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Illinois Youth Season Bucks
D&DH‘s Les Davenport sent in these three photos, taken during the Illinois youth season. Congratulations to these young hunters!
EHD-Stricken North Dakota to Issue Refunds
D&DH‘s Les Davenport sent in these three photos, taken during the Illinois youth season. Congratulations to these young hunters!
11 Year Old’s First Buck
Noah Rucks, 11, bagged his first buck in early October while hunting in Wisconsin’s special youth-only hunt.
Noah shot the dandy 9-pointer while hunting with his dad, D&DH Publisher Brad Rucks. Congratulations, Noah!
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World-Class Buck Killed in Ohio
Ronnie Stevens killed this Ohio buck Oct. 18, 2011. It appears to be a typical 11-point just over 196 inches, which should net roughly 189. Stevens killed the buck with a Parker Blackhawk compound bow.
This deer has the potential to make the top 16 Boone and Crockett typicals in the world.
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Ronnie Stevens killed this Ohio buck Oct. 18, 2011. It appears to be a typical 11-point just over 196 inches, which should net roughly 189. Stevens killed the buck with a Parker Blackhawk compound bow.
This deer has the potential to make the top 16 Boone and Crockett typicals in the world.
Michigan Monster
Killed in September in Gladwin County, Michigan. How many points do you count?
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5 Tips for Using Pre-Orbital Lures
by Steve Sorensen
1. Travel corridor: Find a licking branch in a travel corridor bucks use. Base the location on past observation, old rubs and natural funnels. You can use a licking branch that was used last year, establish a new one or make your own by tying a new branch about five feet off the ground.
2. Licking branch: Before touching anything in the area, put on a pair of rubber gloves. Select a sturdy but flexible branch. My experience is that limbs from maple, white oak, ash, beech or poplar produce better results than pine and black cherry. Notice the species deer in your area use. Don’t use a dead or fragile limb.
3. Application: Mash the tip of the licking branch with a pair of clean pliers. This allows the branch to hold the lure, and exposes the lure to more surfaces so that air currents can pick it up better. Dip the tip of the branch in a bottle of pre-orbital gland lure. Use just a tiny amount.
4. Camera: Set your camera so that it’s not looking into the sun and leave the area without crossing any primary trails.
5. Checking camera: Since this is a low-impact scouting method, don’t check your camera any more frequently than once every week to 10 days. Even if it rains, traces of the lure will stay on the licking branch.
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Pennsylvania Road Kill Buck
This road kill buck was found recently near Pittsburgh by the Venture Street exit off I-279. D&DH hasn’t been able to verify much about the photo, which was e-mailed to the office.
Taxidermy is Still Mainstream
This image speaks for itself. Taxidermy is still mainstream, and D&DH couldn’t be happier about it.
Here is where D&DH found the image. There’s an article that goes with it. Martha Stewart (yup, that’s her up there) is a big fan of taxidermy. D&DH commends everyone who spreads appreciation for this time-honored tradition.
Ever tried your hand at taxidermy? How did it go?
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