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20 06, 2016

June 20, 2016: Strawberry Moon & Summer Solstice

admin2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 20th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management, Deer Science|Comments Off on June 20, 2016: Strawberry Moon & Summer Solstice

We talk a lot about moon phases on BIG DEER Blog because I believe the moons in the fall especially the full one in November sparks big bucks to move and hence is a great week to hunt. My ongoing interest in the moon turned up this: Today’s full moon, which coincides with the summer solstice, is a rare and once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time the full moon lined up with the longest day of the year was back in June 1967. Today there will be approximately 17 hours of light. This Full Strawberry Moon gets its name from the Algonquin tribes, who took it as a signal to gather strawberries and ripening fruit. As far as fish and game [...]

19 06, 2016

Father’s Day Bucks

admin2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 19th, 2016|BigDeer|Comments Off on Father’s Day Bucks

Shout out to Rick and Garrison from Pennsylvania for Garrison's first archery buck. Another shout out to Richard and sons from Florida for a great day of deer hunting. Shout out to you Dads and Granddads for the showing your kids to love and respect the outdoors and our hunting lifestyle. Keep it up!

17 06, 2016

BIG DEER Father’s Day Tribute

admin2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 17th, 2016|BigDeer|2 Comments

In honor of all the fathers who teach our kids to love and respect the great outdoors and the wonderful deer and other game we hunt, I'm re-posting some of the family photos we've shared in the past. If you've got a photo of you and your son or daughter that you'd like to share please email it to me and I'll post it this weekend (mikehanback@yahoo.com). Last one my oldest son Clay and me, love you man.

15 06, 2016

Father’s Day Tribute:YETI Film Series

admin2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 15th, 2016|BigDeer|2 Comments

This Father’s Day, our friends at YETI explore what it means to be there for your kids in the film series My Old Man, featuring hunting, fishing, guiding, and surfing stories from the wild. “Our fathers sort of set the path for us, it’s the architecture of who we are…” “Find something you like and stick with it…” “As parents, we’re all just trying to figure it out…” I can relate and I know you can too. Do yourself a favor and watch. #MyOldMan #BuiltForTheWild

14 06, 2016

7 Facts About Summer Velvet Deer Antlers

admin2020-06-10T09:16:47-04:00June 14th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Science|1 Comment

This buck’s rack is coming along nicely. Did you know and those antlers will grow another 1/8- to ¼-inch per day for the next 2 months? Here are more interesting facts about the whitetail’s summer antlers: --Antlers are made of bone, consisting mostly of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other minerals. Although some of the minerals needed for antler growth are taken from food, scientists note that lot of them are sucked from the buck’s skeleton, which may cause him to develop osteoporosis during the summer. Setting mineral licks for the deer can help. --Throughout June and July, velvet antlers grow via a complex system of blood vessels, which causes them to be hot to the touch. Top whitetail scientist Dr. [...]