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6 07, 2023

How a Cell Phone Can Save a Hunter’s Life

Clay Hanback2023-07-06T08:46:33-04:00July 6th, 2023|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Gear Reviews|1 Comment

You always carry your cell with you every minute you are hunting, right? Do it, it could save your life. Let’s say you’re hunting in new mountains or woods and get turned around or full-blown lost…. Suppose you’re climbing a rock ridge, slip and fall, and break your ankle…. You get chest pains… Or heaven forbid you fall out of a tree stand or off the ladder and are seriously injured and about to lose to consciousness. In an emergency, there are 2 ways your cell can get you help in a hurry. SOS Message Swipe the SOS slider on your iPhone and it will automatically call the closest local emergency number and share your location with emergency services. After [...]

3 07, 2023

July 2023 Full Buck Supermoon

Clay Hanback2023-07-03T12:14:10-04:00July 3rd, 2023|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|Comments Off on July 2023 Full Buck Supermoon

The full Buck Moon rose this morning, July 3, and reached peak illumination at 7:39 AM Eastern Time. It will hang near full in the sky for a couple more days, so look for it as you watch fireworks tomorrow night. This July Buck Moon is a Supermoon, which appears in the sky to be a bit bigger than a normal full moon, though a Supermoon is hard to distinguish with the naked eye. This Buck Moon is the first of 4 Supermoons in 2023. The next Supermoons will rise on August 1, August 30 and September 18. The Algonquin Indian tribes of the northeastern United States were the first to call the full moon each July the Buck Moon because [...]

29 06, 2023

Axis Deer Rut in Texas

Clay Hanback2023-06-29T10:00:56-04:00June 29th, 2023|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Axis Deer Rut in Texas

Free-range Axis deer are rutting right now in central Texas. Here’s a little info on the interesting animals. Native to India, Axis deer were introduced into Texas in the early 1930s, and now occur in some 30 central and southern counties. Free-ranging herds of Axis are most populated in the Hill Country, where the terrain and semi-open habitat are similar to that of India. In India, Axis are known as “chital,” which means spotted deer. Bucks and does have chestnut coats dotted with vibrant white spots. These are gregarious animals. Herds are comprised of males and females of various age groups throughout the year. Mature chital bucks have tall racks with 3 points per antler. Interestingly, you can see bucks [...]

26 06, 2023

2023 Pennsylvania Antlerless Deer Licenses on Sale Now

Clay Hanback2023-06-26T10:36:38-04:00June 26th, 2023|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, Hunting News, whitetail deer|Comments Off on 2023 Pennsylvania Antlerless Deer Licenses on Sale Now

For decades Pennsylvania hunters had to mail pre-stamped envelopes to county treasurers to apply for their antlerless deer licenses, but that arcane system is finally over. Thanks to a new 2023 law, resident and out-of-state hunters can now purchase “doe tags” from all locations and stores that sell hunting licenses as well as online. The first batch of antlerless licenses for the 2023-24 season went on sale this morning, June 26, and hunters are encouraged to get theirs early. Resident antlerless licenses cost $6.97 and nonresidents pay $26.97.

25 06, 2023

5 Tips For Family Camping

Clay Hanback2023-06-25T09:49:59-04:00June 25th, 2023|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, sportsman channel|Comments Off on 5 Tips For Family Camping

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and many families will head to campgrounds. Some things to keep in mind: Get the Kids Involved When you take kids camping, keep them busy and off their phones and portable gaming devices. Start out with a little required work—setting up the tent, collecting firewood, etc. Then move on to a whole lot of fun. Go hiking with your son or daughter, show him or her animal tracks, fish for trout or bream, etc. The more active your kids are the more fun they’ll have, and they more they’ll enjoy the outdoors and camping and want to go with you again. Fire Up Make sure open-air fires are legal and safe [...]

Big Deer Blog

How a Cell Phone Can Save a Hunter’s Life

July 2023 Full Buck Supermoon

Axis Deer Rut in Texas

2023 Pennsylvania Antlerless Deer Licenses on Sale Now

5 Tips For Family Camping