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7 09, 2016

Bow Season: Grant Woods’ Hidey-Hole Fall Food Plots

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 7th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|1 Comment

If your archery deer season opens October 1 try this. Dr. Grant Woods, one of the top whitetail experts in America, is a believer in tiny green food plots, which he calls “hidey holes.” “A hidey-hole is a small patch of green forage that you develop and hide in the woods, where deer can grab several mouthfuls of food before they move on to a larger green field or acorn flat." Locate a little open spot in a high-traffic area: optimally along a trail that deer are using regularly right now in the evening. Then go to work. "I simply use a leaf blower to clear a spot about 20 feet x 20 feet where I can see sunlight hitting [...]

6 09, 2016

Trail-Cam Tuesday: Big Bucks North to South

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 6th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Management|Comments Off on Trail-Cam Tuesday: Big Bucks North to South

Mike: Last week I sent you a picture taken from my ground blind of a target buck for this year. This guy showed up the other day too. Unlike most the deer I hunt, I have never seen this before…poof, he just walked into my setup. Goes to show that no matter how much time you spend on a piece of land, a big buck can stay hidden. What is your guess on his score and age? I say 3 1/2 years and 155-160 gross. Terry "Big Daddy" Murphy Hi Mike: I was at my property last week, so missed Trail Cam Monday last week. Here is one for this week. Buck on the left is “JR,” a 5-year-old; on [...]

1 09, 2016

Pick-Your-State Deer Skull Hangers

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 1st, 2016|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Gear Reviews|Comments Off on Pick-Your-State Deer Skull Hangers

I always get taxidermists to do my European mounts with no plaque. They look better and more natural with just skull and antlers, nice for setting in a corner, on a shelf, on a coffee table… Besides, I have never seen a wooden or steel wall skull mount that I like, until now. The State Skull Hanger from The Taxidermists’ Woodshop is a pretty cool idea. Pick the state where you killed the buck, and order that state’s hanger to display the skull/antlers on your wall. The 10” steel hangers come with a flat black finish (other finishes available). Screw hanger to the wall and slip the skull down on the peg hanger. I have not used or purchased one [...]

31 08, 2016

Ultimate Crossbow Guide For Deer Hunters

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00August 31st, 2016|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|3 Comments

If you are new to the crossbow, or experienced with it and want to upgrade your gear, Crossbow Revolution magazine and website are great reference sources. The magazine is on newsstands now and is available in digital form on iTunes, Google Play and Windows Store. You can go to the website and check out reviews of new X-bows from major manufacturers like Mission, Barnett, Tenpoint, Excalibur and others. You’ll also find info on the latest crossbow scopes, arrows, broadheads and accessories. "This is a watershed year for crossbows," points out Crossbow Revolution Editor John Geiger. "Manufacturers are finally delivering excellent triggers and lighter, narrower and safer crossbows.” While the mere mention of crossbows used to ignite a firestorm of controversy [...]

29 08, 2016

Trail-Cam Monday: 2016 Deer Season Weeks Away, Good Bucks Showing Up!

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00August 29th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|1 Comment

From longtime blogger and friend of BIG DEER Terry “Big Daddy” Murphy: Mike, here is a picture taken from my ground blind on one of my food plots last week. I have been after him for two years, this will be my target buck this season here in PA These 3 bucks have a great story. Our friend Zach set a camera in a 3-acre block of woods where he had never put a camera before, “but I had always wondered what was in there,” he said. Well, he got these images of the impressive trio in just a few days. LESSON: Set a cam in a spot you have never scouted or hunted before, you might find a new [...]

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Bow Season: Grant Woods’ Hidey-Hole Fall Food Plots

Trail-Cam Tuesday: Big Bucks North to South

Pick-Your-State Deer Skull Hangers

Ultimate Crossbow Guide For Deer Hunters

Trail-Cam Monday: 2016 Deer Season Weeks Away, Good Bucks Showing Up!