Deer Antler Names – The Antler Dictionary
Deer terminology can be confusing, but it’s actually important when it comes to scoring antlers for trophy hunting and herd management.
Christian Monson
8 Best Places to Hunt for Shed Antlers
Believe it or not, a deer’s head is not the only place you can find antlers. Since they shed every year, many people have started taking to the woods to look for this wonder of nature that has inspired us for thousands of years. If you’d like to start hunting for shed antlers, there are eight main places you should look as well as some tips and tricks to follow to increase your chances of success.
The Whitetail Antler Growth Cycle: What It Means for Management
Unlike horns, tusks and other growths, antlers fall out and regrow each year in a dramatic and rapid cycle.
The Difference Between Scrapes and Rubs—And How to Hunt Both
Rubs and scrapes are two of the most useful whitetail deer markings for hunters. Unfortunately, they’re also two of the most confused terms in the hunting community with some hunters mistakenly thinking they’re the same thing.
When Do Deer Start Growing Antlers?—The Life and Times of a Whitetail Buck
As one of the most impressive structures in the animal kingdom, antlers don’t exactly have a simple growth pattern. Consequently, asking when they grow is a more complicated question than it might seem.
Deer Shedding Velvet—The Facts and Science
Antler Velvet… where does it come from and where does it go? The process of deer shedding velvet is widely misunderstood but very important if you want to understand the antler growth cycle and get the most out of your bucks.
Do All Deer Have Antlers?
Not all deer have antlers, but in some species the females as well as the males grow them.
The Ultimate Guide to Deer Shedding Antlers
Antlers are the defining feature of whitetail deer, symbols of power and virility that have attracted hunters for millennia.
How to Skin a Deer (Step by Step)
A lot of new hunters are intimidated by removing a deer’s skin. There sure is a lot of it after all. In reality, though, skinning a deer is a simple and relatively fast process.
Where to Shoot a Deer From a Tree Stand – Angles, Aim and Adjustments
In a tree-stand, there are a lot of factors that change how you have to aim and which shots are likely to be successful.
Why Do You Hang Deer Meat?
Every hunter should hang their deer meat for at least a day or two if they plan to eat it. Hanging greatly improves the texture and tenderness of the meat due to the biochemical processes that happen after the animal dies.
What Is a Deer Funnel and How Do You Use It?
Deer don’t just bounce around the woods randomly. They have very deliberate and predictable routes of movement. You can easily take advantage of this by locating deer funnels or even creating some of your own.
4 Different Types of Deer Mounts and How to Pose Them
There are four main ways to mount your trophy and number of poses. Choosing the right one is more than decoration—it’s commemoration.
8 Stalking Hunting Strategies for Stalking Your Prey Like a Pro
Stalking, sometimes called spot-and-stalk hunting, is challenging and requires more conscious strategizing.
See the Light With the Best Deer Hunting Flashlight in 2022
A good deer hunting flashlight can increase your chances of success by helping you move at night and more easily track blood. The five below have a range of features that can do just that.
No Meat Locker, No Problem: the Best Temperature to Hang Deer
Not everyone owns a walk-in cooler, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hang your deer and try your hand at the aging process. Wherever you’re going to hang your deer, you need to do it at the right temperature, though.
The Best Barometric Pressure for Deer Hunting and How to Hunt It
Just like human beings, whitetail deer behavior is dependent on the weather. To put it simply, deer move when the weather changes.
When and How to Setup a Trail Camera
Trail cameras get you those candid shots of even the shyest deer. Once you know how to set up a game camera, you’re one step closer to a productive herd and a successful hunt.
Driving Bucks Wild: Your In-Depth Guide to Doe Estrus
While many hunters consider doe estrus the holy grail of deer scents, there is a right way to use it if you want to be successful.
Master Secrets – How to Make a Mock Scrape
Mature bucks have their own way of announcing who they are: their scrapes. A tell-tale sign of the rut, you’ll find these scrapes under trees, marking the territory of the local bucks.