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Will Archery’s World Record Whitetail Ever Fall?

May 20, 2013 | Guest Contributor for Deer & Deer Hunting
Mel Johnson Buck, scoring 204 4/8, killed in 1965. (Photo: Pope and Young Club)

Mel Johnson’s Illinois Beanfield Buck has stood as Pope and Young’s top-scoring typical for more than 45 years. Will this giant 12-pointer ever fall from bowhunting’s top spot? By Les Davenport After arriving at a Peoria County farm on Friday … Read More

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State Actually Expanding Hunting Season Dates?

May 20, 2013 | Alan Clemons
Special seasons for muzzleloader have become popular in the last 15-20 years in many states.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission will host two hearings in June to seek public comment on proposed changes to a number of fish and wildlife rules. The hearings will be Monday, June 10, at Mounds State Park in Anderson and … Read More

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Gerrits Buck Is New Typical Whitetail Record

May 16, 2013 | Guest Contributor for Deer & Deer Hunting
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William “Dusty” Gerrits, of Waupun, Wis., climbed into his stand in southwestern Fond du Lac County on the morning of Nov. 6, 2012, looking for a specific buck — a deer he had named “Tiny.” By Jake Edson The buck … Read More

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Deer Valued Highly By Hunters, Non-Hunters

May 15, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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A recent study conducted by Responsive Management for the Pennsylvania Game Commission shows deer are valued by all Pennsylvanians, including hunters and non-hunters. The study found very positive attitudes toward deer and deer-related recreation. A large majority of Pennsylvania residents … Read More

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Deer Hunting Licenses Fall To Lowest In 30 Years

May 13, 2013 | Alan Clemons

North Dakota’s 2013 deer season is set, with 59,500 licenses available to hunters this fall, 5,800 fewer than last year and the lowest since 1983. Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department, said after a significant … Read More

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Country Music Star Craig Morgan Loves Entertaining, Deer Hunting

May 8, 2013 | Alan Clemons
Country music star Craig Morgan loves bowhunting anytime he can get away during the season. (Photo: Sub-7)

Country music star Craig Morgan loves entertaining his fans whether they’re in an arena, a summer festival or are taking a break from serving in the military in a war zone overseas. The diversity of his venues seems akin to … Read More

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T-Bone Turner Rocks The Stand Today On Deer Talk Now

May 8, 2013 | Alan Clemons
Travis "T-Bone" Turner with a fine recurve bow buck!

Travis “T-Bone” Turner sheds some light on his thoughts about archery, bowhunting and more today on Deer Talk Now. Turner joins Deer Talk Now host Brad Rucks for a lively conversation about their love of bowhunting. Deer Talk Now is … Read More

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Check Out These Giant Bucks!

May 3, 2013 | Alan Clemons
To have a better chance at a personal best whitetail buck, you may need to rethink your ideas about the deer's core area and travel during the peak of the rut.

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Ready To Stick Some Carp at Night?

April 25, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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For deer hunters who switch gears in the off-season for extra fun, registration is open for the 14th Annual Muzzy Classic & Alabama Championship bowfishing tournament. The annual championships will be held April 27-28, on Guntersville Lake in Guntersville, Ala. … Read More

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Whitetail Deer Hunters Have No Off-Season When It Comes To Planning

April 24, 2013 | Guest Contributor for Deer & Deer Hunting
Higgins shot this great buck from a stand he hung in spring, giving the woods time to really settle down before he returned months later.

For us serious whitetail fanatics, there is no off-season. We think about whitetails 365 days a year and for the worst of us, we don’t even think about fishing or turkeys. For us, its whitetails and nothing but whitetails. We … Read More

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