Stunning new findings from a nonpartisan citizen group indicate gray wolves are roaming nearly two-thirds of a state that was once considered marginal home range for North America’s apex predator. In data released today, Wisconsin Citizen Wolf Count documents wolf sightings in 45 of the state’s 72 counties. Of these sightings, sets of data have […]
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Public Input to Deer Management
The author explains how DNR officials set deer population goals and harvest quotas.
Don’t Shoot Spike Bucks as an Excuse
Read that headline again before you react. Also, please read this post! There was a time in North America when old-time hunters would say, “Once a spike, always a spike!” The funny thing about that saying is they said it with all seriousness in their voices, but no one really believed it. Yep … they […]
Why Private Land Owners Should Still Sometimes Hunt Public Ground
Calling all private land owners! Steve Bartylla has a surprising management tip for you. Don’t miss it in this episode of Grow ’em Big.
Passing on Bucks: What Happens After
Is “let ’em go so they can grow” always true? You might be surprised to hear what Steve Bartylla has to say about this popular phrase.
Bartylla Blog: Study Other Animals to Learn Buck Behavior
Today’s tip is merely a different way of looking at things. We’ve been trained to look for and truly study deer and their sign, as well as topography and habitat types. That’s all sincerely invaluable. Ever think about studying other animals, as well? Want to know how deer will use the topography? Go into […]
Management Bucks: What You Should Know
There are very specific instances for when it actually makes sense to take a management buck. Here’s what they are.
The Truth About Cull Bucks | Part 1
Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen S. Ditchkoff discuss whether cull bucks help herd genetics or if it’s all just a myth.
Thanks for Everything! | Understanding Mature Bucks
Steve Bartylla has achieved far more in the outdoors than he ever dreamed. Guess who he credits for most everything he’s experienced?
The Firminator G-3 ATV Unit is No Lightweight
The Firminator G-3 ATV Model puts all the same features of their full-size G3 implement into a unit sized just right for an ATV.