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22 01, 2018

Best New Crossbows For Hunters

admin2020-06-10T09:16:08-04:00January 22nd, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, Gear Reviews|1 Comment

Our friends at Petersen’s Bowhunting Magazine give us the specs on 6 new crossbows that were unveiled at the 2018 Archery Trade Association show. Since getting a good buck with a crossbow on TV is high on my bucket list—while I have killed my share of deer with vertical bows, I have never even shot a crossbow, much less bagged a deer with one—this article was of interest. Some one-liners that caught my attention--I did not realize that crossbow technology and engineering had come so far so fast: …the (Mission) SUB-1, so named for its ability to consistently deliver groups less than 1 inch at 100 yards. At just 6 inches wide, the Stealth NXT (pictured) headlines TenPoint’s next generation [...]

20 09, 2017

“Ultimate Hunting Rigs” Tonight on BIG DEER TV

admin2020-06-10T09:16:10-04:00September 20th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, Deer Hunting, Gear Reviews|1 Comment

In January I traveled down to the Lake Okeechobee area and filmed a hog hunt out of this wicked swamp buggy, just one of several rigs you’ll see on this all-new episode. There’s this lifted camouflage Suburban that we used out on the Oregon high desert, as well as a vintage Toyota Land Cruiser customized for, of all things, gopher shooting… New custom models too, like these AEV conversion rigs. Hunters love their trucks, and you gear heads will love this show. Tonight, Wednesday, 7 PM on Sportsman Channel (605 Direct TV) set your DVR.

27 03, 2017

2017: It’s a Tough Economy for the Gun & Hunting Industry Right Now

admin2020-06-10T09:16:30-04:00March 27th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Guns & Loads, Deer Hunting, Gear Reviews, Hunting News, Remington|12 Comments

The health care chaos last week on Capitol Hill notwithstanding, things have been looking pretty good since President Trump’s election last November. The stock market is up and consumer confidence is high as the President reduces burdensome regulations on business and moves to act on tax reform this summer. But ironically the election of our first pro-gun president in 8 years has slowed the sale of firearms and softened the overall shooting/hunting market. In recent years, with anti-gun Barack Obama at the helm and with the prospect of Hillary looming for another 8 years, law-abiding and freedom–loving Americans had a deep and well-founded concern that their gun rights were in serious jeopardy, and so we purchased guns and hoarded ammunition [...]

14 09, 2016

Easy & Cheap Homemade Deer Blind

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 14th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Gear Reviews|Comments Off on Easy & Cheap Homemade Deer Blind

From our friend Kclap in Virginia: Hello Mike, thought I'd pass along a few pics of a couple deer blinds we made out of old swing/play sets for kids. Start with the wooden frame of an old play set, similar to the picture below. The old sets we used were both headed to the landfill. You can often find free ones in local papers or on Craigslist. Add a few sheets of cheap plywood sides and roof with screws, match the paint to your hunting area and they're ready to go. The blinds are great for scent control and offer a steady shooting rest. Add a comfortable arm chair and you can sit and hunt all day. Good luck and safe [...]

1 09, 2016

Pick-Your-State Deer Skull Hangers

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 1st, 2016|Big Deer Stories, BigDeer, Gear Reviews|Comments Off on Pick-Your-State Deer Skull Hangers

I always get taxidermists to do my European mounts with no plaque. They look better and more natural with just skull and antlers, nice for setting in a corner, on a shelf, on a coffee table… Besides, I have never seen a wooden or steel wall skull mount that I like, until now. The State Skull Hanger from The Taxidermists’ Woodshop is a pretty cool idea. Pick the state where you killed the buck, and order that state’s hanger to display the skull/antlers on your wall. The 10” steel hangers come with a flat black finish (other finishes available). Screw hanger to the wall and slip the skull down on the peg hanger. I have not used or purchased one [...]