We're in Kentucky for opening weekend of the Kentucky Archery season with hopes of encountering whitetails in velvet as we visit Salt River Outfitters for an early season archery hunt.
Hunting Kentucky Whitetails in Velvet – Part One
Sometimes Passing a Deer Pays Off and Other Times it Haunts You
It's often said don't pass on a deer you'd shoot on the last day of the hunt when you see him on the first day of the hunt...but with rut going on and five days ahead of you, this is often what happens. In this episode of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries, we spend time in the field with Yamaha's Steve Nessl as he talks about one deer that haunted him. And then we learn more about various ways to cook venison...yum!
Passing on Hunting Traditions to the Kids
In this episode of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries, we spend time passing on the time honored traditions of families hunting together as we join several young hunters on whitetail hunting trips with their fathers. Who will be the most nervous? Probably the dads, if we're guessing.
Close Encounters with Crossbows and Handguns
This episode of the Yamaha Whitetail Diaries takes a look at a crossbow hunt out of a pop-up blind with our own Kevin Giesecke, we'll check out his heart rate with the Garmin Virb and new TenPoint Crossbow models. Then we'll head out with Yamaha's Steve Nessl on a handgun hunt with Smith & Wesson Performance Center's 44 Mag handgun.
Crazy Things That Happen in Deer Hunting
In this episode of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries, we look at some funny and crazy stories about deer hunting that will leave you scratching your head at times. Whitetail deer are North America's most popular game species to hunt -- whether it's on family land, public land, or on a deer lease, hunters nationwide covet the time spent hunting whitetail deer and the stories they take home.
Yamaha Takes Over Deer Camp
We head to the annual Yamaha Whitetail Diaries media camp where several writers will be joining up with the Yamaha staff and Whitetail Diaries' host Wade Middleton for a week of field testing, hunting, and product evaluations on a wide range of hunting related items. During this year’s event, we’ll be joined by Archery Talks' Lucas Cooney, outdoor writer Spencer Neuharth, and Conner McKibbin of American Hunter Magazine.
Hunting Whitetails Near Bedding Areas
In this episode of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries, we’re targeting whitetail bucks coming from a bedding area and working out to a big field to feed in the afternoons, and then coming from the field to the bedding area. We also take an in-depth look at the Thompson Center Pro Hunter Encore and Yamaha Wolverine X4.
Innovations in Bow Hunting
Yamaha Whitetail Diaries takes you on a hunt with the the new Garmin Xero bow sight and what it brings to the sport of archery and bow hunting. Know the range, and shoot the exact pin with minimal movement using Garmin Xero bow sights. We see the Garmin Xero in action on several hunts in this episode!
Handgun Hunting for Whitetail Deer
Yamaha Whitetail Diaries takes and in-depth look at handguns that are designed to be used for hunting. In this episode, we learn more about the full lineup of Smith & Wesson Performance Center Handguns with special emphasis on the .460XVR. In addition to that, we'll spend time in the field on several whitetail deer hunts featuring a variety of hunters ranging from experts to newcomers in the art of handgun hunting. We'll go on a pair of hunts in this episode where we'll be using the Smith Wesson Performance Center 460XVR.
Hunting & Optics
Yamaha Whitetail Diaries shares all the preparations that go into a successful whitetail hunt and provide insight and information on choosing rifle scopes with expert help from Cabela's Optics Pros. Then we check out how to prepare game after a successful hunt with our Bradley Smoker.
Archery In South Texas
Yamaha Whitetail Diaries is joined by Dan Gurr from the Cabela's Archery Team for a exciting week of archery hunting. While on the hunt, Dan will share insight on Cabela's archery products and how to choose gear for your needs, whether you're experienced or new to archery hunting.
Cabela’s Instinct™ Optics Field Test Hunt
Yamaha Whitetail Diaries takes a look at the preparation that goes into a successful whitetail hunt with insight and information on choosing rifle scopes in this episode.
Archery Week!
Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries is joined by Dan Gurr from the Cabela's archery team for a exciting week of archery hunting. While on the hunt, Dan will share insight on Cabela's archery products, how to choose gear for your needs, and encounter a buck that will....well, you'll have to watch and see! Want to learn more... Continue Reading →
What Does Opening Day Mean To You?
It's Our Favorite Day Of The Year Opening Weekend of any deer hunting season generally has special meaning to those in the field. In this episode of Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries, we head to Texas and spend some time discussing what Opening Day means to the team at Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries.
True Feelings About Whitetail
Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries' Host Wade Middleton talks about whitetail and how he feels about hunting for them. He'll spend time answering shot placement, scent control, choosing a hunting rifle, as well as many more topics tied to deer hunting. We then spend time looking at the Thompson/Center Arms Encore Pro Hunter System...you'll be impressed. Wade... Continue Reading →
Ole Two Shot Visits The Sheep Bluff
The legend of Ole Two Shot lives on in this episode of Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries. You won't want to miss this hunt showcasing not only a great story but an encounter with a GIANT Texas Whitetail. Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries heads to an area they call the Sheep Bluff for a late afternoon hunt, just to... Continue Reading →
Awesome Texas Bow Hunt
Sometimes it's the unexpected that makes for a great hunt. In this hunt, Wade Middleton heads to stand for the very first time during the early stages of the rut for a bow hunt. While in the stand, we'll see fights, big deer, and something that Wade hasn't had happen to him ever in his... Continue Reading →
Special Guests At Deer Camp
Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries' deer camp welcomes a group of writers for a round of field testing new products, whitetail hunting, and great times! Let's Test Those New Yamaha ATVs!
Falling In Love With Handguns & T/C Compass
Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries' Host Wade Middleton shares his feelings on picking up handgun hunting for whitetail for the first time recently, and then we'll join Thompson/Center Arms' Danielle Sanville as she targets a mature whitetail of her own. Handguns for Whitetail and Follow Your Compass...T/C Compass!
The Sheep Bluff Produces Yet Again
Yamaha's Whitetail Diaries' Host Wade Middleton is going to tempt fate in this episode and go back to the now famous 'Sheep Bluff' in hopes of being as luck as others. Only this time, he's going to do it ground level with a TenPoint Crossbow in hand -- watch to find out what he gets!... Continue Reading →
