7 08, 2013

Top 10 Tactics on BIG DEER TV!

2020-06-10T09:23:22-04:00August 7th, 2013|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|3 Comments

Tonight on the show (8 and 11 PM Eastern on Sportsman Channel) I lay out my Top 10 whitetail tactics, one or a few of which I hope will help you shoot a giant this fall. Here’s an example from the script: # 3 Hunt Terrain, Not Sign (with graphic): “Many hunters find hot rubs and scrapes and rush out to hang a tree stand right beside it. Sometimes that works out, but there’s a better way to do it. Hot sign is obviously important because it tells you bucks are in the area and active. Then scout out from those rubs/scrapes/trails for 50 yards, 100, even 200 yards. Find those draws, creek crossings, points of ridges...that bucks have traveled for years, [...]

5 08, 2013

Giant Bucks on Trail Camera!

2020-06-10T09:23:22-04:00August 5th, 2013|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Management|4 Comments

Ok, the big deer are starting to show up. The guys at Huntography posted this monster the other day.  Word is the rack might go 200”; I don’t know about that, but it is the biggest buck we have seen so far this summer. I would have been hunting the giant above, but I didn’t draw a tag for that area/state. Heartbreaker! I count at least 14 points! This big 8 is living on a farm where I will be hunting in November. I’m hoping for a 10-point, but if this tall-tined 8 comes by I’ll probably take him.

17 07, 2013

Remington’s Model 783 on BIG DEER TV

2020-06-10T09:23:33-04:00July 17th, 2013|Big Deer TV, BigDeer|1 Comment

On tonight’s episode--8 and 11 PM Eastern on Sportsman Channel--you’ll get an-depth look at how the new Model 783 bolt-action hunting rifle was conceived, designed and built. Then you’ll watch as Remington’s John Fink attempts to shoot the first-ever buck with the 783. Note: That 2-shot group you see me shoot at the range is for real. First time I had ever touched that particular Model 783 (and trigger), topped with a 3X-9X Trijicon Accupoint scope. My first 2 shots ever with the rifle, and with Remington’s new Hypersonic 150-grain Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded ammo. Extreme cold, and a stiff crosswind. Got it on the first take, man, I got 3 witnesses.

12 07, 2013

BIG DEER’s Best Lady Hunter!

2020-06-10T09:23:33-04:00July 12th, 2013|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer|4 Comments

From this profile I wrote for realtree.com a few years ago: Lisa Brunner is one of the best big-buck huntresses in America. I first became acquainted with this lady in 2006, back when I was blogging for Outdoor Life. Out of the blue her husband, Jeff, sent me an email that read: “My wife Lisa shot this buck on the gun opener in Wisconsin. He scored 185 gross and 179 5/8 net; a 6x6 with one sticker. Big time massive, nearly 7” mass between the G2 and G3. I was impressed and made it a point to keep up with this lady, and I have. Since then I have blogged several times about Lisa and her hunting exploits. Like the [...]

3 07, 2013

Big Deer TV Tonight on Sportsman Channel

2020-06-10T09:23:34-04:00July 3rd, 2013|Big Deer TV, BigDeer|2 Comments

Season 2 kicks off tonight at 8 and 11 PM Eastern Time. Set your DVR and watch as I hunt for this 29-inch wide muley buck (I knew he was good, but not that wide). One lesson to take away from this episode: It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been hunting, a shooting opportunity can go south in a hurry. Stay as calm as you can, keep your wits and react, or big deer will get away from you in seconds. You’ll see what I mean. I love Wyoming, spectacular scenery and lots of game (you’ll see) and awesome people. If you want to hunt out there next fall, I highly recommend the fellow I hunted with on this show. [...]

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