Snowy Second Shotgun

Well, I'll be first to admit the latest winter storm's fury was much stronger than anticipated. But our new found blanket of white is a gift to shot gunners. Snow makes it very easy to scout recent activity and really highlights the dark deer in the timber. Snow also makes it easy to track, whether it's cutting a big buck's track or going to recover your trophy. The winds and bitter cold today will make conditions hard to hunt, but the reward will be worth it. Saturday's low pressure and blizzard conditions kept both hunters and deer hunkered down, especially in the afternoon. Now an arctic high pressure will be building in, slowly backing the winds down and making perfect conditions for late season tactics. Hunt the food sources and the thick small pockets of cover. Hunting pressure can push deer off of your property and onto your neighbors. If you're not seeing the activity you want, be mobile and go scout fresh tracks in a food source. Deer drives are working quite well, especially if you find some sanctuary where they are holed up. This evening and the next few days will be great to go hunting. Activity will be good Sunday evening and excellent Monday and Tuesday afternoons! This weather will test your gear but good luck, dress warmly and enjoy the snow!