climbing sticks or other way to ascend the tree. I can however leave a stand out until 7 days after the deer season at my own risk as...

What are your opinions on tree stand vs, ground blind? If you use a tree stand where/ how to keep the bow or rifle while sitting? How much do you need calls or antlers to rattle? I’ll be on public land so stand is carry in carry out, are climbing stands too noisy?

Thanks for all the great feedback I just picked up a diamond edge SB-1 and it’s been a fun few days getting the site dialed in

I'm going to be out for the 1st time at 32 years old and I'm feeling the same way in regards to what to do after if I get a deer.

Well as I said I'm brand new to hunting and haven't even harvested my 1st animal yet but I have some questions in regards to after the shot. Is a skinning knife used for filed dressing? Would a 270 caliber be used for most large game (deer mostly)? When I'm shopping for clothing what is how...

Hello, I'm from Southeastern Wisconsin and hoping to get out hunting for the first time this year. I'm planning on starting with whitetail and will look at maybe some small game as well. I'm going to be attempting this on my own as nobody in my family hunts. I'm trying to narrow down what bow...