New research shared at the 2020 Southeast Deer Study Group meeting held a lot of interesting new knowledge for deer hunters, and especially for deer habitat managers. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at some of the research I found most interesting and useful at the annual conference.  By the … Read More

I had the pleasure of giving one of the educational seminars at NDA’s Whitetail Weekend this spring, right before all heck broke loose with COVID-19. My talk led day one and was entitled the 20 Biggest Deer Research Discoveries of the Last Decade. I poured my heart into … Read More

Fall Turkey Hunting from a Tree Stand with a Bow or Shotgun Some people would rather hunt for their Thanksgiving turkey as compared to buying one in the store, and there are many ways that this can be accomplished. With the holiday just around the corner, you can … Read More

The great outdoors just got a little grander. The Trump administration has opened and expanded more than 850 hunting and fishing opportunities across 2.3 million public acres, touted as the largest historic expansion of its kind. The Interior Department announced the news on Tuesday, confirming the new recreational access at 138 … Read More

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It is easy to prepare a checklist for any camping, but when it turns into a hunting trip, priorities vary. The reason is the added element of firepower and hunting is an activity that stirs up so many variables. If you can’t decide which items should be brought … Read More

From chicken-fried to stuffed backstraps, try these creative and delicious venison recipes at home. Fall in Texas is often a punchline, with the weather often forgetting to play ball remaining unseasonably warm. Though the temperatures will take their sweet time to cool down for the first month or two, it also … Read More

For those who plant spring food plots, the time for that isn’t far off. Now is the time to be preparing equipment, designing food plots, and buying fertilizer and seed. Planning ahead will put you ahead, rather than the alternative. Source Credit: RealTree.com By: Josh Honycut  

Mineral is very important to deer. We don’t yet know exactly how much they directly improve antler growth. But we do know minerals help balance certain chemical and physiological aspects of a whitetail’s body, which indirectly has the potential to increase antler growth by improving overall health. Feeding … Read More

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