The Friday Hunting Briefing — Issue #15

The Bargain Blind

47% off · Carbon Express D-Stroyer PileDriver Carbon Arrows · $39.97 · $74.99

Nearly half off these penetration-focused carbon arrows is rare territory for Carbon Express. The D-Stroyer line is built for maximum kinetic energy transfer, making this a solid deal for anyone serious about arrow performance.

Field Report

• Montana Corner Crossing Debate Intensifies as Landowners Threaten Access Withdrawal — Despite widespread public support for corner crossing in Montana, some private landowners are threatening to pull out of existing access programs if the practice is legalized. The state's position remains unclear even after a federal ruling legalized corner crossing in six states including neighboring Wyoming.

• Trump Administration Opens More Federal Lands to Off-Road Vehicles — A new executive order revokes 50-year-old protections, opening more federal lands to OHV use. Backcountry hunters are warning about potential overcrowding and environmental impacts on hunting areas that have been protected since the restrictions were first implemented.

• Kentucky Teen Arrows Potential World-Record Bighead Carp — Sixteen-year-old Bradyen Shaw shot what could be a youth bowfishing world record bighead carp on the Ohio River. The impressive catch happened late at night using what the teens described as a "busted arrow."

• Middle School Deer-Skinning Lesson Goes Viral — A field-to-table education lesson featuring deer processing has gained widespread attention on social media. The story highlights growing interest in teaching practical hunting and food preparation skills in educational settings.

• Critical Flaw Found in Maximum Point Blank Range Method — A new analysis reveals potential accuracy issues with the classic MPBR aiming system that many hunters still rely on. The method may not account for real-world variables that affect shot placement at longer distances.

The Watch List

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Trail Tested

Wired to Hunt: Foundations - A Day in the Life of a Newborn Whitetail Fawn

Tony Peterson dives deep into the survival strategies that fawn use during their first critical three weeks of life. It's fascinating insight into the behaviors that determine whether this year's fawns will be around for fall hunting seasons.

Wired to Hunt: Learning from our Top 6 Whitetail Failures

Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down their biggest whitetail hunting mistakes and what they learned from each one. Honest, practical advice that could save you from repeating their costly errors.

Planting This Week

June is crunch time for late-season food plot plantings. Several warm-season options are still within their optimal windows, but time is running short.

Soybeans (North) · May 15 – June 15

Plant early-maturing varieties if you're pushing the June 15 deadline.

Soybeans (Mid) · May 1 – June 15

Soil temperature should be consistently above 60°F for best germination.

Lablab (North) · May 15 – June 30

This drought-tolerant legume handles heat better than soybeans once established.

Lablab (Mid) · May 1 – June 30

Inoculate seeds for better nitrogen fixation and plot performance.

Lablab (South) · April 1 – June 30

Consider mixing with chicory for extended attraction into late season.

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The Sign-Off

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." — Chinese Proverb

Time to get those late plantings in the ground before the window closes.