Award-winning outdoor writer Richard Smith gives his expert advice on tracking wounded deer as well as his thoughts on antler point restrictions, baiting and the spread of deer diseases.
Tag: antler restrictions
The Pennsylvania Deer Controversy, 20 Years Later
State-mandated antler restrictions. The idea pitted friends against friends … brothers against brothers. It was not a pretty situation, and it ruined deer hunting for a lot of families. However, did it achieve what it was meant to do? Today, 20 years later, we take an in-depth look at the most radical whitetail hunting change […]
The End of Antler Restrictions?
Republican-backed legislation would alter a state’s antler restrictions for some hunters. Get all the details here.
The Truth About Cull Bucks | Part 3
Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff and Dan Schmidt talk about how the pressure of what (or what not) to shoot is taking the joy out of hunting.
Let’s Make Hunting Fun Again
With another season in the books, we all have time to enjoy the memories, and hopefully some venison. There’s also time to take inventory and plan for next season, whether that’s scouting public land, mapping new stand sites, or managing private ground. It’s equally important to take self inventory. Reflect on what hunting means to […]
Dirty Politics Behind Push for Mandatory Antler Restrictions
If you are one of the 800,000 hunters who chase whitetails in this state, you should be aware of some current shenanigans (including a rigged survey) involving the Department of Natural Resources and other wildlife policy makers. And, if hunters don’t respond now, these actions might forever change deer hunting both here and elsewhere. The […]
Mandatory Antler Point Restrictions: A Dangerous Precedent
In the rush to jump on the mandatory antler point restriction bandwagon, in some states the basic principles of biology are being ignored in favor of public opinion. The end results are confusion, unhappy hunters and poorly managed deer herds.
Michigan Says No to Antler Point Restrictions
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission failed to approve statewide whitetail deer antler point restrictions during its July 13 meeting.
No Child Before Their Time
Ted Nugent believes introducing youngsters to the fun and safe practices of firearms requires maturity from parent and child to ensure a successful outcome.
The Facts on Antler Restrictions and Deer Hunting
Antler restrictions seem to have popular appeal in many places. But, popular appeal could also cause ARs to become a bit like the old “buck law.” Under buck-only hunting everyone knew that the herd would grow if you didn’t shoot “mother deer.” And, it became nearly a sin to consider shooting female deer because you […]