Reader Ron Vergnolle looks back on his son’s first buck. And it’s not what you think.
Tag: deer hunting stories
Second Chance Whitetail
Sometimes, the only thing separating a hunter and a deer is a second chance.
Anticipating the Big One
Sometimes the anticipation of the hunt is more breathtaking than the hunt itself.
The Value of Patience
Reader Angie M. hunts Pennsylvania learns patience can make all the difference.
Mature Bucks are Worth the Wait
Fight the itch to take a younger buck and watch him grow through the years. The payoff in the end is worth the wait.
Intuition Leads Farmer to Book Buck
Chuck Hamstra’s last-second decision pays off.
New Hunter Finds Success
Relive the excitement of that first successful hunt. An excited 12-year-old Braden Burns shares the first of many adventures.
How Deer Hunting Helps Veterans
Before deployment, many servicemen and women enjoyed hunting deer. Getting back into the sport can be a challenge for some after returning home. Fortunately, there are scores of fellow hunters ready to lend a hand to the country’s heroes.
Taking the Good With the Bad
A hunter tracks a deer for four years before coming face-to-face with his quarry. But a stroke of bad luck threatens to send him home empty-handed.
Best Friends, Big Memories and Bruiser Bucks
A Christmas adventure in Texas reminds deer hunters of the true meaning of the season. Deer season, that is.