I have a Casio hunting watch, that supposedly tells me the optimum times for hunting. I have used it for 3 years now. It’s calculations of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset are within 5 minutes of my observations and my GPS. On that basis alone I find it a … Continue reading →
You are not going to believe this. I’m 6’4″ and at the time I was over 250 lbs. I was always the biggest kid in school, and the one they always laughed at in gym. I always came in last in the 50 yard dash. However, once I actually out … Continue reading →
So I am drinking my coffee this morning and the big guy is looking down from the fireplace at me in my chair. I started patting myself on the back all over again. I still haven’t gotten around to measuring him, but the taxi figured he’d go 165 or thereabouts. … Continue reading →
From: Dan Schmidt [dan.schmidt@fwpubs.com] Editor-in-Chief Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine Dear William, Congratulations! You have been selected to be an inaugural member of Deer & Deer Hunting Internet Pro Staff. Your selection was based on your loyalty as a Deer & Deer Hunting reader, your experience as a hunter, and, … Continue reading →
I used to use log chain and a 1/2″ lock to lock up my climbing stand. It was noisy as all get-out, but it would have been easier to saw the stand as cut the chain. Nobody ever stole my stand– they went to the next guy. The fact of … Continue reading →
I was not exposed to hunting when I was young. I was out in the woods a lot, starting about age 10, but I was more of the collector/amateur biologist. I did not start hunting until I was an adult. For starters, I only had outdoor magazines like Outdoor Life … Continue reading →
My sons have been hunting with me for years. #2 starts this year on his own as an adult with 6 Youth seasons under his belt. #3 son is 10, and is finally deciding he’s ready. I made some simple rules above and beyond what KY law requires: 1) My … Continue reading →
Habitat How To’s from KDFWR Here’s a link to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources site. Check out the PDF on Mineral Licks. It’s what I use as a guide. The biologist that writes a lot of these grew-up just up the road from me, and his father … Continue reading →
I’ve hung a stand at 3 PM and bagged a big buck at 6. I then went back to that same tree, put my stand up at 3 PM the same day next year and bagged a bigger one by 3:30. The truck was parked less than 100 yards away. … Continue reading →
Habitat How To’s from KDFWR Here’s a link to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources site. Check out the PDF on Mineral Licks. It’s what I use as a guide. The biologist that writes a lot of these grew-up just up the road from me, and his father … Continue reading →
He’s back from the taxidermist. The Monarch of the Forest II has come to rest on my fireplace. The previous occupant of the spot got moved across the room, a smart little 8 pointer called “Mister Deer.” He was my first bow kill buck from 1991. He entertained all three … Continue reading →
The question over at KentuckyHunting.net was this: How many of you deer hunters will get a xbow if they extend the xbow season for the full bow season? Just wondering if it would change anyones mind. A yes or no will do…no bashing please. Funny you ask that question. I’ve … Continue reading →
From the D&DH Forum Funny you ask this question. I just submitted my first story to D&DH magazine based on my 20+ years as a treestand survivor. I can’t claim any falls, but I have had a few very rapid descents. I always had a safety belt on, so things … Continue reading →
