Dan Schmidt heads down to some of the best deer hunting land in North America to help manage the doe and buck herds there with his good friend and land management expert, Steve Bartylla.
Tag: management bucks
Why the Cull Buck is a Myth | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt and Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University discuss whether or not the “cull” buck exists, scientifically speaking that is.
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.
Hunting Bucks by Age, Not Antlers | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt encounters an Illinois giant that demonstrates the value of taking out mature animals as opposed to trophy racks.
What is a Management Buck?
A lot of hunters use the term “management buck” as an excuse to shoot a deer from their property. Some do it simply because they want to have fun and tag a deer, while others do it thinking