Deer

The month of October can essentially be broken down into three stages. It is a month like any other and I wanted to run through each stage and what it means for your hunt. First stage is early October which can be really good if you got a buck on a food source or if...

When it comes to hunting from a treestand, there’s actually a few different options that you can come up with depending on what kind of stand you actually hunt out of. In this video, I want to talk about three different types of treestands and I’m going to go ahead and compare and contrast those....

In this video I wanted to go over a 101 on minerals, why I use minerals, why I like them, how they can benefit you, and how they can just help you in your efforts to put a buck down or put deer down in the fall. The biggest reason as to why I love...

In this video I want to talk about five major summer scouting tips you should be doing. Right now summer is in full swing so I wanted to touch on a few things you should be doing during the summer months when it correlates to scouting and deer to help you get prepared for the...

In this video, I’m gonna talk about e-scouting 101 for whitetail. I’ve been sitting at the computer this morning doing some e-scouting for a bunch of different stuff, but I kind of wanted to go over some 101 on e-scouting, why it’s important and why you should be doing it. First of all, e-scouting is...

When you’re out summer scouting, it’s so important to keep the fall hunting season in mind while doing so. The biggest reason is that you need to think about how different the woods are and how the deer act in September, October, November compared to June, July, and August. Everything looks different especially if you’re...

Many deer hunters don’t start shooting their bow until right before season. I believe you should start your archery practice in the spring for a few different reasons. It gives you time to start developing a good routine ahead of summer when you should be shooting a lot. In the spring, I might not shoot...

Studying trail camera images from the past year can help you immensely for the upcoming season. What I like to do is go through all of my trail camera images from the past fall that I saved to connect as many dots as possible. Something that is often overlooked is the fact that deer many...

When it comes to map scouting, the off-season is arguably the best time of the year to be pouring over maps. I absolutely love to be marking a ton of areas in states that I hunt to check out later in the spring or summer. I’m always looking for new spots to hunt and doing...

A popular tactic for early season whitetail, is hunting over food sources: bean fields, field plots if you can plant them, wheat fields, etc. There are a couple of things you really need to pay attention to when hunting food sources in order to hunt them effectively. Related Videos: https://www.getzone.com/video-at-the-ranch-whitetail-preparing-your-gear-first-hunt/ Tips for Hunting Food Sources First,...

Binoculars Should be One of Your Go-To Hunting Tools! In this whitetail hunting tip, Alex discusses the importance of binoculars. There are many reasons binoculars are important for hunting whitetail, but first and foremost, is because they allow you to see small details. Even if you’re hiding somewhere that’s really thick, and you might not...

Smoked meat and deer camp. The two inspire hunters all around the globe. Pork, Chicken, Sausages, Elk, Buffalo or whatever your favorite protein is the magical smell of the BBQ cooking after a long hunt can not be replaced. But in Texas it’s all about the Beef! Josh walks us through cooking his favorite recipe...

Life on a Ranch in South Texas Nothing on a South Texas ranch is easy. Need a light bulb, 1-hour drive to the store. Need to fix a feeder on the Southwest Pasture, 30-minute drive on ungodly roads. Every single thing is working against you. After all the pain of daily routine is over, you...

Cull vs. Management vs. Trophy – Terms that people hear all the time in the deer work. The difference can be confusing at times. These terms mean different things in different parts of the country and can even vary on neighboring properties. Josh Kinser tries to simplify the process and breakdown the difference between Cull,...

Out in the woods for an awesome hunt in West Virginia. Related Videos: At the Ranch – Whitetail: Ground Blind Hunting Related Videos: At the Ranch – Whitetail: Proper Treestand Height

In the Hunt: Early Season Whitetail & Hog Hunts In the Hunt regular Todd Jones is back at the ranch for an early season hunt. Temperatures are high and so is his anticipation of filling the freezer. Does and hogs are on the menu this week as the stands have been vacant for the past...

In the Hunt: Chasin’ the Whitetail Captain Ed Zyak and Captain Justin Leake take a well needed break from filming their Discovery Channel Show, Chasin’ the Sun to hunt some whitetail! These two captains are fresh off the boat and ready to help manage the cull buck population during this late season South Texas Hunt....

In the Hunt: A Kinser Family Deer Hunting Affair The Kinser family loves the outdoors. It’s not just an activity, but an essential part of their lives. Hard work, early mornings and lots of s’mores are just part of life on the ranch. Life is good on the ranch and the anticipation of a new...

Josh Kinser is back at the ranch but this time he brought a special guest. The Daniel Defense Defense Delta 5 makes its appearance and Josh could not be any happier. South Texas is the land of tower blinds and the All Seasons Blind paired with the Delta 5 makes the perfect buck-killing combination. Watch...

In the Hunt: Whitetail Winning Two lucky winners of the Bone Collector Whitetail Championship won a Big & J South Texas hunt. These two Nebraska hunters have always dreamed of heading south to chase South Texas whitetails. To make their trip even better, Daniel Defense and Hornady made sure they have all the firepower needed...

In the Hunt: Daisy’s Big Buck Daisy leaves her sleepy beach town in the PanHandle of Florida to join her dad on the ranch for their annual whitetail hunt. She has been looking forward to this day since taking her first buck last season.  To further add to the excitement, Daisy has her new CZ...

A deer’s need for water will actually fluctuate throughout the year. Water helps control some basic, year-round things for deer such as daily metabolic function, waste excretion, and transporting nutrients and minerals throughout the body. A constant water source will also make those deer stick around, not having to wonder on to your neighbors property...

There is a lot more to feeding deer than dumping out a bag of corn. Deer feeders: spin or gravity? Corn or protein pellets? They all have their place in a properly managed deer lease. Josh Kinser explains the what’s and where’s to get you started down the road to deer feeding success. Get More...