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24 06, 2016

Penn. Poacher Loses Hunting License for 50 Years

2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 24th, 2016|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Hunting News|5 Comments

Charles Harr, Jr., 19, had his day in court earlier this week. Harr was charged with allegedly spotlighting deer, killing some 11 animals. Two accomplices were apprehended and later cited on the crime spree last year. An 18-year-old friend and, get this, Harr’s father, Charles Harr, Sr. who officers believe was in the process of helping his son butcher and dispose of the illegal deer. That is one of the saddest examples of fathering that I have ever heard of in the outdoor world. But unfortunately it is not uncommon. I have reported on many poaching incidents in my outdoor journalism career, and many if not most of them involve family. The judge handed down the same old weak fines--$16,400 [...]

22 06, 2016

Ultimate Air-Travel Guide: How to Fly With Guns

2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 22nd, 2016|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Hunting News, Remington|4 Comments

I have flown hundreds of thousands miles with hunting guns in the last 30 years, on all the major carriers and in tiny bush planes, to cities and small towns across the U.S and Canada. While I have had minor hassles (you can’t fly anywhere with or without guns without some grief) I have not, knock on a walnut stock, had a major incident with any airline or Transportation Security Authority (TSA) employee or officer. I have had 3 gun cases not make it to my final destination (knock wood harder) and those were only delayed a day. Three incidents in some 600 trips spread over 3 decades isn’t bad. The reason I’ve had good fortune: I know the rules [...]

20 06, 2016

June 20, 2016: Strawberry Moon & Summer Solstice

2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 20th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Deer Science|Comments Off on June 20, 2016: Strawberry Moon & Summer Solstice

We talk a lot about moon phases on BIG DEER Blog because I believe the moons in the fall especially the full one in November sparks big bucks to move and hence is a great week to hunt. My ongoing interest in the moon turned up this: Today’s full moon, which coincides with the summer solstice, is a rare and once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time the full moon lined up with the longest day of the year was back in June 1967. Today there will be approximately 17 hours of light. This Full Strawberry Moon gets its name from the Algonquin tribes, who took it as a signal to gather strawberries and ripening fruit. As far as fish and game [...]

19 06, 2016

Father’s Day Bucks

2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 19th, 2016|BigDeer|Comments Off on Father’s Day Bucks

Shout out to Rick and Garrison from Pennsylvania for Garrison's first archery buck. Another shout out to Richard and sons from Florida for a great day of deer hunting. Shout out to you Dads and Granddads for the showing your kids to love and respect the outdoors and our hunting lifestyle. Keep it up!  

17 06, 2016

BIG DEER Father’s Day Tribute

2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 17th, 2016|BigDeer|2 Comments

In honor of all the fathers who teach our kids to love and respect the great outdoors and the wonderful deer and other game we hunt, I'm re-posting some of the family photos we've shared in the past. If you've got a photo of you and your son or daughter that you'd like to share please email it to me and I'll post it this weekend (mikehanback@yahoo.com).             Last one my oldest son Clay and me, love you man.  

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