With more than half the United States being choked by a drought, it's time to start thinking about how this will change the hunting in your area, and what you might need to do different this fall. Plus, you'll get a preview of what's to come this week on "My Take."

TGIH! Thank God I'm Hunting! Today we head back to Montana where I finish up an incredible spot-and-stalk mule deer hunt with my bow. There was a lot of trial and error, but in the end I finally got inside 40 yards on a heavy, old mule deer.

When it comes to choosing a hunting pack, there are plenty of options available. Today I'll share my perspective on what key features you need to look for in a pack.

Today's "Ask Melissa" question is a fun one for me to answer: What's my most memorable hunt ever? It went down last season in Colorado on a spot-and-stalk mule deer hunt.  After putting in 11 days of hard hunting, I was finally able to get it done. It went from the hardest hunt ever to the most memorable.

It's Tip Tuesday on "My Take," and today I'm sharing a few ideas for how you can control your scent when you're out in the field. Of course, playing the wind is important, but there are times when some extra scent control can truly make a big difference on a hunt.

In this edition of Hot News of the Week, I explain how ticks are causing thousands of people to develop a serious allergy to meat. How terrible would it be to get bit by a tick that causes you to give up meat for the rest of your life? I'll also share a preview of what's to come this week on "My Take."

I couldn't be happier to finally announce the debut of my new 13-week show, "Winchester's Deadly Passion," on the Pursuit Channel. This is truly my pride and joy, and I'm over-the-top excited for people to check it out.

TGIH! Thank God I'm Hunting! This week I head to Colorado for an amazing late-season mule deer hunt. With a rifle in hand, the bucks just kept streaming by until one big boy caught my attention. Not only was he a huge buck, but he had a unicorn point growing right out of the middle of his forehead.

It's Thursday and that means Product Review Day at my local Cabela's. This week I'm checking out spotting scope mounts for your vehicle's window and explain how this small accessory can make a big difference when you're in the field.

It's Q&A Day on "My Take," and today I answer the question regarding how high I like my tree stand and why.