According to Adam Hays

Spooking Big Bucks

Hunters often ask about spooking big bucks as a technique. Is it ok to spook a mature whitetail? If you do, what will happen? Will he turn nocturnal or leave the area completely never to return? Is there... Read more »
by Adam Hays | January 10, 2012

Monster Bucks: Red October

There's a special time in the fall when conditions are perfect for harvesting a giant whitetail buck.  I call it "Red October." In the past few weeks I talked about hunting the Opener and the October... Read more »
by Adam Hays | January 10, 2012

Monster Bucks: Bedding Areas

In recent weeks I've discussed late season scouting and how I use this time to locate core areas or "bedding areas." I love to set up along a buck's travel pattern, leading from these little security areas... Read more »
by Adam Hays | December 6, 2011

Monster Bucks: The October Lull

Sounds a little depressing, doesn't it? "Lull" is not nearly as popular a word with whitetail hunters as something like, "The Rut!" Probably because it is just that, a lull in activity that happens somewhere... Read more »
by Adam Hays | December 2, 2011

Monster Bucks in October: The Opener

If I had to pick my favorite month to hunt "Monster Bucks" it would have to be October! Yeah, you heard right: October, not November. I have had my best luck in October and harvested all of my biggest... Read more »
by Adam Hays | October 24, 2011

Monster Bucks: What Does It Take?

What is the key to harvesting monster bucks consistently? There are three things on which you need to focus. First, you need to figure out where those bucks are. It doesn't matter if you are the best bowhunter... Read more »
by Adam Hays | October 5, 2011

Monster Bucks in September

My season started off in the Edmonton Bow Zone this year, unsuccessfully I might add, but I did have my opportunity! The week started off slowly. I showed up a week ahead of the season opener thinking... Read more »
by Adam Hays | October 5, 2011