Hunting

Southern deer hunters have a wide variety of peak rut dates in each state, often with severe variations from county to county due to myriad factors. Christmas lights were the only glow during the dark early morning drive to the stand. Growing up in the Northeast, it seemed odd to be so excited about deer hunting at this time of year. My entire life had revolved around November as the “days to hunt.” But there I was, heading to ... Xem chi tiết

Each year since 1992, Deer & Deer Hunting has provided both Southern and Northern readers with the “Whitetail Rut-Predictor.” This system has been featured in several D&DH articles by late contributing editor Charles J. Alsheimer. The Whitetail Rut-Predictor is also included in our annual wall calendar, which still features Alsheimer’s photography. The predictor lets you plan when, where and how to hunt. The rut ... Xem chi tiết

The new broadheads for 2023 cut big wound channels, are quieter and more accurate in flight, and create deeper penetration on impact. Check out what’s available for this year below. 1. NAP Ignite 3 The Ignite 3 by NAP is a reliable three-blade broadhead. Each one is constructed of one-piece, tough CNC-machined titanium ferrules to ensure true flight. Stainless-steel fixed blades are held securely in place by the X-lock™ ... Xem chi tiết

Despite the rise in popularity of crossbow hunting and an increase in the number of hunting crossbows available in the marketplace, a lot of confusion still exists about crossbow speeds, crossbow arrow weights, and how to choose the best crossbow arrow weight for hunting crossbows. A reader recently submitted this GREAT question: “Every crossbow has different draw weights/FPS ratings. Should arrow weight differ depending on ... Xem chi tiết

If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to harvest a deer that carried better-than-average antlers, you might have wondered what it would score. Or maybe you’ve found a shed antler or matched set and are curious about their measurements. Rather than trying to track down a scoring expert, wildlife biologist or taxidermist, why not learn how you can quickly and This monster buck scored 200 inches. Photo courtesy of Mark Dalley. ... Xem chi tiết