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.
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When Little Bucks Breed, Plus the Baiting Debate | Rue’s Views
Leonard Lee Rue III penned thousands of articles and “Rue’s Views” columns on deer and deer hunting. He recently passed away on Nov. 4.
Hunter Almost Dies After Being Gored by Buck, Then Has to Pay a Fine
A Wisconsin crossbow hunter nearly died in January after being gored by a buck in freezing weather; then he was slapped with a fine.
Montana Gets Serious About Wolf Management
Montana is allowing statewide harvest of 450 wolves, which represents about 40% of the estimated population in the state.
Stop This State From Prohibiting Trail Cameras
A new bill aims to ban big game baiting and “prohibit the use of trail cameras at certain times and with certain exceptions.”
Fine for Illegal Deer Baiting = $1?
If you get caught illegally baiting a buck, your fine might be just that … a buck — if a group of state senators get their way. Lawmakers who are unhappy with their governor’s 2019 veto of a deer hunting regulation change have upped the ante by drafting a new bill that would essentially circumvent […]
The Real Science Behind Deer Baiting and Feeding
Dave Wheeler testifies and addresses the flaws in the so-called science that’s being cited to ban feeding and baiting of whitetails in Michigan.
Michigan Governor Vetoes Plan to End Deer Baiting Ban Despite Bipartisan Support
Despite support of the State House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) vetoed a bill Thursday that would have repealed a ban on deer baiting in Michigan. Legislation author Rep. Michele Hoitenga blasted the governor for ignoring bipartisan support for Bill 4687. The veto is the first full veto in Whitmer’s […]
Michigan Lawmaker Fights for Deer Hunters
A bill that would end a ban on baiting and feeding deer in Michigan is one step closer to reality, as a tweaked version is expected to land on the governor’s desk within the week.
Will Baiting Bans Further Reduce Deer Hunting Participation?
There’s strength in numbers, and hunting’s community needs those numbers now more than ever.