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Breaking: King Buck Dethrones Hanson Buck as New #1 Typical

Johnny King with his massive white-tailed deer, which has been scored and officially deemed the world record by the Northeast Big Buck Club. (Photo: www.whitetailworld.com)

In a move that could forever change how white-tailed deer antlers will be scored in the future, the prestigious Northeast Big Buck Club today announced that the Johnny King Buck from Wisconsin is the new No.1 typical-antlered buck of all … Read More

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4 Ways to Guess the Age of a Buck

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Want to make an educated guess at the age of a giant whitetail buck roaming your hunting grounds? Analyze his physical features using Charles Alsheimer’s four-point system: 1. The rack. A buck’s antlers change significantly with age, especially after the … Read More

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State Opens Most State Parks To Hunting

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Hunting and trapping will be allowed in most Wisconsin State Parks from Nov. 15 through Dec. 15 and from April 1 through the third spring turkey period, under a plan the State Natural Resources Board approved Tuesday. In addition deer … Read More

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Record Buck for a “Meat Hunter”

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Wisconsin’s Tom Hermansen killed one of the greatest main frame 8 pointers ever be harvested. By John Dummer When it comes to deer hunting you will hear people say they would rather be lucky than good any day.  For Wisconsin … Read More

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DNR Updates Hunters On Sweeping Changes

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In July, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s office released an independent report by “Deer Czar” Dr. James Kroll. The report brought about plenty of criticism from within the state (See D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt’s thoughts HERE), but regardless it called for … Read More

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Matt McPherson Answers Bow Questions On Deer Talk Now

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Matt McPherson, founder of Mathews Archery, was the special guest Wednesday on Deer Talk Now. McPherson visited with Deer Talk Now hosts Dan Schmidt and Brian Lovett of Deer & Deer Hunting on the live, 1-hour live webcast that airs … Read More

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Giant City Buck Photographed

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For the past few years, a small, sleepy town in north-central Wisconsin has been haunted by a ghost — a giant buck that stalked the parking lots and roadways just inside the city limits. As rumors of the buck grew, … Read More

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DNR: Hard Frost Means EHD Outbreak Is Over

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With the recent onset of hard frosts across southern Wisconsin, state Department of Natural Resources officials are declaring that the 2012 epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreak is over. The disease has been confirmed in samples submitted from deer found dead … Read More

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Cool Bow-Mounted iPhone Video

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Deer & Deer Hunting reader Jeff Zuelsdorf sent in this awesome iPhone video of a buck he shot on Oct. 26. Here’s his note: I shot this Buck at 5:20 pm, Oct. 26 near Richland Center, Wis. Deer & Deer … Read More

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Shooting Hours App: Great Idea, But Shouldn’t It Be Free?

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently announced a new app for Android phones (iPhone coming soon?) that will allow hunters to check the exact time for shooting hours in their hunting location. No more confusing maps or forgotten regulations … Read More

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