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29 06, 2018

Some People Are Mosquito Magnets, Are You?

admin2020-06-10T09:15:52-04:00June 29th, 2018|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|1 Comment

Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others, says a Baylor mosquito expert. Jason Pitts, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology in Baylor University’s College of Arts and Sciences, studies “host seeking”—how mosquitoes find their next blood meal. He said odor is a major factor why mosquitoes bite some people more often. Female mosquitoes, which bite because they need blood for reproduction, have the ability to smell odor over long distances. “Females are able to track upwind." Once they get that stream of odor, they fly in and out of the stream of odor to orient themselves to try get to the host.” It is not just odor. Heat—at very close range—also is very attractive for female mosquitoes. “Mosquitoes are exquisitely sensitive [...]

21 06, 2018

DIY: Man Turns 250-Pound Tank Into BBQ Cooker (Plus How To Roast Deer)

admin2020-06-10T09:15:52-04:00June 21st, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|4 Comments

Just in time for the first weekend of summer, our friend Matt "Flatlander" Cheever tells us about his awesome DIY BBQ project, plus provides tips for roasting venison: Sometimes sitting around a campfire dreaming up projects, schemes and adventures with our buddies is the best part of deer camp. In one of those conversations among friends I was offered a free 250-gallon propane tank. “Wouldn’t that make a great BBQ pit,” we all reckoned. “You could put it on a trailer and make it mobile.” I like a challenge… But maybe I bit off more than I could chew? Six years and several thousand dollars later my “free” project is finished! It’s worth every penny! Fifty-five pounds of welding wire, [...]

20 06, 2018

Why Do Deer Jump The Bow String?

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00June 20th, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Why Do Deer Jump The Bow String?

Hey Mike: Wondering if you could settle a friendly argument. A buddy and I were discussing deer jumping the string. I say it is all noise related and they instinctively react; he says it could also be visual—they see the arrow coming. Wondering your thoughts? Also, do you ever see a bow being fast enough that you don’t have to worry about them jumping the string or is that impossible? Thanks--Jake in WI Jake, you win, it’s an instinctive reaction. I heard a guy say one time, “It’s like when somebody blows a horn or sets off a firecracker close, you jump.” When a deer hears your bow go off in his natural environment, same thing. I’ve heard people say [...]

14 06, 2018

Why You Should Buy Another Gun Now

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00June 14th, 2018|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Guns & Loads, Deer Hunting|3 Comments

Saw this on the Outdoor Wire and thought it made a good point. Put some of your tax savings that are coming in 2019 on a new handgun for home protection or a new rifle for deer hunting (treat yourself to a father’s day gift): Much has been printed and broadcast recently about soft firearms sales. According to the liberal mass media outlets and their hatred of firearms, the gun industry is on the brink of death. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. You can do your part to help drive up firearm ownership numbers in the months ahead. Go shopping. Those who watch firearms sales follow the NICS background checks numbers. May 2018 set an all-time monthly [...]

13 06, 2018

Best Chainsaws For Hunters

admin2020-06-10T09:15:53-04:00June 13th, 2018|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Gear Reviews|1 Comment

From now until stand-hanging time in September a lot of people will be out working their deer hunting property, clearing trails, taking out trash trees to let in more sunlight, etc. What’s the best saw for the job? Illinois land management expert Matt Cheever says: I prefer Echo, Stihl and Husqvarna in that order. Echo has the longest warranty and best power to weight ratio (it’s all I currently own). Stihl has always made a good saw, and a “Husky” is built like a tank, but seems to have a longer power stroke so you have to run them wide open all the time for best performance. All 3 are solid choices. Buy a saw in the 40-45 cc range with [...]