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28 03, 2014

Should an Illuminated Arrow Nock Disqualify this 188” Buck from the Record Book?

2020-06-10T09:23:03-04:00March 28th, 2014|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Bowhunting|11 Comments

Got this from Sean on Facebook yesterday: “Just wanted to share a story and some photos with you about a buck I was lucky enough to harvest in the 2009 bow season in Wisconsin. This old guy scored 188 6/8" non-typical and was aged at 9 years old by the taxidermist. Because this buck was shot with a 'lighted nock' it is not eligible to be entered into the Pope and Young book. In the end I could really care less because it is the trophy of my lifetime. But what is your take on that ruling?”—Sean G. First off, that is a dream buck. Look at the incredible mass. The 3 drops that I so desire, 2 of them off [...]

27 03, 2014

Best Coyote Mount Ever

2020-06-10T09:23:03-04:00March 27th, 2014|BigDeer, Predator Hunting|2 Comments

I ran across this picture in my archives that a guy sent me about 5 years ago, maybe it's been 10, you know how time flies. I said it then and I say it again--that has got to be one best coyote mounts ever, if not the best. Amazing work! I never did know where that predator came from, or whose mount it is, or most importantly who the taxidermist was. I love for him to see this and let me know so we can give him the shout out he deserves.

26 03, 2014

Is Whitetail Hunting in Trouble?

2020-06-10T09:23:03-04:00March 26th, 2014|BigDeer, Deer Science, Predator Hunting|19 Comments

Leading up to the first-ever whitetail summit held in Missouri last month, QDMA CEO and biologist Brian Murphy said: “Whitetail numbers are down throughout much of their range due to many factors including EHD, predators, and even over-harvest. In some areas, herds are below what the habitat can support and what provides a quality hunting experience. This is a serious issue with significant long-term implications for the future of deer hunting.” Add in the last couple of brutal winters and it's rough times for deer and deer hunters in many regions of America. Actually top whitetail biologist Dr. Grant Woods had predicted these tough times in comments he made in an insightful article published by Outdoor Life back in 2011. “I think [...]

25 03, 2014

Spring Scout For Big Bucks

2020-06-10T09:23:03-04:00March 25th, 2014|BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|4 Comments

Do any of you walk the woods and scout for old buck sign this time of year? I know it's not a sexy topic, but if you go out and do it a few days this spring, your whitetail hunting will improve three-fold 6 months from now. A study of wild, hunted deer in Louisiana found that the average core area of mature bucks in the fall and winter months is only about 300 acres. Much smaller than you probably imagined. Although big deer venture out of these comfort zones on excursions for does in November, they come home after the rut and spend most of their days back in the same small areas. If food and cover remain the same, [...]

24 03, 2014

Big Deer Store Is Open!

2020-06-10T09:23:03-04:00March 24th, 2014|BigDeer|3 Comments

The Big Deer Gear store is finally open, and I am excited about it. We have partnered with Cabela’s Corporate Outfitters to offer a fantastic line of logo caps, shirts and fleece vests and jackets. All of this apparel, available exclusively in our online store, is classy and top-quality and fits well. I did a year-plus of product testing to make sure of that. Please browse our shop, and check back from time to time. We’ll be adding new products in the future. These Big Deer logo items are custom-made for us by Cabela’s, so please allow 2 weeks or so for delivery. Thanks for your support! If you are one of the first 5 people who send us a [...]

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