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Intro to Archery: Second Deer Season
Thanksgiving is over and our long stretch of warm weather seems to have been replaced with frost and ice. As I write this, I’m sitting next to our woodstove, staying warm against the gloom of one of...
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The Waiting Game Throttles On
I sit. I wait. I sit. I wait. I fidget and sit and wait and wait. Then I sit and wait some more. Are we deerhunting yet? Happy December 2015 my sitting and waiting BloodBrothers. How goes your sitting...
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Deer Hunters: Stop the CWD Hysteria — Please
Can someone tell me why this “recent” hysteria over chronic wasting disease has been circling over us like a perpetual storm cloud? Enough already. These fears are ridiculous. Read one of the many...
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Finally, a Verified Mountain Lion Caught on a Game Camera
Having lived in the Southeast all my life, I’ve heard tales for decades about mountain lions and the elusive “black panther” sighted here and there. Some of those stories or sightings are from...
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Jimmy Herman: Rocks Out with Carrie Underwood, Loves His Deer Hunting
Professional musician Jimmy Herman originally is from Wisconsin, where he grew up in a family that loved music and the outdoors. He, in turn, developed a great passion for both that continues today....
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Still Celebrating the Predator Purity After All These Years
Okay all my deeranddeerhunting.com backstrap BloodBrothers, altogether now with spirit; Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear WhackMaster StrapAssassin1 Uncle Ted, happy...
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Dan Schmidt: How Deer React to Human Pressure
It’s crucial to keep the wind in your favor, but no matter how hard you try, your mere presence will alert deer. Keep this in mind when scouting new properties. (photo by Dan Schmidt) Human pressure –...
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How to Buy the Right Hunting Boots
Getting the right boots that fit, are warm and keep you comfortable are important no matter where you hunt. It’s pretty simple: if your feet are wet, cold or hurting then you’re going to be a...
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U.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...
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The Key to Deer Hunting Happiness Is …
Dan Schmidt Sr. shot this 10-pointer in northern Wisconsin in 1969. (Photo by Chrisanthia Schmidt) 46 years later and still enjoying every minute. (photo by Tony Schmidt) There were times when I saw...
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Of Deer Bait, Minerals, Food Plots and Petty Ethics
I’ve touched on this topic previously at this blog, but today’s visuals help drive the point home a little more clear. I’ve long-held the contention that anyone who argues against baiting for deer —...
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In The Wind, He’s Still Alive
Ted and his father, Warren Henry Nugent. Today is Thursday, December 17, 2015, and is my dad’s birthday. I will climb a Texas treestand again today, like I do everyday throughout the fall and winter...
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Clint Bailey Wrestles Whiskey Barrels and Big Bucks
Clint Bailey with his 132-inch Oklahoma buck Clint Bailey is 37 years old, works at one of the most iconic businesses in America and has a deep passion for hunting white-tailed deer whenever he gets...
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Alan Clemons’ Pick of the Day: Super Hot Ma-Mah Call
When you need a versatile deer call to use throughout the season, you’ll want one that is proven in real-world hunting experiences and will work for bucks and does. Deer & Deer Hunting Managing...
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Merry Deerhunting Christmas to All!
If what doesn’t kill you truly makes one stronger, and pain is weakness leaving the body, then I truly believe I’m on my way to being SuperMan! There are numerous colloquialisms like those that apply...
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Huge Deer Survived Nasty Fight
Deer & Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt was surprised when he realized the buck he shot had been gored in a fight with another Alabama bruiser. Deer truly are built to survive. Take this...
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Olympic Champion Kim Rhode Wins Gold, Hunts Deer, Carries U.S. Flag
Kim Rhode at the 2004 Olympics during her run of five straight with a medal. (Photo: USA Shooting) Kim Rhode of El Monte, Calif., is one of the world’s greatest competitive shotgun athletes, a mother...
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Happy Nugeyear 2016 to All!
Ted’s big Ox Ranch 12-point has some awesome character! Well, well, well, wasn’t that fun! I hope everyone is celebrating the end of a neck-snapping 2015 whiplash like I am. I have a very creative,...
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How to Buy the Right Hunting Boots
Getting the right boots that fit, are warm and keep you comfortable are important no matter where you hunt. It’s pretty simple: if your feet are wet, cold or hurting then you’re going to be a...
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Step Back Before Spewing Egotistical Hate, Jealousy about Deer Hunting
Some hunters wouldn’t think twice about shooting this deer while others wouldn’t even consider it. Who is right? Both of them, because hunters have to make their own choices and shouldn’t worry about...
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