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Locavore Blog: Setting up my first tree stand
Tree stands are heavy. And they come with a lot of different parts. Two things that longtime hunters already know, but for someone just starting out, these two factors may influence where you choose...
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Uncle Ted On The Road Again
No wonder I’m tired! And limping! And needed both knees replaced! And all giddy and excited like a backstrapper on opening morning! My killer band and I have once again unleashed our inner beasts and...
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Must Watch: Cool Bowhunting Film Unveiled
Want to get into the mood for this bowhunting season? Check out this cool, new short film. It captures everything about the outdoors lifestyle that any diehard bowhunter will appreciate. After...
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Don’t Let Humidity Hurt Your Deer Season Preparations
My brother joined me and Barry Estes, owner of Alabama Hog Control, for a little hunting and feral hog eradication last weekend down in central Alabama. The property we were on was a giant cattle farm...
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Hey Deer Hunters, Does Poison Ivy Drive You Crazy?
I don't know how many times I've had poison ivy over the years but I'm fortunate that it's not as bad as some folks I've seen who must be more sensitive to it. I've never really had such a terrible...
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How to Make the Best BBQ in a Smoker
This Fourth of July weekend featured perfect weather, which gave me the opportunity to try smoking for the first time — smoking meat for barbecue, of course! Seeing that we blew through all of our...
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Locavore Blog: Summer Days Tick Tock Toward Deer Season
Summer in Vermont means that nature is no longer on the cusp, but instead, in full force. Wind rustles the full green leaves of maple and beech trees; rose petals finally uncurl after the harsh...
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Uncle Ted’s Mailbag: Keep Striving to Overcome Bowhunting Frustration
Deeranddeerhunting.com NugeBlog #45? Are you kidding me? So you expect me to believe that a guy who is on tour, not just any tour, but without question the most demanding, brutally draining nonstop...
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3 Ways Shot Placement Affects Venison Quality
The quality of your venison is a direct result of the care you take (or don't) after the animal is down and while you are processing the animal at home. However, did you know that the it's equally...
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Locavore Blog: Using the Whole Deer
I mentioned last week that I'm interested in possibly processing my deer myself — along with the help of a few friends that have done it before. I'm not entirely sure why I feel this way, but it is...
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The Nonroad Untraveled is More Fun Than The Road Less Traveled
Thank you Lord, and thank you America once again for this incredible American Dream beyond any dream I could have ever dreamed of. Rock-N-Roll and hunting defines my life beyond God, family and...
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Tag Out Early This Fall: 3 Tips to Deer Hunting Soft Mast
Deer loves apples, pears, plums, persimmons and all sorts of other kinds of soft mast. Find these trees, and you will find great deer hunting spots. Here are some insights that will put you on the...
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Locavore Blog: Field Dressing, A Story
Once upon a time before we decided to move to Vermont and I decided that I wanted to hunt my own deer, my husband and I used to drive about five hours north of where we lived in southeastern Michigan...
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Dig Deep for the Ultimate Reasoning Predator Within
Greetings to my venison BloodBrothers once again on yet another glorious summerday July 24, 2014 in America, on my deeranddeerhunting.com Uncle Ted NugeBlog #47. I suppose we should stop meeting like...
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Healthy Hunter: With Shoes, It’s All About Comfort, Performance
A couple of weeks ago while shopping for some new jogging shoes I opted for the Brooks Pure Connect3 and also picked up a pair of Asics GT-2000. I say opted because while I respect the Brooks line of...
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Why Do Bucks Spar When Their Antlers Are Still in Velvet?
Ever wonder why bucks sometimes spar with each other when their antlers are still in velvet? It's a fascinating behavior among whitetails, especially because we know that velvet antlers are extremely...
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Locavore Blog: Archery and Bowhunting Tips for Women
Before I started writing this blog, I was researching bowhunting and archery on my own. My interest in hunting was sparked when I was researching my piece on women hunters and local food for National...
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The Spirit of the Wild Runs Strong and Free
Happy last day of July 2014 everyone! As I share my deeranddeerhunting.com NugeBlog#48 with you all on this glorious 31st day of July, like you, I celebrate the winding down of one heck of a beautiful...
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Is Blaze Orange Really Necessary?
Dan, As a deer hunter who (by my guesstimate) has hunted many states for whitetails, would you consider the mandatory wearing of blaze orange for big game rifle hunters a hindrance towards hunters? My...
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Locavore Blog: Basic Scent Control for Beginners
Scent control is an important part of hunting that beginners need to learn and experienced hunters are always improving upon. While I thought I understood some of the basics based on the years of...
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