July 12, 2024

REVEAL Week Ep. 3 - Nate Krick

54 minutes

In this episode, Nate Krick discusses his upcoming hunting plans and experiences. He talks about his recent lease in Nebraska and the process of finding and negotiating a lease. Nate also shares his transition to shooting a traditional bow and the challenges he has faced. He discusses his strategies for hunting with a traditional bow and the adjustments he has made in his hunting approach. In this conversation, Nate discusses his approach to setting up tree stands and trail cameras for traditional bowhunting. He emphasizes the importance of keeping shots within the 20-yard range and adjusting tree stand locations accordingly. Nate also shares his annual trail camera strategy, which includes leaving cameras out all year, focusing on food sources, and conducting burns to change the habitat structure. He discusses the use of mock scrapes and the benefits of creating focal points for deer. Nate highlights the progress he has made in improving his property and the satisfaction of seeing mature bucks using the land.

Takeaways:

Finding and negotiating a hunting lease can provide convenient hunting opportunities

Transitioning to shooting a traditional bow requires practice and adjustment

Hunting with a traditional bow may require getting closer to the target and using different hunting strategies For traditional bowhunting, it is important to keep shots within the 20-yard range and adjust tree stand locations accordingly.

Leaving trail cameras out all year can provide valuable information about deer movement and shed hunting.

Conducting burns in the late growing season can change the habitat structure and improve deer movement.

Creating mock scrapes and focal points can attract deer and provide opportunities for hunting.

Improving habitat and managing the property can lead to increased deer activity and the presence of mature bucks.

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