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“Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” — Douglas MacArthur Recently, I polled hundreds of people on reasons adults hang up their hunting gear. After receiving responses from hundreds of past and present hunters, and dozens of unique responses, it became apparent just how many reasons and excuses there are for people who choose […]

Mathews introduces its newest bow model — the Phase4™. Engineered with new Resistance Phase Damping™ Technology to drastically reduce vibration and built compatible with a completely redesigned line of Bridge-Lock™ Stabilizers, the Phase4 is the stealthiest hunting system to-date. The all-new Mathews Phase4 in the Black finish. There are seven other finishes available. Photo courtesy […]

Traditions are an incredibly important part of our hunting heritage, the anticipated touchstones of decades past that we love to enjoy and pass on to future generations. When I began hunting more than 40 years ago it was in what I’ve come to learn is, for many folks, a traditional way. My father started me […]

Should you go deer hunting in the rain? Wet, drizzly and otherwise dreary weather that comes with October and November can be some of the best times to be out in the deer woods. Here are the 3 biggest reasons why. It doesn’t take a lot of hunting experience to know that whitetail deer have […]

The power of a bow is determined by its peak draw weight and arrow draw length, measured in pounds and inches, respectively. Folks often make the mistake of purchasing a bow with a maximum draw weight they can comfortably pull back while standing in the shop. They don’t realize that during a hunt — sitting […]

Nothing beats soybeans for deer food plots when it comes to nutrition, tonnage and attraction. I smiled when I saw the small group of deer headed for the plot of standing corn. I had been debating my friend Todd Hewing about what was the best late-season food-plot crop for whitetails. Todd argued that soybeans are […]

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A good treestand or ground blind is crucial for those who prefer to hunt from such locations. These are some of the latest released by leading manufacturers. 1. Ameristep Magnum CareTaker This blind offers a larger size for bigger hunters, and those who want to pack an extra person or so inside. Up to three […]

It’s always neat to see a well-executed plan pay off. In my case with a recent test food plot we planted for D&DH, the results came pretty darn fast. Check out the accompanying photo. That lush food plot growth was achieved in just 3-1/2 weeks, and the deer are already flocking to it. The key […]

Welsh Rarebit Venison Burgers offer some great flavors. (Photo: FoodforHunters.blogspot.com) Kick up your best venison burger recipes a notch or two with some easy tips to make your summer grilling even better. As much as I enjoy tasty and well-prepared deer meat, one of the saddest things is to see is an overcooked burger with […]

Does often hold the keys to the kingdom in the woods, but if you’re intent on doing some management or stocking the freezer they’re great targets. There are many ways to outsmart a whitetail, and I would like to think that I’ve employed most of them over the years. Although I’ve seen some innovative tactics […]

Charles Alsheimer Obituary and memorial. Longtime Deer & Deer Hunting contributor Charles Alsheimer died on Dec. 30, 2017. This is editor Daniel Schmidt’s reaction to the loss of his long-time friend and colleague. A happy moment from my early days at D&DH occurred on the morning of Sept. 23, 1995, when I bagged my first […]

For as clearly as we understand dominance in the deer world, we still must understand that population dynamics, the quality of habitat and a host of other factors will play into all of this as well. Let’s get deep into the weeds on how these factors play out, leading to deeper insights into your own […]

Venison is super healthy because it is practically fat-free and is low in cholesterol. Right? Well, that’s what we’ve all been telling ourselves over the years, and for the most part it’s true. But it’s not entirely true. You’ll have to trust me here. You’re talking to a guy who has eaten so much venison […]