Emily Kantner

Zach Ferenbaugh’s hunting style is about as distinct as the long locks that make him the most recognizable member of The Hunting Public. Although he’ll occasionally carry in a saddle setup, Ferenbaugh prefers packing minimal gear, and he primarily employs a combination of spotting and stalking...

Nothing can spoil a hunting trip like a broken bow limb and busted arrows. Flying across the country to chase whitetails means handing off your most important gear and hoping for the best. Although airlines are improving, nearly 25 million pieces of baggage are mishandled each year. After dropping...

Each year, K.C. Smith travels from his Texas town to states throughout the country in pursuit of public land whitetails. And each year, he punches a few tags. These are his top tips for traveling whitetail hunters. Set Realistic Expectations While every whitetail hunter has dreams of tagging a 20...

Most hunters live for the rut and invest the bulk of their vacation days in this unpredictable yet exciting time of year in the whitetail woods. But Neil Dougherty isn’t most hunters. A wildlife habitat consultant with decades of land management and whitetail success under his belt, Dougherty would...