Award-winning outdoor writer, editor and former DDH staff member Alan Clemons joins Dan Schmidt to talk about ridiculous deer hunting regulations that are hindering recruitment and retainment of deer hunters.
Tag: south
How to Chase the Southern Rut
The southern rut isn’t hard and fast as it is in the North. This leads to variations in peak conception dates, even in areas that are close to one another.
Spring Projects for Deer Hunters: Frost-Seed Clover
Whether you’re stuck at home by choice or by order, we’ve got you covered when it comes to busy-bee projects. As we head into the spring season, there’s never an excuse for being bored, especially when you’re a diehard outdoorsman or woman. Let your imagination run wild. There are literally dozens of things you could […]
Deer Molting: When and Why Deer Lose Their Hair
Deer molting is a sure sign of spring. The reasons why deer lose their hair are fascinating, and yet another sign that Mother Nature knows how to take care of her critters. Deer Molting is a Natural Process If you have trail cameras out, you’ve probably noticed some really ratty-looking deer out there. I’ve received […]
More Clues About How, Why Deer See Better Than Humans
White-tailed deer are a prey species. Their sight, hearing and sense of smell are especially adapted to evade predators, human hunters included. While the whitetail’s ability to hear and smell potential danger is probably most critical for survival purposes, I’ve been impressed by their ability to detect even the slightest bit of potentially dangerous movement. […]
6 Tips for Drought-Proofing Your Food Plots
This time of year means that parts of the whitetails’ range are or could soon be under a drought. Following these six steps for drought proofing food plots could mean the difference between having some food for deer or a complete withered failure. Select the right location. You can’t just select any open spot and […]
Bonus: Great Predator Guns for Any Hunter
Manufacturers are producing a number of excellent guns tailor made for hunting predators. It’s hard to pick up a hunting magazine or turn on an outdoor network without seeing something dedicated to predator hunting. Try it and it’s easy to see why calling a predator into gun range is one of the fastest growing segments of […]
Song Dogs of the East: Change Expectations, Tactics for Eastern Coyotes
As a lifelong New Englander who has called predators from Connecticut to Maine since the early 1960s, I’m always amused when a Western-based writer tries to explain how it’s done east of the Mississippi. They invariably come up with some great theories that often sound convincing to the nov- ice predator caller, but it’s easy […]
New: DeerHunter.TV Offers Free Online Deer Hunting TV Shows
IOLA, Wis. and NEW YORK – Deer & Deer Hunting, America’s first and foremost whitetail hunting source, and Sportsrocket, a leading provider of custom media solutions to the sports industry, today announced the launch of DeerHunter.TV, a robust, multiplatform digital TV channel offering free-to-watch online deer hunting and outdoors video content. DeerHunter.TV is available now […]
The Magic of Venison Stew
Something about a savory stew warms the heart and soothes the soul. Maybe it’s the ingredients — meat tenderized by a few hours of simmering, hearty vegetables taking a natural place alongside the feature meat, a thick and rich broth that ties all of the flavors together but doesn’t overwhelm them. Maybe it’s the warmth […]