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Blind South Dakota Youth Kills First Deer

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by Ben Sobieck, D&DH online editor Deer & Deer Hunting reader Nancy Jorgenson sent in this clipping from a newspaper in Flandreau, South Dakota. Her 12-year-old nephew, Marcus VanDam, killed his first deer this past November. That’s an accomplishment in … Read More

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Deer Camp is More Fun When You Have a Plan

By Dick Harris, Deer & Deer Hunting subscriber Ever since we purchased our deer hunting property and our family started hunting deer there during our state’s approximately week-long deer season, my wife, Karen, has made a menu and prepared all … Read More

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What Defines a Trophy Buck?

by Bryan Hendricks To me, the definition of trophy entails other things besides antler size. Above my desk, for example, is the rack of a 9-point whitetail I killed at Turley Ranch in Roger Mills County, Okla. The rack was … Read More

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Is Hunting Killing Your Heart?

by Brandon Smith, D&DH reader Not until last season, when I strapped on a monitor, have I ever considered how hard my heart beats while hunting. Although opinion varies, many doctors caution against exercising at a level greater than 85 … Read More

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Teen Hunter’s First Buck

by Robert Foan, D&DH reader On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, my son Brody (14) killed his very first whitetail buck in Wisconsin. He shot it with his Hoyt Kobalt set at 50 pounds using an Easton Axis ST arrow and … Read More

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Reader: “I’m Going to Die” After Fall

by John Smith, D&DH reader My first day hunting the 2010 Wisconsin bow season nearly became my last. On Nov. 8, I went to hunt a 40-acre wooded lot in the central part of the state. I have hunted the … Read More

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Mississippi Deer Hunt

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Passing Up Bucks Pays Off

Some of you have recently reported suspicious phone calls or offers in the mail to renew your subscription to Deer & Deer Hunting.

Your uneasiness may be justified. While still rare, fraudulent mailings and phone calls are increasing. We have confirmed that unauthorized parties are attempting to represent themselves as D&DH, asking for a check or credit card number to renew your subscription. They take your money but cannot deliver the subscription.

These simple guidelines can help you avoid becoming a victim:

• Before renewing, check your mailing label. You’ll find your expiration date at the end of the line above your name. If your subscription is not close to expiring and you receive a phone call asking for your renewal, it is most likely fraudulent.   

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• Look carefully at mail requests. We will never ask you to write a check to anyone other than Deer & Deer Hunting, and our mailing address on the return envelope should be to P.O. Boxes in Palm Coast, Fla., with these specific zip codes:

P.O. Box 421734, Zip 32142-1734;
P.O. Box 421732, Zip 32142-8367;
P.O. Box 421731, Zip 32142-1731.

• If you are uncertain about any offer you receive, simply phone us at 1-386-246-3415. Orders placed through this number are secure. Or you can click here.

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Young Bow-Hunter Scores

Some of you have recently reported suspicious phone calls or offers in the mail to renew your subscription to Deer & Deer Hunting.

Your uneasiness may be justified. While still rare, fraudulent mailings and phone calls are increasing. We have confirmed that unauthorized parties are attempting to represent themselves as D&DH, asking for a check or credit card number to renew your subscription. They take your money but cannot deliver the subscription.

These simple guidelines can help you avoid becoming a victim:

• Before renewing, check your mailing label. You’ll find your expiration date at the end of the line above your name. If your subscription is not close to expiring and you receive a phone call asking for your renewal, it is most likely fraudulent.   

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• Look carefully at mail requests. We will never ask you to write a check to anyone other than Deer & Deer Hunting, and our mailing address on the return envelope should be to P.O. Boxes in Palm Coast, Fla., with these specific zip codes:

P.O. Box 421734, Zip 32142-1734;
P.O. Box 421732, Zip 32142-8367;
P.O. Box 421731, Zip 32142-1731.

• If you are uncertain about any offer you receive, simply phone us at 1-386-246-3415. Orders placed through this number are secure. Or you can click here.

We sincerely appreciate having you as a faithful reader and we are eager to help make the experience of subscribing to Deer & Deer Hunting pleasurable.

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Early Season Success!

Some of you have recently reported suspicious phone calls or offers in the mail to renew your subscription to Deer & Deer Hunting.

Your uneasiness may be justified. While still rare, fraudulent mailings and phone calls are increasing. We have confirmed that unauthorized parties are attempting to represent themselves as D&DH, asking for a check or credit card number to renew your subscription. They take your money but cannot deliver the subscription.

These simple guidelines can help you avoid becoming a victim:

• Before renewing, check your mailing label. You’ll find your expiration date at the end of the line above your name. If your subscription is not close to expiring and you receive a phone call asking for your renewal, it is most likely fraudulent.   

Subscription label

• Look carefully at mail requests. We will never ask you to write a check to anyone other than Deer & Deer Hunting, and our mailing address on the return envelope should be to P.O. Boxes in Palm Coast, Fla., with these specific zip codes:

P.O. Box 421734, Zip 32142-1734;
P.O. Box 421732, Zip 32142-8367;
P.O. Box 421731, Zip 32142-1731.

• If you are uncertain about any offer you receive, simply phone us at 1-386-246-3415. Orders placed through this number are secure. Or you can click here.

We sincerely appreciate having you as a faithful reader and we are eager to help make the experience of subscribing to Deer & Deer Hunting pleasurable.

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