Much of the patterning that “experts” do is impossible. That said, deer are patterned every year by real-world hunters. Here’s how they do it.
Tag: whitetail deer
7 Biggest Mistakes of Deer Hunting Land Management
Are you making these seven mistakes when it comes to deer hunting land management? See Steve Bartylla’s tips on managing prime deer dirt.
5 Lessons on Whitetails to Remember
Even for students of whitetail behavior, there are always lessons to be learned when it comes to the idiosyncrasies of this incredible animal.
One Family and Their Unique Hunting Stories
Over the years, Terry Browning’s family has had quite a few unique hunting experiences. These are their stories.
The Secret to Deer Hunting Success
What’s the secret to deer hunting success? Steve Bartylla describes our greatest weapon in the deer woods.
Hunting with Friends | Destination Whitetail
Steve Bartylla is on his managed piece of ground culling whitetails. He invites his friend Aubrey to hunt with a crossbow.
Must-Watch Video: What This Buck Does Makes No Sense
What’s the closest encounter you’ve ever had with a whitetail deer? Ten or 15 feet, maybe closer? What about a buck following your trail and coming in to sniff your stand while you’re standing above looking down at it? Deer are curious, entertaining and sometimes perplexing creatures. Whether we’re watching them in spring and summer […]
Folks, Quit Messin’ Around with the Fawns and Wildlife
It’s that time of year when state wildlife agencies send out press releases urging folks to leave “abandoned” or “orphaned” deer fawns and other wildlife alone if they find them in the wild. It’s that time of year when folks at wildlife facilities and organizations get telephone calls or emails about finding a fawn and […]
Three Plead Guilty to Beating Deer to Death in Truck
Three men from Georgia pled guilty and were sentenced in Stuttgart (Ark.) District Court last Thursday on charges stemming from a video of one man beating a deer in the back of a sport utility vehicle. The video, posted to social media in late January, quickly went viral, garnering thousands of views in a few […]
Ohio DNR Names Ray Petering as Top Official
Veteran wildlife management expert Ray Petering has been named chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife. Petering assumed his new position Nov. 16. He retired from the ODNR Division of Wildlife in 2011 as the acting assistant chief and executive administrator in the fish management and research section. He has maintained […]