Grow the Hunt

Fawn Facts

Thanks Jeff for sending in this great shot of a Doe with her newborn fawn. It was captured in Minnesota by a Moultrie Game Spy I-40 digital trail camera.

Here are some facts that you might find interesting:

• A deer’s gestation period is between 200-205 days.
• Most fawns are born in late May or early June.
• Usually a doe will give birth to a single fawn the first time she gives birth, but after that, twins are often likely.
• Baby deer usually weigh between 4 ½ pounds -5 ½ pounds at the time of birth.
• Fawns can usually walk 20 minutes after birth.
• A doe will lead her fawns away from where they were born to a place that will provide some cover. The spotted fawns are nearly odorless and almost impossible to see when they are hidden in cover. The doe will then leave the fawns alone in the cover to draw predators away from them. She will return five to eight times a day to nurse then leave again.
• In a period of two to three weeks, the fawns are able to follow their mother while she feeds. The fawns self wean as they begin to feed on various vegetation.
• Young does may stay grouped together throughout the year but young bucks will leave the group in the fall.

Hunting for Land Owners

How many times have you driven by a piece of property that looks like it is perfect habitat for hunting? Chances are it has happened many times. All too often hunters will never pursue gaining permission to hunt these areas simply because they do not know how to go about finding who owns the property. A simple phone call to the county Tax Assessor’s office is a great place to start.

In the past, to find out who owned a piece of property required going down to the county Tax Assessor’s office and digging through books of maps. Many counties now have tax maps online that are easily accessible. These maps are a great place to look for information about who owns the property. Many times they list the owner’s name, address and phone number. It may take a little digging, and a little begging, to be granted permission to hunt a piece of property. But it will be worth it when you can hunt the area you have dreamed of for years.

Bill Dance Fishing Blooper

We know this video isn't hunting related, but everyone loves a blooper clip! Here is one of our favorites of Bill Dance getting hit by a jib arm.

Happy Memorial Day!

This great turkey picture was sent in to us by Tom. It was taken in Southern Missouri by a Moultrie D-40 camera two weeks before the season opened. Tom is unhappy to report that the boss tom made it through the season without becoming dinner. Better luck to everyone who is hunting over Memorial Day weekend.

Deer Season is only 5 months away!

Moultrie knows to most deer hunters the warmer months seem to drag on and on. Here is a picture that was submitted to us that we thought we would share to give you a little incentive when you are wondering if all of the hard work that you are putting in this summer is going to be worth it.

Remember May is a good time to mow your perennial grasses to promote re-growth.

Pond Fish Feeder Sale

Spring has finally arrived and Moultrie has fishing on the brain. Now through April 30th Moultrie is offering 15% off all pond fish feeders.

With three different models to choose from Moultrie, has the fish feeder that will meet your needs. Reel in these great savings before they get away.

Take a Kid Fishing

With temperatures warming up, spring is the perfect time to introduce a kid to the outdoors. A great way to do this is to take them fishing. Here are a few tips for these outings that can keep your kids interested in the outdoors wanting to come back time after time.

• Go shopping for fishing equipment together. Let the child pick out their rod. There are many combinations available to kids. Many have designs or colors that are appealing to children and the shorter rods are easier for kids to handle. A small tackle box with a few select baits and floats complete the outfit. Keep the set up simple. Complicated equipment can discourage kids.
• Target areas that have a high likelihood of success. A small pond or lake that has been stocked with fish is a great place to try. Most kids are happy just catching a number of small fish such as bluegill. The success of catching fish keeps kids interested and makes them look forward to the next trip.
• Try using live bait to increase the chances of catching fish. Once a child has mastered casting, let them try using a simple bait such as a beetle spin. This gets them involved and keeps them from losing interest.
• Be sure to bring plenty of snacks and drinks to make the time outdoors more enjoyable.
• Most importantly, be patient. You may spend most of your time untangling lines or baiting hooks. Kids easily get distracted, they may think the butterfly or frog that they just caught is more fun than fishing. Just roll with it and let them enjoy the time spent outdoors away from TV and video games.

Moultrie Photo Caption Contest - Update

Unfortunately we didn’t receive any entries for our first Photo Caption Contest. We’ll try again soon with a different game camera picture, so keep checking back for your chance to enter and win.

Moultrie Photo Caption Contest

Moultrie receives hundreds of photos captured with Game Spy trail cameras every month. We thought it would be fun to take an interesting photo and let our blog readers create a caption. Make the caption funny, cute . . . whatever you choose. A judge from Moultrie will pick the best caption and the winner will receive a Moultrie Game Spy t-shirt. Put your thinking caps on, and good luck!

To enter, click "comments" below and add your caption in the comments field. Please provide a valid e-mail address so we can inform the winner. Your e-mail address will not be viewable and Moultrie will not will not use, share or exchange your e-mail address. Check back on Friday - March 28th to find out which caption won.

Introducing Moultrie's Game Camera Power Panel

The development of digital game cameras has revolutionized the way that many people hunt. Cameras allow you to see what is on your property and also help you pattern the game that you are after. Battery life has always been a priority to game camera users. It is important to keep your scent out of the woods and travel to your hunting sites as little as possible. The development team at Moultrie realized the need for an external power source that would extend battery life in their 2007 and later Game Spy models. The Camera PowerPanel is the latest, and most anticipated, game camera accessory by Moultrie. At first glance, the PowerPanel resembles an ordinary solar panel that charges the camera’s batteries. As we all know, looks can be deceiving. The PowerPanel is actually a self-contained, external power source. It features innovative software that combines a solar panel and built-in 12-volt battery to extend camera life in the field. The LCD screen displays real-time solar value, as well as daily and weekly solar averages and internal charge level, allowing you to mount the PowerPanel in optimal sunlight. When the PowerPanel is charged the camera will pull its power from the PowerPanel and not the batteries, allowing the batteries to remain charged. In the case of lowlight conditions, the camera will automatically switch back over to the camera batteries until the PowerPanel recharges. Using the PowerPanel will help diminish the need to frequently change out batteries and disturb your hunting area. Moultrie’s PowerPanel is weather resistant, includes a 10-ft cord allowing for optimal placement and is compatible with all 2007 and later Moultrie camera models.