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12 06, 2017

2017 Whitetail Report: How Are The Deer Doing?

admin2020-06-10T09:16:12-04:00June 12th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Deer Science|1 Comment

I recently returned from the 2017 North American Deer Summit, a two-day event where the top deer biologists and scientists in the nation gather to discuss the health of our herds and the future of hunting. First on the agenda: How are whitetail deer doing across the U.S.? QDMA biologist Kip Adams kicked off the discussion with some good news. After several tough years (2011-2014) when winters were harsh in some regions and big outbreaks of EHD killed substantial numbers of deer in other areas, things are looking up for America’s most popular and widespread game animal. Kip pointed out that the buck harvest is up 4% (hunters in America shoot some 2.7 million bucks every fall). Furthermore, the percentage [...]

9 06, 2017

Alberta Black Bear Hunt

admin2020-06-10T09:16:12-04:00June 9th, 2017|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Shed Hunting|Comments Off on Alberta Black Bear Hunt

Come to find out, Big Deer’s resident shed-hunting expert is also a bear hunter. Kelly files this report from the Alberta bush: Mike: Another great Canada bear hunt in the books. Very warm conditions this year, but many bears. Had to be selective when picking an animal to shoot, as there were many rubbed bears. The units I hunt in Alberta are two-bear units. I shot this black bear and waited for a colored bear to no avail. This was my fifth year up in Alberta and I have yet to shoot a color-phase, but there is always next year. I’m happy. The bear I shot squared 6’6” with a very clean coat. Already looking forward to next year!—Kelly K

7 06, 2017

DIY Deer: Cheap, Easy Trail-Camera Fasteners

admin2020-06-10T09:16:12-04:00June 7th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|3 Comments

It’s time to get your trail-cameras out at mineral sites and on food plots if you haven’t already. The 2017 buck season will be here before you know it! This guest blog from our good friend Kim might come in handy: Are the straps on your trail cameras getting old and worn, or do you just not like the way they attach a cam to a tree? Well, for under $6 you can make 4 tree fasteners that will hold your cams securely in place. Parts list: --Four 5-inch-long Eye Screws --8 Fender Washers --4 Lock Nuts --4 Wing Nuts --Four 2-inch-long round-head Stove Bolts. The diameter of the washers, nuts and bolts will be determined by the model of [...]

5 06, 2017

“Extreme Hunting Rigs” on BIG DEER TV

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00June 5th, 2017|Big Deer TV, BigDeer|2 Comments

I just got back from Montana where we filmed these customized Dodge trucks. Earlier this year I traveled down near Lake Okeechobee and filmed a hog hunt out of the swamp buggy pictured here. There’s a jet boat, lifted 20-year-old camouflage Suburban and 1970s-era Land Rover fully customized for, get this, gopher shooting… You’ll see these extreme rigs and more on an all-new and totally unique episode of BIG DEER TV this fall. Hunters love their trucks, and you’ll love this show.

26 05, 2017

Memorial Day 2017: Thank You Veterans and Heroes

admin2020-06-10T09:16:29-04:00May 26th, 2017|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting|Comments Off on Memorial Day 2017: Thank You Veterans and Heroes

Got this from a loyal blog reader this time last year. I could not have said any better myself. I reprint in honor of all those who 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 hunting if not for the men and women that we honor this weekend. At a minimum, raise a drink during a celebration this [...]