Would you shoot a rare piebald buck in Pennsylvania?
Most hunters in Pa. no longer believe killing a white deer brings bad luck.
Whitetail Deer
The buck, the bullet and the sapling
The date was Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998. My brother, Tim, and I had made a few short pushes that morning before deciding to still-hunt one of the bigger mountains in our hunting area. This was well before our FRS/GPS radio days – and for Tim, a wristwatch. Our plan was to hunt our way to the top of the mountain…
Minnesota deer hunter bags a … gator?
First he shot a 10-point buck, then he came across the alligator, which he also was able to shoot – the reptile has no special protection in Minnesota. As for how it ended up here …
Record success rate for Camp Ripley archery deer hunts
This year, 1,864 participating hunters harvested 310 deer. During the 2019 hunts, 2,137 hunters harvested 278 deer.
A fresh look at young hunters – and young deer
Opening morning of the Northern Zone crossbow season found me sitting in the same spot where I had brought Joey, age 14, on the first two mornings of New York’s Columbus Day weekend youth big game hunt. Having only three days to hunt with a crossbow before the muzzleloading season, I figured I’d squeeze in a morning hunt before getting…
A haunting we will go
For a variety of reasons, hunting with my friend Jonathon was a memorable experience each time we went and, that was nearly every day after work. Jonathon and I both worked at the same high school and after school hours we would head to his place for an evening hunt. Jonathon owned a 200-acre farm and we hunted together for…
A day on the range can pay dividends in the field
Author recently assisted shooters at a sight-in day.
Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Strong early archery harvest and positive reports from hunters and DNR field staff point to what could be another outstanding year of deer hunting across central and southeastern Minnesota.
CWD confirmed in Houston County farmed deer herd
The farm is located within the designated CWD endemic area in southeastern Minnesota and the herd enclosure was double-fenced in 2017.
Easing into the best of deer hunting in Pennsylvania
Cooler weather, shorter days and whitetails’ interest turning to breeding makes for great deer hunting.
Michigan DNR sees spike in hunting amid pandemic
A mid-September report from the Michigan DNR indicates that overall participation in deer hunting is up 26.97% over the same time as last year, and overall participation in hunting is up 121.61%.
Deer disease worries North Dakota wildlife officials – and it’s not CWD
A large-scale outbreak could impact hunting in the region this fall.
A shot too far
I spoke to a good friend who has never hunted with a bow and arrow until he bought a crossbow two years ago. We discussed how the season played out and he told me he shot a beautiful ten point a few days before the archery season ended. I was happy for him because of his fine trophy, but my…
Wisconsin DNR confirms EHD In Buffalo County deer
EHD can be fatal to deer but is not a threat to human health.
Early Ohio archery kill shows bump over last year
Season still way too early to draw conclusions, though.
Financial woes hinder DNR’s ability to test deer for CWD
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan wildlife officials won’t be able to check as many deer for chronic wasting disease during the upcoming hunting season. The state DNR said it’s facing staff and financial shortages as well as challenges from the coronavirus pandemic. “We ask for your patience and grace as we adapt to meet these challenges,” said acting wildlife division chief…
With Wisconsin hunting seasons underway, it’s time to think about … photos
Arrange photos to show respect for animals, regulations and hunting safety.
Pennsylvania archery hunting significantly gaining in popularity
Archery hunters and harvest numbers showing strong increases in Pennsylvania.
Wisconsin DNR: Avoid eating deer livers in Marinette area
Avoid exposure to PFAS chemicals.
Wisconsin DNR eyes ‘robust’ statewide CWD testing
New online form available for hunters.
Smart sensory strategies for fooling whitetails in Pennsylvania
To be successful, hunters must employ tactics that outweigh a deer’s strengths while taking advantage of their weaknesses in a comprehensive examination of the five senses.
Deer diary: DNR to launch Wisconsin’s largest deer hunters’ survey
Aim of study is to gain more information about statewide hunter success and selectivity when deer hunting.
Wisconsin deer hunters willing to share the harvest, but no network available right now
Hunters still encouraged to work out venison transfers on their own, or to develop their own local network.
Michigan DNR: Deer hunters can expect conditions that meet or exceed 2019
Hunters who have seen the 2020 Hunting Digest may have noticed quite a few regulation changes. These changes reflect the evolution of deer hunting in Michigan.
Time again to examine chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania
CWD remains a highly serious threat to white-tailed deer and elk populations in Pennsylvania.
DNR: Fall hunting, trapping season forecasts highlight hunter opportunities, notable changes to limits, zones
The agency releases the 2020 fall forecast series.
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