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The late Gary Clancy hunted whitetails in over 20 different states and provinces. Throughout his life, Gary...

The late Gary Clancy hunted whitetails in over 20 different states and provinces. Throughout his life, Gary wrote 6 hunting books and spent countless hours presenting at hunting seminars from Tennessee to Wisconsin. Although Gary passed away on July 27, 2016, his knowledge and passion for hunting will be passed on through his previous work and countless contributions to the great outdoors.

The Deal On Turkey Decoys

Most of the time, a turkey decoy will help you to close the deal when you are calling to a gobbler. Most of the time, when a gobbler comes to your call and then sees the decoy, the game is … Continued

So, You Want To Call Coyotes: Part 1

Let me give you fair warning right now. If you are hoping to find some easy tricks for calling coyotes in this column, you are barking up the wrong tree! There is nothing easy about calling coyotes. Of the dozen or so hunters I have introduced to calling coyotes, only a couple of them are still at it. Most of them have given up and gone on to easier winter pursuits, such as ice
fishing, playing cribbage or watching basketball.

How To Use Friction Calls

For most of us, choosing the right call for the circumstances is a big part of the challenge of turkey hunting. I don’t know why I feel so darn smart when I convince a bird with a brain the size of a marble, that he should come and pay me a visit, but I do, and I’m betting you do, too. If we didn’t feel that way, we would not be turkey hunters. Let’s take a look at friction calls in
this column.

So, You Want To Call Coyotes: Part 2

If there are no coyotes within hearing distance of where you call from, it will not matter what kind of call you use or how proficiently you use it, you will not call in any coyotes! I know that might sound elementary, but setting up to call within hearing distance of at least one coyote is crucial to your success. Here’s how to find some spots to call.

Tools For Turkey Hunters

Turkey hunters, like most hunters, tend to get a little carried away when it comes to stuff. I’m as guilty as anyone. Not too long ago, I grabbed my turkey vest to toss it in the truck and darn near … Continued

Calling Deer Is Easy… Really, It Is! Part 1

The first time I ever heard a buck grunting, I thought that one of my farmer friends’ pigs had gotten loose in the woods. Nobody was more surprised than me when that dandy 10-point buck crested the ridge instead of a pig! Anyone can learn to call deer, and every hunter should, because calling deer is a lot of fun!

How To Beat Stinky Feet: Part 1

Rubber alone is not the cure-all for ground scent many hunters believe it to be, and I can prove it. I did a little experiment using my hunting dog. I discovered personal hygiene and outdoor control are very important to control ground scent.

Buck Or Doe — Which Decoy Is Best?

“Buck or doe — which decoy works the best?” This is a question I get asked a lot. The answer is easy — “both of them work!” The very best decoy set-up is a buck with a doe. At this … Continued

Calling Deer Is Easy … Really, It Is!: Part 2

In Part 2, I will discuss four common deer vocalizations: the contact grunt, trailing grunt, tending grunt, and doe bleat. Anyone can learn to call deer, and every hunter should, because calling deer is a lot of fun!