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Deer Hunting’s 100 Most Annoying Phrases

Did your comment make the Top 100? Deer & Deer Hunting fans have come up with quite the list! Remember, this is all in good fun! Although some of the omitted comments were spiteful, the vast majority are ones you’ve probably heard before … and maybe even use regularly! It all started when I decided […]

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5 Ways Hunting Media Helps America

Television, print, social media and digital online media outlets have been around for decades, and in the hunting community they are more popular than ever. However, a common complaint among everyday hunters is that “media has ruined hunting for the average guy.” True or false? I may be too close to the situation, having worked […]

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Antler Point Growing Out of Deer Eye Socket

This is a very freaky — and very real — photograph of an antler sprouting from the most unusual of places. This is a photo of a mount of the Dave Stuckey Buck from Ohio. I snapped this photo while attending the Archery Trade Show in Indianapolis last week. In case you missed it, this […]

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The Top 10 Bow Companies of All Time

The gloves are coming off, and we are not playing favorites! Here are the best bow companies EVER! Having just attended my 29th archery trade show (now ATA, used to be AMMO), I’ve become quite nostalgic about our community’s history and roots. Long gone are the days of flinging cedar or aluminum arrows into single hay […]

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The Top 10 Bow Companies of All Time

The gloves are coming off, and we are not playing favorites! Here are the best bow companies EVER! Having just attended my 29th archery trade show (now ATA, used to be AMMO), I’ve become quite nostalgic about our community’s history and roots. Long gone are the days of flinging cedar or aluminum arrows into single […]

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Whitetail Winter: Massive Losses on the Horizon?

Deep snow and bitter cold temperatures can wreak havoc on a whitetail herd. And, sadly, it doesn’t take long for Old Man Winter to knock these critters to their knees. What’s in store for this winter? Will we see pockets of deer die-offs across snow country? If I was a betting man, I’d answer with […]

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Safe Way to Make Whole Muscle Venison Jerky

The USDA’s current recommendation for making jerky safely is to heat meat to 160 °F. You probably already know that if you’ve ever attempted making any type of jerky (including ground-meat jerky in your oven), but what you probably didn’t know is that a preponderance of store-bought dehydrators do not heat up to those specifications. I’ve tried […]

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Who Eats the Most Meat Per Capita?

Beef, pork, chicken, lamb and, yes, venison. Who eats the most? Let’s get into the real numbers on this question. I know I can’t be the only one who is always “running the numbers.” I did some digging last week, and here’s what I found: First off, the numbers you’re about to consume, pardon the […]

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Field Test: TenPoint Viper 430 for 2023

The mature doe was beyond alert. She stood inside the woods — about 20 yards from my food plot — swirling his nose, pivoting her ears and standing still for what seems like, well, forever.  She finally relaxed and browsed heavily on what few turnip tops remained in my plot. The moment of truth was […]

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Deer Hunters Spend HOW MUCH on Licenses and Tags?

How much money does your state take in during deer season? The short answer is “lots,” but the long answer is one that I’ve yet to see anyone really break down with much validity. Yes, we know deer hunting is a multi-billion-a-year business in America. And, yes, we know the economic impact is critical for […]

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A Deer with 8 Legs!

What you’re seeing is not a hoax. It is the weirdest whitetail malady I’ve seen in my 28 years of working here at Deer & Deer Hunting. I first reported on this bizarre fawn in the late 1990s. Even back then, some of the weirdest things I had seen were a doe that had five […]

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God Be with You, Lennie Rue

If there’s one person who has changed the way modern American hunters understand whitetails, it’s Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III. He can not only be credited for his landmark insights on deer behavior, he pioneered such research when he became a private land wildlife manager more than 65 years ago. This legendary naturalist, author-photography and […]

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Today We Honor the Patron Saint of Hunters

For thousands of years, European hunters have viewed St. Hubert’s legacy as the epitome of hunting ethics and wildlife conservation.

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When 1 Buck Got You a LOT of Whiskey

Preface: This blog post explains the origin of the phrase “buck” when it comes to U.S. currency, but the fascination goes well beyond its link to the white-tailed deer. I should also note that it’s taken me years to realize it, but I’m a genuine nerd when it comes to statistics, especially when applying them […]

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Don’t Shoot Spike Bucks as an Excuse

Read that headline again before you react. Also, please read this post!  There was a time in North America when old-time hunters would say, “Once a spike, always a spike!” The funny thing about that saying is they said it with all seriousness in their voices, but no one really believed it. Yep … they […]

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Deer Talk Now is One of the Best Hunting Podcasts

Who wants to join our deer camp? I’ve received the request numerous times during my journey here at Deer & Deer Hunting, and I’m proud to say the opportunity is now available. Well, virtually speaking anyway. I know a lot of you have followed us during our foray into online videos, including the launch of […]

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The First Bowhunting Season in America

If you’re a bowhunter, you can thank Roy Case for his persistence in getting archery hunting legalized in North America. His efforts took years, but the end result was a new kind of activity in the woods, fields and swamps across the country. Roy Case hailed from Racine, Wisconsin, and he was an avid field […]

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How to Maintain Your Crossbow

Protect your investment by following these simple yet easy tips on how to service and maintain your crossbow before, during and after deer season.

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Forward vs. Reverse Draw Crossbows

So many options ... which one is right for you? Dan Schmidt explains the differences between today's modern crossbows for whitetail hunters.

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It’s Mosquito Season, But Don’t Despair

I’ve used Thermacell units since they were made available to the general public 22 years ago (the technology was first unveiled in 1994). Seeing that it’s been 20+ years, I just assumed everyone in America knew about them. I was wrong. This past month, I had the pleasure of welcoming a new videographer to our […]

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