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31 05, 2018

Mysterious Wolf-Life Creature Shot In Montana

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00May 31st, 2018|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Predator Hunting|Comments Off on Mysterious Wolf-Life Creature Shot In Montana

From the Great Falls Tribune: Was it a wolf, some type of hybrid, or a creature that hasn't been seen in Montana since the Ice Age? On May 16 a lone wolf-like animal was shot and killed on a ranch outside Denton. With long grayish fur, a large head and an extended snout, the animal shared many of the same characteristics as a wolf; but its ears were too large, its legs and body too short, its fur uncharacteristic of that common to a wolf. So what was it? At this point, no one is 100 percent sure. The locals are buzzing about the possibilities. Some think it’s a wolf with weird genetics...others say grizzly cub…or a Dire Wolf, an extinct prehistoric carnivore that [...]

31 05, 2018

Is “Lion Zebra Death Struggle” The Best Taxidermy Ever?

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00May 31st, 2018|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Is “Lion Zebra Death Struggle” The Best Taxidermy Ever?

Got this from a guy who wrote: Mike, don't know anything about this other than it is cool as hell! The message with the picture read: "World Taxidermy Championship a few years ago, notice how carefully this was put together...look at each angle and remember, there are no ropes or lines holding any of this up. The Lion is held up by his tail, where it contacts the zebra’s leg, and the entire mount is supported by the zebra’s back leg. Pretty amazing. And cool as hell.

29 05, 2018

Oregon: Thrill Seekers Shoot Deer W/Arrows

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00May 29th, 2018|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Hunting News|Comments Off on Oregon: Thrill Seekers Shoot Deer W/Arrows

I saw this picture on Facebook the other day and it ticked me off, so I did a little digging. KVAL in Eugene, Oregon, reports: "The wounds hadn't killed the deer, which were seen walking around with the arrows sticking out of their bodies. Biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife worked with Oregon State Police wildlife officers to track down the deer.They tranquilized the animals, removed the arrows and treated the wounds. "The deer - an adult doe and a yearling doe - showed no visible signs of infection. “'Pictures of these deer stuck with arrows have been circulating widely in the media and social media, and understandably, it’s upsetting to see,” said Steve Niemela, Rogue District [...]

25 05, 2018

Memorial Day 2018: Thank You Troops

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00May 25th, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|2 Comments

Received this note from a loyal blog reader. I could not have said it better myself, and I reprint in honor of all those who serve and 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 firearms and hunting if not for the men and women that we honor this weekend. Raise a drink during a celebration this weekend [...]

23 05, 2018

Deer Science: What Causes Most Fawn Deaths?

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00May 23rd, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Predator Hunting|Comments Off on Deer Science: What Causes Most Fawn Deaths?

Our friend Jeff saw this newborn on his New Jersey farm last Saturday. If the little deer can make it until early August, its chances of survival soar. Scientists note that most fawn deaths occur in the first 12 weeks of life. A grad student at Penn State’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Management examined the causes of fawn deaths listed in 29 different populations, and calculated the proportion of fawns that died from each of 3 categories: human, predation, and natural causes. Not surprisingly predators, namely coyotes, bobcats, bears and dogs, killed the most fawns, about 25% of them in the populations studied. About 8% of fawns died from natural causes like starvation, disease, hypothermia and drowning. About 5% [...]