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23 11, 2021

Will You Wear A Mask When Gutting A Deer?

Clay Hanback2021-11-20T14:14:33-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Big Deer TV, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|2 Comments

USA Today reports that due to findings of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in wild deer, Wisconsin health officials have added 3 new recommendations for hunters this fall, including wearing a mask when field-dressing deer. "Hunters are always encouraged to use good hygiene practices when processing animals to reduce their risk of exposure to many possible disease agents," the agency says. "Incorporating a few additional measures can also help to reduce their risk of possible exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus." In addition to wearing a mask while gutting (I might pull up a camo neck gaiter, but I refuse to wear a surgical-type mask for the job) health officials say to limit cutting into and handling a deer's lungs, throat, and [...]

20 11, 2021

Illinois Bowhunter Shoots Huge Buck At 3 Yards!

Clay Hanback2021-11-20T13:41:15-05:00November 20th, 2021|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|1 Comment

Zach and Ellie Atkins are our favorite hunting couple. Zach reported in with this great news: Well Mike, yesterday afternoon I got it done. 27 days it took and I finally got it done. Best early birthday present ever! This buck was my #1 hit lister. We named him “Scar” because he doesn’t have a right eye, the whole eye is missing. I got in the stand around 12:00 and this bad boy was out in the field dogging a doe about 100 yards away. He started working my way so I got everything ready to go. Then all of a sudden he started to turn the doe away from me. I thought, “Oh hell no!" Grabbed my bow, climbed [...]

14 11, 2021

Will Old Ammo In Your Basement Kill A Deer?

Clay Hanback2021-11-01T11:02:50-04:00November 14th, 2021|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, CZ-USA, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|Comments Off on Will Old Ammo In Your Basement Kill A Deer?

The ongoing ammunition shortage is causing many of you to dig around in your basement in search of some old .270 or .30-06 cartridges. If you find some, are they safe to shoot? Will they kill a buck? Are Old Cartridges Safe? Generally, yes. If factory centerfire cartridges are stored in a dry, cool place with low humidity, preferably in an airtight container, they can have an amazingly long shelf life. Many ballistics experts report shooting 20- to 50-year-old ammo with no problems. Notice I said factory ammunition, which is manufactured using premium components and exacting specifications that extend the shelf life of cartridges. I do not advise shooting old reloads. If you can’t find new ammo and need to [...]

11 11, 2021

Best Whitetail Buck Rubs To Hunt

Clay Hanback2021-11-01T10:03:33-04:00November 11th, 2021|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|Comments Off on Best Whitetail Buck Rubs To Hunt

Bucks start rubbing saplings and trees in September up to about October 20, and then a second major phase of rut rubbing kicks in. With testosterone pumping in their veins now, the bucks go to work, thrashing and gouging trees (and sometimes fence poles) to vent pent-up sexual energy. The act of rubbing thickens the muscles in a buck’s neck, and helps him to put his game face on. If he’s challenged by a rival in the coming weeks, he’ll be ready. Some scientists say these rut rubs also stimulate the does and help to synchronize breeding cycles. With the rut coming on all testosterone-addled bucks large and small join in the rubbing fun. But again, look for good-sized rubs [...]

8 11, 2021

4 Best Stands For The Whitetail Rut

Clay Hanback2021-11-01T09:30:20-04:00November 8th, 2021|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, whitetail deer|Comments Off on 4 Best Stands For The Whitetail Rut

Digital image One November Russ Van Zoeren hunted a public tract in Kansas for a week. For the first five days, the temperature was in the 70s, and the deer movement was predictably slow. But then one night, storms and a cold front crashed in. The mercury plummeted into the 30s, and a northwest wind shook the trees. Next morning at 8:15, a buck prowled out of the long, dense cedar thicket that Russ had been watching all week. The deer ripped a scrape and walked, grunting, beneath Russ’ stand. His arrow was true. At just under 200 pounds dressed, the animal was on the light side for a mature Kansas buck. But there was nothing light about [...]