Longtime Deer & Deer Hunting contributor Richard Smith recently won first place in the book category in an annual writing competition sponsored by the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. Smith, one of the first members to join the Stump Sitters Whitetail Study Group when it went public in the early 1970s, won the award for the […]
Month: June 2013
Can CWD In Deer Be Controlled, Or Is It Here To Stay?
Ever since chronic wasting disease was discovered four decades ago, biologists and hunters have wondered if it can be eradicated, controlled or if it’s here to stay with further expansion in the United States. By Alan Clemons, Managing Editor Here in the Southeast we haven’t had CWD pop up in the white-tailed deer population. It […]
Slow Cook Your Venison Shoulder For Great Sandwiches
A lot of hunters don’t mess with venison shoulders because of the connective tissue, and instead will take the hindquarters and loins as their main freezer fare. That’s a mistake, though. The shoulders have a good portion of meat and great flavor. Taking a page from the barbecue fans who enjoy pulled pork, you can […]
Easton, CPSC Issues Safety Recall For Axis Arrows
Easton Technical Products and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a recall on some Easton Axis arrows sold in the United States and Canada. Approximately 20,700 Easton Axis arrows sold in the United States and 1,800 sold in Canada are covered within this recall. No injuries have been reported thus far. According to the […]
New ATV, Side-By-Side Vehicles Boast Power, Comfort For Hunting, Work, Recreation
Whether you’re hauling deer, gear for a work day at camp or just riding around on a nice afternoon with family, the line of side-by-side utility vehicles offered today gives folks a lot more options. Early utility vehicles were, as new things are, a bit bumpy and clunky. Steering was questionable. There were little things […]
Want To Be A Game Warden?
The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting applications for its next class of conservation agent trainees. MDC’s Protection Division will select a handful of candidates from hundreds of applicants. The 10-member training class is scheduled to begin March 1, 2014. Selected candidates will then undergo 26 weeks of intense training in all facets of law […]
Alsheimer: Whitetail Antler Growth is Speeding Up
By Charles J. Alsheimer Now that we’ve reached the longest day of the year antler growth will explode throughout the whitetail’s range. In my blog entry two weeks ago I showed a photo of a mature buck’s antler growth on June 1st. The accompanying photo shows that same buck photographed again on June 15th. As you can see, the buck’s […]
Teachers Learning About Wildlife?
Vermont’s popular fish and wildlife summer course for teachers and other educators will be held July 14-19. The hands-on field course that gets educators out into Vermont’s streams, forests and wetlands with some of the state’s leading experts takes place at the Buck Lake Conservation Camp in Woodbury. Now in its 28th year, “Fish and […]
Summer Deer Disease Gaining Traction Throughout United States
Hemorrhagic disease, spread by a virus and commonly seen during hot summer months, appears to be spreading more rapidly throughout the United States. Hemorrhagic disease is caused by the caused by the EHD virus (EHDV) and bluetongue virus (BTV). The virus can affect deer, sheep and cows, and is believed caused by a biting midge […]
Deer Importation Still Under Review Despite Concerns About Fatal Disease
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission deferred action until September on a rule prohibiting the importation of live captive deer into Florida from out-of-state sources. At its June 13 meeting in Lakeland, Commissioners said they wanted more time to hear from staff and stakeholders about options designed to reduce the chances of chronic wasting […]