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31 10, 2017

Q&A: 6 Tips For Whitetail Rut

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How do I locate and hunt a dominant buck in my area?—Buford Look for rubs 3-5 inches in diameter (or larger). Clusters of big rubs are sign a big buck is working the area. Hang trail cams over fresh scrapes near the rubs to get a snap-shot of the dominant buck, probably working it at night. If and when you catch the buck on his feet in daylight, move in and hunt him! Where would you spend the most time hunting in the rut—around feeding or bedding areas, on main trails or in funnels?—Steve A. My #1 Rut Spot: Set up on the downwind side of the intersection of two trails with fresh tracks and rimmed with rubs and scrapes. [...]

29 10, 2017

4 Great Treestands for October Deer

admin2020-06-10T09:16:09-04:00October 29th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on 4 Great Treestands for October Deer

You can’t go wrong hanging your tree stand in one of these spots: Break Line: Look for a linear strip where pines, cedars or hardwood trees come together with brush, tall grass or second-growth saplings. Deer walk and browse on these edges; bucks rub and scrape on the lines as the rut approaches. Oak Ridge: A narrow hogback with acorn trees within 100 yards of a corn or bean field is one of my favorite spots. Deer cut around points, ditches and gullies on a ridge; hang stands on these terrains to funnel bucks close. Bucks will stage, eat acorns and browse in ridge thickets not only in the evenings, but in the mornings as well. Creek/River Crossing: Water funnels [...]

26 10, 2017

Texas Boy Shoots First Buck

admin2020-06-10T09:16:09-04:00October 26th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Texas Boy Shoots First Buck

Today’s guest post from my friend Eddie Stevenson, a charter member of the BIG DEER Hunt Team…and a proud papa: My 6-year-old son Wesley told me back in early summer that he was ready to hunt. He’s still too small for anything with much recoil, so I decided to let him start practicing with the crossbow. He’s a natural shooter and quickly began hitting the bull-seye with nearly every shot out to 30 yards. We’ve been watching deer on trail cameras since June, and he’s become familiar with all the different deer on the property. On Friday afternoon, he told me that he was ready to hunt and really wanted to shoot a deer. With multiple bucks coming by our ground [...]

20 10, 2017

Skin A Deer With An Air Compressor

admin2020-06-10T09:16:09-04:00October 20th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|1 Comment

This infographic from Quincy Compressor got my attention, what do you think? Step 1: Hang Your Deer You start out the same way you would normally skin a deer. There are different thoughts about if it’s better to hang the deer head up or head down, but we’ve found that when you’re using an air compressor it doesn’t make a difference. Pick whichever way you’d like or are used to and hang the deer at a level where you can easily reach the whole thing. Step 2: Cut A Hole Once your deer is hanging securely, it’s time to make the first cut. Use a knife to cut a small hole in the skin that covers the deer’s thigh. [...]

18 10, 2017

4 Deer Calling/Rattling Tips

admin2020-06-10T09:16:09-04:00October 18th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|4 Comments

One October morning in South Dakota, I saw a 150-class buck duck into a ditch with a doe. I clicked my rattling horns four times. The big boy charged 10 yards out of the cover, stamped his foot and looked for the interlopers before he ducked back into the cover with his girl. I clicked them again, harder and louder. He bolted out and ran 40 yards closer, but he was still 50 yards out of bow range. While I didn’t get him, at least I had a chance and a fun close encounter. The point: You have nothing to lose by calling to any rutting buck you see; sometimes a few horn clacks or grunts are all it takes. [...]