Deer & Deer Hunting | Whitetail Deer Advice and Instruction

The Origin of Fair Chase – Deer & Deer Hunting

Ben Sobieck — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:38:25 +0000

Southeast Deer Study Group Update: Have We Been Killing Too Many Does?

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:56:16 +0000

SANDESTIN, Fla. – To say the least, the morning’s 2012 Southeast Deer Study Group sessions about predation impacts on whitetail populations were eye-opening and mesmerizing. The theme of this year’s two-day conference is “The Changing Face of Predation in … Read More

Bear Archery 10-Rings Major Honor

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:56:23 +0000

Evansville, IN — In 2011 The World Greatest, a TV show which airs on the ION Network set out to find the world’s greatest archery company and after the selection process was complete one company stood out amongst the rest…Bear … Read More

Florida’s Biggest Bucks

Jacob Edson, D&DH managing editor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:52:38 +0000

Biologists, land managers, researchers, students and reporters gather at the Southeastern Deer Study Group’s annual conference to discuss the future of deer management in the Southeast. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission hosts put together this impressive display of whitetail mounts … Read More

Daily Updates from Deer Study Group

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:32:17 +0000

SANDESTIN, Fla. – Put some of the top whitetail deer biologists, managers, researchers and enthusiasts together with a little sand, sun and probably a boatload of seafood, and you’ll have the 2012 Southeast Deer Study Group conference in … Read More

Sheds Showing on Twitter

Jacob Edson, D&DH managing editor — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:09:05 +0000

If Twitter pics are any indicator, the big boys are starting to drop their antlers.

Whitetail Freaks: A Truly Giant Buck

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:51:16 +0000

Saw this one today on the Facebook page of fellow whitetail fanatic David Gendreau. It is unusual, but not uncommon in the whitetail world. In short, this is what is known as a “cactus buck.” This condition dates back many … Read More

Texas Eyes New Deer Seasons

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:28:25 +0000

Deer hunters in three counties of the Dallas-area “Metroplex” could have new seasons if a proposal from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission is approved. Discussion, research and public comment is ongoing for possible seasons in Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and … Read More

West Virginia: Farmers at Odds with DNR

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:38:58 +0000

Should deer farmers be allowed to sell farm-raised whitetail venison? Some state officials in West Virginia say, “no.” Learn more about this divisive issue from the state’s biggest news agency. Click here.

Whitetail World Loses Big-Buck Hunting Expert from Eastern Illinois

D&DH Editor Dan Schmidt — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:06:47 +0000

The whitetail world lost a friend and big-buck hunting expert with the sudden passing of Gerald “Gabe” Shaffner of West Union, Ill. On Nov. 7, 2011, Shaffner came home from his day of hunting and told his wife, Sharon, “I … Read More