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10 Tips for Healthier Deer Herds
Turkey seasons are finished in some states, winding up in others and in addition to summer vacations and chores, hunters’ minds are already turning toward next deer season. But for those sportsmen already dreaming of […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Firminator Spring Food Plot Tips
Building food plots can require a significant investment in time, money and effort so you don’t want to be wasteful. That’s exactly what you’re doing if you don’t first conduct a baseline survey of existing […]
Deer Hunting
Get You Some Doe Urine
Wildlife Research Center®, the leader in Scent and Scent Elimination, introduces a product with effectiveness that lasts all season. The Select Doe Urine comes in a new 4 oz bottle and is both natural and […]
Deer Hunting
BIG&J CUBE AND MINERAL ATTRACTANTS
Ask a deer hunter where the food sources are on his hunting property, and he can point to exact spots on a map. Ask where the deer sanctuary is and you’ll likely get a blank […]
Deer Hunting
Experts Share Hunting Tips & 3 Things They Never Miss To Carry
Based on statistics an estimated 12.5 million hunt every year, which accounts for about 7% of the country’s population. All these hunters hunt in areas where it is legal to do so which account for […]
Deer Hunting
Advancing Nutrition During the Rut
Free ranging deer maximize energy expenditure during the rut and the LE Feeds Rut 2X ensures deer receive the proper nutrition to sustain rut behavior while maintaining growth. Switching to rut specific feeds promotes the […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
What Part Does Weather Play?
After a day of deer hunting in Vermont, we jumped in the truck with no deer to show for our efforts. While Stan and I could come up with a list of excuses, but what […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Chasing a Ghost
November 8th was the opening day of the New Hampshire firearms season for deer. November 7th found me getting my gear together and going over my plans. I decided to hunt a spot in Dunbarton, […]
Videos
Wonder why you aren’t seeing deer? Take a look in the mirror.
This article first appeared on Wild Indiana and the full article is there with a link towards the bottom here. It is a must read from John Martino, a well known outdoor writer from that […]
Hunting News
Southwest Washington Poaching Bust Is Unprecedented
NWPR (nwpr.org) Reported First. Five major suspects in a massive poaching operation appeared in Skamania Superior Court on Thursday morning. Joseph Dills, William Haynes, Erik Martin, Eddy Dills and Bryan Tretiak have been charged with […]
Deer Hunting
The Buck Reel: Why this Doe Bleat is a Game-Changer
Like many people that receive a new product claiming to work, I was skeptical. I received my new prototype ‘Buck Reel’ from Reel Game Calls owner Drew Rouse last October while hunting together in the […]
Deer Hunting
QDMA’s Deer Steward Program Successful in 2017
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) this week wrapped up its 2017 Deer Steward Program with new offerings and locations highlighting the year. “This is the eleventh year of the Deer Steward program, and we […]
Uncle John's Outdoors
OK I’m Ready
I got totally skunked on Dove Hunting, but I had fun. Now I’m ready for the Deer Season. To me that’s serious groceries, and I’m getting serious this year. I did the youth hunter training […]
Deer Hunting
Calming Zone from Code Blue
Code Blue®, the industry leader in attractant scents, cover scents and scent elimination products for hardcore hunters, introduces Calming Zone®—a revolutionary new stick-applied scent that both attracts deer and relaxes them by creating the smells […]
Uncle John's Outdoors
A Reminder for all Hunters
I named this big guy the Louisiana Dream Buck, it’s what every hunter thinks about just before opening day. This is one of those sad stories that nobody wants to hear but listen anyway and […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for Late-Summer Food Plots
The much-anticipated deer season is just around the corner. Are you ready? You’ve probably taken inventory of your gear, practiced with your gun or bow and planned out your hunting schedule, but have you started […]
Top Hunting Headlines
GET DEER – NOT DEER PARTS
Big bucks get that way by being smart, shy and reclusive. With the exception of a few precious days every year, they avoid other deer, and the trails those other deer use. Getting such a […]
Hunting News
4S Advanced Wildlife Solutions
4S Advanced Wildlife Solutions, founded in 2008 in Reynolds, Georgia has become the trusted leader in wildlife nutrition products in the southeastern United States and now scaling nationwide. The company is led by a group […]
Hunting News
Survey Data: Most Important Reason for Hunting
Survey research shows that American hunters most often name the meat as their most important reason for hunting, and that the percentage of hunters who hunt mainly for the meat continues to grow. Responsive Management, […]
Deer Hunting
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Deer
Science has shown that whitetails have nearly 60 times as many scent receptors as humans – a powerful advantage that deer use against hunters at every opportunity. Turn the table and start using those incredible […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Who Is ODU Magazine
Welcome to “ODU Magazine” is an exclusive internet publication and news source dedicated to outdoorsmen, women and youth who enjoy fishing and hunting. Our team of writers and outdoor enthusiasts have brought together the best […]
Deer Hunting
MDF Supporting Western States During Severe Winter Management
The Mule Deer Foundation is working closely with western states to support their mule deer management efforts during the severe winter conditions affecting much of the region. MDF has provided $30,000 and significant volunteer labor […]
Top Hunting Headlines
Missouri archer harvests 36-point buck
We heard of this buck the day before Christmas. 5 on Your Side reported this story first. What a unique animal! ” Darrell Collison harvested a deer of a lifetime just three days into the […]
Deer Hunting
Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana Trophy Buck
The South Bend Tribune report this story first. “Chris Collins knew the giant buck he’d seen for a few years still lived somewhere on his farm near Lake Maxinkuckee. “I found his shed antler last […]
Deer Hunting
Potential Louisiana-record buck from Diamond Island
Concern for his fellow hunters was rewarded for Charlie Lusco Dec. 1 when the Kenner hunter shot a buck that may be the largest ever taken in the Bayou State. (The story appeared on www.nola.com/outdoors/ […]
Deer Hunting
The Nature Boy Ric Flair’s 2016 Buck (@RicFlairNatrBoy)
During a late afternoon hunt two days ago the Nature Boy set a world record for the largest buck to ever be killed by a flying knee drop. The iconic wrestler took down the 16 […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
My New Jacket!
With the recent cold snap this past weekend, it was perfect timing to try my newly acquired Integrator 2.0 Windproof Fleece jacket from Nomad. For the past couple of seasons, I’ve been casually shopping around […]
Top Hunting Headlines
Clyde Roberts, A 103 Year-Old Hunter Following A Hunting Tradition
From our friends at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Last December, we spent a day afield with Clyde Roberts, who, at then-102 years-old, was the oldest known active hunter in the country. […]
Deer Hunting
Hunter watched deer grow 3 seasons and records a record
Story first reported by The Clarion-Ledger. When a giant buck that will likely become the Mississippi record for typical archery walked under an Oxford hunter’s stand, it wasn’t a chance encounter. Earl Stubblefield had been […]
Top Hunting Headlines
Hunting Tip from Realtree – The Science of Killing Big Bucks
Throughout the years, most of us have had to rely on our own experiences or reading about the experiences of others to improve our hunting success. The problem is we sometimes draw the wrong conclusions […]
Hunting News
11-year-old Springfield girl’s first buck might land in record books
Just a few weeks ago, 11-year-old Jenna Perryman learned how to measure and score deer antlers during a field trip with her Springfield WOLF school outdoor education class. She had no idea she’d use what she […]
Deer Hunting
Hunting Continues to Drive Economic Impact in Michigan
Hunting remains a vibrant annual tradition in Michigan, with generations across the state and beyond preparing for Opening Day on Tuesday, November 15. Along with that rich heritage comes a significant impact on Michigan’s economy. […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Any Place But New Hampshire
By Dana Benner. I am sitting and writing this piece after just coming home from deer hunting. My gear is all put away and I am not happy. I spend a great deal of […]
Uncle John's Outdoors
Minimum and Maximum Deer Calibers
In my state any Centerfire is legal for deer (stupid). Of course they will all kill a deer but when the event takes place after the hit it could be quite some distance away where […]
Deer Hunting
QDMA – 8 Tips for Beating Buck Fever
I can’t speak for you, but buck fever is one of the reasons I go deer hunting. Of course, the main reason we go is to bring home nourishing food for our families. But we […]
Deer Hunting
What A Good Hunter Does? (VIDEO)
CRAZY deer hunting footage of a spike! Whats up guys I put this hunt together to show you a buck I killed a month ago. I named him the hammock buck. I’d seen him come […]
Deer Hunting
QDMA – The 7 Sins of Aging Bucks on the Hoof
Estimating the age of live bucks is not an exact science. It’s an individual skill that is improved through practice, experience, and follow-through. When it comes to aging bucks in trail-camera pictures, we see a lot […]
Deer Hunting
Time is Now to Set Sights on Youth Deer Gun Season
“The Youth Deer Gun Season is an ideal time to take a youngster out and hopefully bag that first buck or doe of the year,” said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department […]
Deer Hunting
The Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly deer disease that has been found in northeast, central, and east-central Missouri. CWD has the potential to greatly reduce deer numbers, deer health, and deer hunting in Missouri. […]
Deer Hunting
QDMA’s Guide to Successful Deer Hunting
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is pleased to announce the publication of its newest book, QDMA’s Guide to Successful Deer Hunting, available as an e-book for purchase or as a free graduation gift to […]
Top Hunting Headlines
Gearing Up For Youth Season
Youth season is now implemented in many states, giving those under the age of 16 years old the right to hunt with a firearm before the older and more experienced hunters. So, they question is […]
Top Hunting Headlines
QDMA Asks: Which Doe Should You Take?
The QDMA promotes harvesting an adequate number of does to keep deer populations in balance with available resources like forage and cover. This leads to a discussion of how many does to shoot, since “adequate” […]
Deer Hunting
The Hanging Judge Gambrel
When all your hard work scouting and hunting finally pays off and you put a trophy deer on the ground, have you ever wondered how much that deer actually weighs?With the New Ranew’s Outdoors Hanging […]
Deer Hunting
A Look At Deer Hunting
Many deer hunters see deer hunting as going to the same area each year and sitting in a tree. They hope for a deer to walk past and that they shoot straight. Successful deer hunting […]
Deer Hunting
QDMA Adds First Habitat Enhancement Module
A sold-out class of deer hunters and habitat managers attended the Quality Deer Management Association’s first Habitat Enhancement Module, a new educational feature that focuses on advanced techniques in a single area of QDMA’s popular […]
Deer Hunting
Buck Dripper Keeps Scrapes Active
Nobody knows the precise reason why a whitetail buck makes a scrape. Some biologists and behaviorists say they amount to a “shout out” to does that may be interested in breeding. Others go on to […]
Deer Hunting
Management Keys To Long Term Food Plots
Enhance the wildlife selection or improve the hunting ground in your pasture by following some key steps to developing a food plot. Considering seedbed preparation, seed selection and planting schedule will provide quality forages to […]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana releases top-20 parishes for deer productivity
Produced/Provided – The Times-Picayune:Some deer hunters enjoy sitting on a stand and seeing as many deer as possible. They keep mental track, and go back to the camp after a hunt to regale their fellow hunters […]