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The Cause of This Bizarre Antler Bulb
This shed antler, found in Wisconsin, features a hardened bulb at the end of the main beam. But what causes this? Find out in this blog.
The Real Reason Why Deer Shed Their Antlers
No doubt about it, antler shed hunting is nature’s Easter egg hunt. When the snow leaves the landscape, it pushes eager hunters and whitetail fanatics out to the woods in search of the bony crowns that eluded them last fall. We all know that whitetail shed their antlers every year, but did you know that […]
How the Mule Deer Was Discovered and Named
Who was the first person to discover the mule deer and document it in North America? The fascinating history you probably don’t know!
Are Crossbows Good for Deer Hunting?
The string is back. The 18-inch, fletched shaft is on its way. The broadhead hits it mark, and the deer doesn’t go far before falling. It sounds like another successful bowhunt is in the books! Yeah, I gave it away with the arrow length. Some will call it a bolt, and everyone knows this success […]
A Brief History of Hunting Regulation Pamphlets
Who else remembers anxiously awaiting the new hunting regulations pamphlet? For those of us “older than the internet,” getting the new copy of the hunting regs was something special because it signaled the approach of a new hunting season. The pamphlet shown here is one I recall fondly, even though I was a few years […]
7 Father’s Day Gifts for Your Deer Hunting Dad
C’mon, guys and gals. He’s done so much for you over the years, don’t get him another lame afterthought of a gift. Here are 7 very cool items any deer hunting dad would enjoy! I’ve tried all of these items and can tell you they are all well worth the cash. Even better, none of […]
Insane 39-Pointer is New #3 in Record Book
Nine white-tailed bucks taken by hunters in recent seasons have been officially entered in the record book maintained by the Boone and Crockett Club. Included in the new B&C listings is the new #3 all-time nontypical whitetail from Illinois, the Brewster Buck. It is actually considered to be the biggest buck ever killed by a […]
Aaron Rodgers Tries Archery, Is Bowhunting Next?
Well, here’s something we never expected — Aaron Rodgers in an archery shop … shooting a compound bow? The former Green Bay Packers superstar QB spent 20 years in Wisconsin and never feigned interest in hunting or the shooting sports, but today we see him in a video released by Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsFTMedia) shooting a […]
Trees You Don’t Want: Eastern Red Cedar
Let the hate mail begin! Half-kidding, of course, but the Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is one species that landowners across the country love to hate. If you’re an orchard guy like me, you probably lean toward prejudice. That’s because the red cedar is an alternate host of cedar-apple rust, a destructive and disfiguring disease […]