March Madness

When you see the title, "March Madness" you probably immediately pictured basketball games, brackets, and fans on the edge of their seats all across the country. But the month of March can drive hunters mad for another reason....we are between seasons. Sure, you can bag a coyote or do some trapping, but the next "official" hunting season is still a few weeks off. While you can see Turkeys out in the field on almost any given drive home in the evening, you won't be trying to call one in for a while. That's why March is a great month to not only continue preparing for the upcoming Turkey season, but to also really crank up next year's deer hunting preparation. Here's why March is a good month:

Reason #1: Signs of the season are still fresh.
It's still fairly easy to pick out rubs that you may have missed from last year. There is a chance you missed a line of rubs that will help you with your set up for next year. Tracks, sheds, beds and the rest might be just the edge you need to help you bag that elusive buck next fall.

Reason #2: You aren't going to ruin anything
So you bumped a deer on the way out to the woods today? Big deal, it's March. Leaving some scent out 6 months ahead of opener isn't going to ruin your fall.

Reason #3: The weather
No bugs. Mild temps. No overgrown vegetation. Grab your chainsaw, move a deer stand, cut a shooting lane, clear out a spot for a new food plot, clear a safer path to your stand.....when it's 55 out. Why battle six foot tall horse weeds and a legion of mosquitoes in June? Sure, you may have to do a bit of tweaking later in the summer, but get the bulk of your heavy lifting done now.

As always, don't forget to include your kids if you can. If nothing else, it will help them to have a better idea of the "lay of the land," and of course they will be spending time with you!

In closing, here is your thought of the day, and it comes from Psalm 115:3, "Our God is in the heavens, and He does WHATEVER HE PLEASES." I know sometimes life can seem a little hectic, and we have all asked ourselves the question, "Is God REALLY in control?" Yes, He is! And nothing happens without His permission. So even though not every event in life is comfortable, He is in control. Trust in the one who knows the beginning from the end.