Ten Years in the Elements and the Scope is Just Fine
On one hand I don’t know whether to think this is a non-story because enclosed optics like binoculars, scopes and such are hyped as all kinds of “-proof” in the marketing materials. Waterproof....
View ArticleChiggers are the Evil Spawn of Satan and Hate Deer Hunters
I don’t believe I have the words in a polite vocabulary to adequately describe the depth of my hatred for chiggers, also known as redbugs, spawn of Satan and some other choice words that might make...
View ArticleDon’t Ignore These Top Tips for Hunting from Treestands
Falling from tree stands is a major cause of hunting injuries. Follow safety advice, wear a harness and don’t rush when you’re using a stand. (Photo: Tom Rogers) With deer seasons opening throughout...
View ArticleLong Live the Mighty Beast in Your Belly!
A hearty supply of elk all wrapped, secured in the freezin’ cold Yeti and ready to be prepped for the table! With majestic critters of every description and species tipping over at record numbers...
View ArticleAntlerless Deer Turns Superbad, Fights Racked Buck Through a Fence
Well, this is quite an interesting turn of events when you see an antlerless deer squaring off against a racked buck, isn’t it? Perhaps the antlerless buck already had shed but still was feeling...
View ArticleThe Case for Mechanical Broadheads (and Lighted Nocks)
Happy blood trails and meat for the freezer get thanks, in part, to the effectiveness of mechanical broadheads and lighted nocks. Where have you gone, Bruce Barrie? It’s been almost 15 years since you...
View ArticleIntro to Archery: Deer Signs
I walk my dog every morning down the rough dirt road that remains unplowed all winter. Edged in wild blackberry bushes, the road slopes into a rough two-track with rocks the size of small boulders...
View ArticleNature is Not Politically Correct
Hunting and the outdoors provide ultimate soul cleansing experiences! I first encountered the culture war freaks way back in the 1960s on rock-n-roll radio. During interviews about my frightening...
View ArticleWATCH: Arrow Takes Buck Through Both Lungs
There really is something mystical about the flight of an arrow. This home video clip shows a perfect one, too, as it makes a beeline for a 10-point buck in a September food plot. Shooting an arrow...
View ArticleHeadgear Says Buck, Everything Else Says Doe
Brian Woodard Jr. with his buck-doe, which likely is a hermaphrodite with both ovaries and testes. Check out this crazy 8-pointer that Brian Woodard Jr. arrowed recently. The headgear says “buck” but...
View ArticleAre You A Dirt-Sniffin’ Deer Hunting Outdoors Addict?
Most outdoorsy folks I know love the smell of dirt, freshly-turned dirt like in a field or if you’re in the woods scraping out a little spot for a mock scrape or mineral lick. You know that aroma,...
View ArticleHappy October, BloodBrothers Everywhere!
A soul-warming campfire does a hunter good and stirs the passions of autumn seasons! Ladies and Gentlemen of the Great SpiritWild bowhunting brotherhood, start your predator projectile engines and...
View ArticleThe Craziest Deer Video You May See This Year
I love watching this video, just because it’s so cool. Why? I don’t know. Maybe because when I was a kid I liked finding stuff outdoors like a decomposing critter and seeing nature in action. It’s not...
View ArticleIntro to Archery: Dressing Warmly for Bow Season
I hate being cold. Absolutely hate it. And while my summer tan still lingers, this morning there was a thin layer of frost on the grass and across our windshields, marking the official arrival of...
View ArticleAnd the BloodBrother Spirit Campfires Burn Brightly On
Ted Nugent learned much from Fred Bear and still values the friendship and experiences. Us Bowhunters are ultra-lucky even when we get skunked. Just the fact that we are so fortunate to have...
View ArticleU.S. Congressman Paul Ryan: Deer Hunter, and Speaker of the House?
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., loves deer hunting and the outdoors. United States Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) is one of the nation’s most well-known and visible politicians. In 2012 he was the Republican...
View ArticleFighting for His Life, Deer Hunter Appreciates Every Moment
When we complain about the little things in life that send our blood pressure soaring and we get all bent out of shape, take a deep breath to consider that things could be much worse. Cory Sutton of...
View ArticleSo That Our BloodBrothers May Live to Hunt Another Day
With age comes wisdom and the realization that hunting smarter means doing what you can and should … not what you used to do. In this wonderful month of October, every day of hunting gets better and...
View ArticleBring Bucks Closer During Daylight with This Proven Trick
How to use mock scrapes efficiently and effectively during this year’s pre-rut and rut phases.The post Bring Bucks Closer During Daylight with This Proven Trick appeared first on Deer & Deer...
View Article3 Ways Shot Placement Affects Venison Quality
Deer & Deer Hunting Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt with his first whitetail taken with a crossbow. (Photo by Tracy Schmidt) The quality of your venison is a direct result of the care you take (or...
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