Probably all of us at some point during our time hunting deer have had one of those “oops” moments and then been busted by a deer we either were watching or didn’t know was around. If you haven’t, well, you’re fortunate, don’t have deer in your area or are like the mystical turkey hunters who […]
Increased deer populations can seriously affect native plant communities, and for this reason, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will coordinate special deer hunts at three state nature preserves to help preserve the rare and protected plants that grow on these properties. Goll Woods in Fulton County, Lawrence Woods in Hardin County and Lake Katharine […]
After Jim Hardy realized falling from a treestand and being paralyzed didn’t mean the end of his life, he decided to make sure other folks enjoyed the same outdoors experiences he did as a hunter and angler. By Alan Clemons, Onlne Managing Editor Hardy was in college at Auburn University in Alabama when his treestand accident […]
At the danger of sounding silly stating the obvious to my experienced hunting buddies out there, please allow me to review what so many of us know to be essential strategies for consistently killing big game in order to help those less experienced or less successful who share our backstrap dreams. By Ted Nugent Isn’t […]
While the rest of the nation’s deer hunters are thinking about mineral sites, game cameras, moving stands and maybe putting in winter food plots, hunters in Florida’s southernmost zone and South Carolina’s Lowcountry are in the stand looking for a buck. Opening day for bow season in Florida’s Zone A, which comprises the counties around […]
My inlaws live in the middle of suburbia surrounded by a large metro park. Their backyard is proof that urban deer exist, and exist in higher numbers than some may think. Don’t believe me? Then check out this out: No need to rub your eyes or pinch yourself. That really is four bucks milling around the […]
Trapper & Predator Caller magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary in the September 2015 issue. Founded in 1975, Trapper & Predator Caller is the leading source of practical, comprehensive information for North American fur harvesters. “I’m very proud to be a small part of this long-running tradition,” says executive editor Jim Spencer. “Thank you all for […]
This week on Destination Whitetail, the majestic state of Kansas plays host with its wide open spaces, massive bucks and fickle Midwest winds that with a subtle shift can dash the dreams of a hunter. Get hooked on Destination Whitetail with host Brittney Leigh Glaze and watch some of the best deer hunting every Wednesday […]
Managing land for deer doesn’t just mean putting out a few food plots but also includes careful consideration of the number of does and bucks you need to shoot as well as how to manage bucks for whatever size or number you want to have on the property. Veteran hunter and land manager Steve Bartylla […]
Back in April we had a story about the University of Montevallo expanding its outdoors offerings for students in a really cool program, and now comes news about another opportunity for young archers. Campbellsville University in Kentucky is adding archery as a co-ed sport and will be lining up 3D competitions against other participating universities. […]