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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

During the early season or in dry conditions, make sure your rail lube and trigger area does not have dust, dirt, grit or other gunk that can foul the action. As more crossbow hunters take to the trees to hunt deer, they must address the same safety concerns as rifle and vertical bow hunters — […]

Muzzleloading technology has greatly increased over the years to the point that muzzleloaders now rival centerfire rifles for accuracy at modest ranges. Bullets, primers and powders have also played a part in extending their effective range and tightening bullet groups. These developments, along with a greater interest in long-range shooting, provide solutions for hunting in […]

Initially used for cover crops, soil conservation and forage for domestic animals, brassicas were popularized for deer food plots by Biologic, which imports varieties from New Zealand where deer are raised commercially. They’ve taken off like wildfire because of their ease of growing, high protein content, productivity and low planting costs. TOP FORAGES TO PLANT […]

And it was decreed that on Sunday hunting shall be prohibited and no one even on private land they own shall pursue fowl or game, and everyone said “Amen.” Nay, not everyone. Eleven states still have some kind of prohibitions, limits or outright ban on hunting on Sunday. Most are in the northeast part of […]

Much has been written about tracking and trailing white-tailed deer over the years, but a few points are often overlooked. Successful blood trailing doesnxe2x80x99t require complicated strategies, but it does require that hunters pay close attention to simple details. Incorporate the following five rules into your game plan, and youxe2x80x99ll drastically improve your trailing success […]

November is inching its way closer and we just had an eye-opening start to cold weather and the long winter here in Wisconsin. The silver lining to the early cold and snow is that the whitetail rut and its action-packed deer hunting is not too far away. Long hours in treestands and ground blinds are […]

Access small and uneven areas without big equipment, create entry and exit routes, draw in deer and more with the new food plot seeds and equipment for 2021. 1. Chapin 97561 25-Gallon Mixes on Exit 12v, 2.2 GPM ATV Spot Sprayer Stop wasting water, chemical concentrate and time with Chapin’s Mixes on Exit Sprayer. This […]

When it comes to the best deer hunting states, few hold the fascination quite like Iowa — to those whitetail hunters who don’t live in Iowa. I’ve been doing this a long time (26 years to be exact), and I’m continually amazed by the grandiose illusions that Hawkeye State deer hunting evokes among nonresidents. In […]

Deer & Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt called in this early season buck by using a doe bleat call. In the last 30 years no topic has received as much ink as deer calling. A hunter would be pretty confused if he believed everything he read. There’s a reason for all that confusion: Some folks […]

No matter where you hunt, the 2023 lineup of blinds and treestands has something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out the new targets as well for fun ways to get your practice in! 1. Hawk Helium Pro Hang-On The Helium Pro Hang-On gives mobile hunters lightweight, rock-solid performance at an affordable price. Technologically advanced […]

As we have done every year since the early 1990s, the Deer & Deer Hunting Whitetail Calendar includes the xe2x80x9cWhitetail Rut-Predictor.xe2x80x9d This system has been featured in several D&DH articles over the years by our late contributing editor Charles J. Alsheimer of Bath, New York. Watch Charles Alsheimer Explain the 3 Types of the Whitetail […]

Mother Nature does an exemplary job of providing for her dependents, but that doesn’t mean she can’t use a helping hand once in a while. And the story of the Dunstan Chestnut offers a prime example. The Beginnings of the Dunstan Chestnut Before the first Europeans arrived, and for a long time after, the forests […]