Big Deer Blog

Lee Fackler shot a 17-point buck on 11-11-18 in Putnam County, Ohio. It had a recently expired 10-point entangled with it. The Ohio DNR wrote Lee a permit for him to keep the expired buck also. He is having them mounted together. Incredible, obviously once in a lifetime. Can’t wait to see that mount, thanks for sharing!

Guest blog from longtime blogger and friend, Dean Weimer: I arrived at my blind just before 4 o’clock and had to be careful as a small doe group was already feeding in the bean stubble field about 200 yards away. I snuck in and set my decoy up (sans the head) inside to use as a gun rest. I was watching the entire area, and a few minutes later I noticed a dark-colored deer all by itself. When I got my binoculars up I immediately noticed the chocolate-stained antlers of a buck I hadn't seen before. He took a few more steps and turned broadside. One good look and I was immediately in "shoot mode.” I started using a Remington [...]

Ohio bowhunter Chris Cook sent this to me on Instagram:  2 years, 80 trees stand sits, over 350 hours, more emotions, hard work and preparation than I can begin to explain. “Sideshow” finally made the mistake that I had been eagerly waiting on for so long. I can’t explain this feeling, and wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’ve watched this deer over the past 3 years, finally decided last year he was a shooter and hunted him hard for 2 years! Way to go Chris, great job!