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26 05, 2017

Memorial Day 2017: Thank You Veterans and Heroes

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 26th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Memorial Day 2017: Thank You Veterans and Heroes

Got this from a loyal blog reader this time last year. I could not have said any better myself. I reprint in honor of all those who have served and especially to those who gave all: Mike: A nice blog for the weekend would be a dedication to the REAL HEROES of our country. The men and women that serve and have served in our Armed Forces are owed well-deserved respect and gratitude from us. "To those who have fallen, you will never be forgotten.” We WOULD NOT be able to pursue our dreams of freedom and hunting if not for the men and women that we honor this weekend. At a minimum, raise a drink during a celebration this [...]

22 05, 2017

Weird Whitetail: Deer with White Eyes

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 22nd, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Science|Comments Off on Weird Whitetail: Deer with White Eyes

A few years ago a Canadian hunter sent me this… Mike: I thought this would be right up your alley since you like cool and unusual deer stuff. That is what makes your web page so great. I harvested this buck outside of Dryden, Ontario. He had white eyes! His eyes where not fogged over with cataracts or anything, and I can assure you he was not blind. They were just white, devoid of color. His hide was not piebald, although it was a little lighter than some. But except for the eyes, the deer was normal looking and acted normal. Have you or any of the blog readers ever seen this type of eye coloring on a deer? Thanks, [...]

19 05, 2017

Hunting Skill: How to Skin a Bear

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 19th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer|1 Comment

Black Bear week on BIG DEER wraps up… Most of the hunters I hang out with are good at peeling the hide off a deer, but put a furry 300-pound bear down on the ground in front of them and they'll step back, scratch their heads and ask, "Uh, now what?" But skinning out your rug is not hard. With our quick and easy 3-step plan you’ll have your hide ready for the taxidermist in less than an hour. The Main Incision Roll the bear onto its back and lay it spread-eagle. A buddy or two holding and stretching the legs are a big help, or you might tie a couple of outstretched paws to trees. Just get the animal flat and wide. With a [...]

17 05, 2017

How to Shoot a Black Bear

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 17th, 2017|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Guns & Loads|Comments Off on How to Shoot a Black Bear

Black Bear Week on Big Deer continues… If you’re sitting 40 to 60 yards away from a bait pile, range with a rifle is no issue. But if you’re spotting and stalking, play the wind and sneak within 200 yards of a bear feeding in a snow slide or burn…150 yards is better and 100 is best and generally achievable, since a myopic bear can’t see you. The closer the shot, the better your odds of placing that first bullet perfect. Where to hit them: A bear feeding his face is not in a hurry to go somewhere. Chill, stay patient and he will turn broadside or quarter-slightly away. Now one good option is to place your scope’s crosshair for [...]

15 05, 2017

How to Field Judge a Black Bear

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 15th, 2017|Big Deer TV, BigDeer|1 Comment

It’s Black Bear Week on Big Deer! Out West and up into Canada, hunters are watching baits, floating rivers or spot-and-stalking for bruins. The hunting will continue into June in some areas; here are some tips if you go. Is that fur ball in your binoculars big enough to take a shot at? For deer hunters, a black bear can be tough to size up. If you only have a few seconds to make your decision remember 2 things: --A mature shooter bear has big, thick shoulders and a roly-poly belly that sags low to the ground; the belly drags, or appears to. If you can see a lot of clean air between the bottom of the belly and the [...]