The 2014 Missouri Albino Buck - Now in Full Body Mount
5/7/2015
Posted by Mike Willand
On December 2nd, 2014, Kinnaman took a seven year old albino buck that set media outlets across the country ablaze with comments ranging from congratulatory to threat. Check out what he did next.
Alt, Rinella and Mahoney Headline 2015 NA Deer Summit
4/9/2015
Posted by Hunting Network
At this years 2015 North American Deer Summit, Award-winning author/TV host Steven Rinella, international convervationist Shane Mahoney and wildlife biologist Gary Alt headline a robust lineup of speakers.
Drive Deer Crazy With Deer Can
3/6/2015
Posted by Hunting Network
While we can only do so much to bring game into our hunting grounds, Deer Cane aims at assisting in that quest.
NEW Bowhunting Short Film - The Draw
3/3/2015
Posted by Mike Willand
Focusing on a single bowhunter named Josh, film directors T.C. Worley and Ryan Wheeler takes us on his journey to the stand each fall. Great narration and cinematography help enhance the journey.
Cabela pledges to help support NDA
12/3/2014
Posted by Hunting Network
In it's best efforts, Cabela pledges to support the NDA as they try and unify the voice of hunters.
National Deer Alliance Welcomes Don and Kandi Kisky
1/7/2015
Posted by Hunting Network
In it's continued efforts to bring hunters together to voice their opinions and issues related to hunting and the deer population, the National Deer Alliance wishes to welcome their two newest members, hosts of Whitetail Freaks, Don and Kandi Kisky.
More Top Names Join to Support National Deer Alliance
1/7/2015
Posted by Hunting Network
In an effort to unify the voice, more of the hunting industry's top names join the National Deer Alliance. The NDA is dedicated to help discuss the important issues that hunters face.
New at the Deer & Turkey Expo
1/28/2015
Posted by Hunting Network
Get ready for the up coming 25th Annual Field & Stream-Outdoor Life Illinois Deer & Turkey Expo! It's just around the corner!
Deer Attacks Wisconsin Hunter
1/7/2015
Posted by Mike Willand
A 72-year-old deer hunter was attacked by a doe shortly after shooting it with his crossbow on January 2nd. The injury was severe enough to warrant transportation by ambulance to St. Agnes Hospital but no details have been given on the severity of the w
Find (And Buy) Your Next Big Buck on Craigslist
9/16/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Craigslist – the website that connect local buyers, sellers, and traders – is not only incredibly useful, but also wildly entertaining. I’ve used their classified ads to sell Christmas presents that I didn’t care for (Sorry, Mom!), to buy items that I’ve
Wildgame Innovations Apple CRUSH
6/29/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
For decades, hunters have experienced the deer-attracting power of sweet-tasting apples. Any area of land that has apple trees will surely bring in deer by the droves, and not just any deer, the big trophy bucks as well. But what if apples and apple trees
The SCENTite Deluxe Blind by Advantage Hunting
6/29/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
If your deer stand doesn't provide you with the scent-control, features and comfort you desire, then consider the SCENTite Deluxe Blind by Advantage Hunting.
Heartland Wildlife Institute Introduces NEW Apple Buck Brick
6/4/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Heartland Wildlife Institute, the provider of the finest complete program of deer and wildlife management is pleased to announce the launch of the “BUCK BRICK”, a new mineral, attractant, and food source in one compact, long lasting Brick.
Add A little Magic to Your Hunting Property
5/7/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Heartland Wildlife Institute, the provider of the finest complete program for deer and wildlife management is pleased to introduce Lick Magic, a mineral supplement that attracts and keeps big deer on your property.
Moon Shine, LP Licenses Patterns to CamoBitt
4/24/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine Attitude Attire, is pleased to announce that they have licensed all their camo patterns to CamoBitt for use on their CamoBuck animal mounts.
Redneck Blinds Offers New Revolutionary Gravity Feeder
4/24/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Redneck Blinds, the premium manufacturer fiberglass hunting blinds, is very excited to now be offering The Redneck T-Post Feeder, a revolutionary gravity feeder that is practical, flexible and affordable.
The Brotherhood Deer Call By Flextone Makes A Successful Hunt
4/21/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Flextone® Game Calls, the industry leader in game call products, introduces the Brotherhood™ game call. The original Flexible game call maker has teamed up with Michael Waddell and the whole Bone Collector Brotherhood to create possibly the most innovati
Peyton Manning Relieves Post-game Tensions with Deer Hunt
1/23/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Following the upset in the Denver Broncos versus Baltimore Ravens playoff game, reports have come in that Peyton Manning has taken to a tried-and-true stress reliever: hunting with good company.
Take Care of Pregnant Does Now with Rack One's Overload
1/16/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
Another hunting season has come and gone, but the whitetail's world is always changing. Pregnant does need nourishment now more than ever, give them the boost they need with Rack One's Overload.
Registration Opens for QDMA's 2013 Deer Steward Courses
1/16/2013
Posted by Hunting Network
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) announced on Monday that registration has opened for its 2013 Deer Steward courses, which are highlighted by a property tour of Lee and Tiffany Lakosky's Iowa farm and a course offering at Dr. Grant Woods' Pr
Wyoming Biologists Brace for Tough Winter
12/27/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
Wyoming, a state known for it's plentiful and unique wildlife, is bracing itself for an incredibly tough winter, biologists say.
Farmer Survives Fierce Whitetail Deer Attack
8/13/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
Every animal has a fight or flight instinct that they rely on to survive. For whitetail deer, this instinct is usually flight. However, a buck in Minnesota decided to "buck" the trend and stand his ground and fight.
EHD Outbreak Confirmed in Michigan Deer
8/3/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
EHD and bluetongue are two terms that every deer hunter fears. Unfortunately for some hunters in Ionia and northern Branch counties of Michigan, this is becoming reality.
Nature Blinds Imitate a Tree Stump, Stump Unsuspecting Game Animals
7/26/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
Successful big game hunters know that if you want to routinely harvest trophy animals, you have to beat their keen senses, especially sharp eyes. Camouflaging yourself in your surroundings can make or break your hunt, and what better way to do that than
ScoutLook Develops App to Help Hunting Outfitters
7/24/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
ScoutLook has been a go to technological break through for deer hunters for the last several years. With up to the minute weather info, ScoutLook is surely responsible for several successful deer hunts. This year, however, they are taking it one step fu
Minnesota Officials Bemoan Deer Stand ‘Mansions’
7/12/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
It's no secret that the hunting community is a small, tight-knit group. A lot of folks don't understand why it is hunters hunt, but hunters usually unite to defend their hunting heritage the best they can. Sometimes, however, they run into a buzz saw, a
QDMA Offers New "Aging & Scoring Bucks on the Hoof" DVD
6/8/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), in partnership with Whitetail Properties TV, has produced a unique new DVD to help hunters sharpen their field aging and scoring skills.
New Deer Mineral May Help Prevent CWD Transmission
4/20/2012
Posted by Hunting Network
The Healthy Herd Premium Deer Mineral and Attractant contains a proprietary additive, Deer Armour, which has an ingredient proven in laboratory experiments to degrade and destroy the disease-associated prion protein, linked as the cause of Chronic Wasti
Caught on TrailCamera - Single Bobcat Takes Down Adult Deer
3/20/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
This latest batch of photos hasn’t drawn the same attention from whitetail hunters (likely because it doesn’t involve a big buck), they do show an adult deer being taken by a bobcat, one of nature’s most prolific hunters. Furthering the proof recent stud
NEW Spray Kills Lyme Disease Carrying Tick
3/11/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
Unlike synthetic pesticides which can become harmful to humans and other beneficial insects, this new natural pesticide is derived from a strain of fungus found in the soil and is proven to kill the deer tick, the insect that carries Lyme disease.
Major League Sportsmanship - Deer Hunting at its Finest
3/1/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
On a little 200 acre farm in Tennessee, two former major league baseball teammates enjoyed a special bond in the woods after one of them takes a legendary buck - and it's a tale that needs to be told more.
The Ultimate Deer Hunting Challenge - Whitetail SLAM
2/21/2012
Posted by BowStaff
The mission of Whitetail SLAM is to give every hunter a slam they achieve hunting North America’s most popular big game animal—the white-tailed deer—and capture the excitement and experience of those hunters through Whitetail SLAM multimedia.
Millennium Introduces the L360 Ladder Stand for 2012
2/14/2012
Posted by BowStaff
Known for producing the most comfortable stands on the market, Millennium continues to outdo itself with the creation of the L360 Ladder Stand, designed to allow you to sit in comfort from sun up 'til sun down, increasing your chances for success.
Slight decline in Illinois 2011 deer harvest totals
1/27/2012
Posted by BowStaff
Illinois deer hunters took 181,411 deer during the 2011-12 seasons – down slightly from last year’s 182,270 mark. This mark represents a 20,000 animal decrease from the 2005-06 seasons when the state’s deer hunter’s recorded a record 201,209 deer harvest.
West Virginia Deer Harvest Up 20 Percent Over 2010
1/23/2012
Posted by BowStaff
The tally of whitetail deer killed during the various 2011 hunting seasons jumped 20% over the numbers from 2010. The DNR this week released the tally after collecting all check tags from game checking stations across the state. Hunters bagged a total o
16-Year Old Seth Bisbee's NEW North Dakota Record Buck
1/16/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
When 16-year old bowhunter Seth Bisbee set out on the first day of the 2011 North Dakota deer season, he probably never imagined how it would unfold. Just a few short days ago, this young man’s incredible bow-kill officially became the state’s NEW greates
Mike Kemble's GIANT Ohio Eight Point Buck Falls Short of Record
1/11/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
The 60-day drying period for the incredible 8-point buck taken by Ohio hunter Mike Kemble has come and gone. The great buck that was thought to be the world’s NEW undisputed king of eight’s has fallen less than one-inch from taking that illustrious top sp
Pennsylvania's Golden Age for Record Book Bucks
1/5/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) keeps a detailed record book of all whitetail taken through fair chase within the state. The list, which includes more than 2,700 entries, represents a detailed hunting history of the state and its deer herd.
Minnesota Bowhunter Charged with Taking 21-Point Penned Buck
1/3/2012
Posted by Mike Willand
Last month, when 20-year-old hunter Ryan Lucas Jackson of Rushford, Minnesota went in the dead of night and cut a hole in the fence of penned deer, and shot a 21-point buck, he probably never realized the true consequences of his actions.
Ohio Deer Kill Down Nearly 40 Percent
1/4/2012
Posted by BowStaff
Columbus - Hunters took 23,600 white-tailed deer on a rain-soaked opening day of Ohio's gun season, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The preliminary figures show a decrease of 39 percent from last year's opening day total of 39,071.
UFC Fighter Brock Lesnar Pleads Guilty for Canadian Hunt
12/27/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Earlier this month former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, along with his Canadian guide, Chad Stryker , were charged with three hunting violations from the provincial government of Alberta for a hunt that took place there in 2010.
Never Give Up on a Wounded Deer
12/20/2011
Posted by Tony Fraley
Bowhunting.Com would not be where it is today without our dedicated staff. Our many thanks to those who contribute - including Field Staff member, Tony Fraley, who was able to take a great buck in Wisconsin this past November.
Michigan Buck Grows Unusual Big Nose
12/16/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Michigan hunter Dale Wallace had been capturing trailcamera photos of a bizarre buck all summer long. At first, Wallace thought the swollen nose was caused by a bee sting or some other injury, but when he ended up harvesting the buck earlier this December
Montana Wildlife Commissioner Illegally Tags Deer
12/8/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Earlier this month an embarrassing moment occurred when the Montana head of wildlife commission, in charge of ALL the game regulations, was found in violation of just that.
Oklahoma Hunter Attacked while in Treestand by Unknown Animal
12/5/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
For Oklahoma hunter, Rob Ray, there’s another danger too - one that could happen to anyone at anytime. While sitting in a ladder stand on his 160 acre property waiting for deer to show, Rob had his face attacked, nearly taking out his eye.
Wisconsin's NEW Deer Trustee AWOL for Deer Season
11/29/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
If first impressions are viewed most important, then Wisconsin’s new $125,000 deer trustee Dr. James Kroll is off to a rocky start with many state deer hunters. Already through the first half of the 2011 gun season, a staple of the state’s deer hunting tr
The Best Place to Hunt Trophy Bucks on the Planet
11/27/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Each year nearly 8,000 deer hunters flood the rough and rugged hillsides of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of Booner whitetail. And the county produces – over the last decade hunters have annually taken an average of seven trophy bucks worthy of Boo
Nikon ProStaff 9x40 Riflescope Now Available in Realtree APG
11/18/2011
Posted by BowStaff
This riflescope by Nikon features a fully multicoated optical system, up to 98% light transmission, spring loaded Zero-Reset turrets and precise ¼-MOA click adjustments. Like all Nikon scopes, the ProStaff series is protected by Nikon’s exclusive Full Lif
Michigan Hunters Can Earn $200 for their Next Deer
11/15/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Michigan deer hunters should take note, or rather two C-notes if you will. If you turn in a deer this season that tests positive with bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) at any one of the DNR check stations you will receive $200 for your efforts.
Illinois Deer Hunter faces 41 - Criminal Counts
11/9/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Kiernan (along with two other men) has been charged with 41 counts of criminal complaint, which includes the aforementioned whitetail buck. It seems Kiernan had trespassed on land owned by the Material Service Corporation
Missouri Deer Tests Positive for CWD
11/7/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Missouri agriculture officials say a captive white-tailed deer has tested positive for a fatal illness called chronic wasting disease.The state Agriculture Department said Wednesday the deer was kept on Macon County property owned by Heartland Wildlife Ra
Ohio 8-Point Buck could be NEW Record
11/3/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
What it takes for an 8-point buck to reach the 170 inch mark is nothing short of astonishing. The buck below is simply that.
16-Foot Florida Python Eats Deer
11/2/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Besides being uncomfortably humid in the summer, chock full of retirees, and home of the Miami Dolphins, Florida deer hunters also have to put up with the invasive Burmese python. A snake that grows big enough to eat their deer!
The Big Bucks of 2011 - Before November
10/30/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
If there’s one thing we never get tired of looking at its BIG antlers. After all, that’s what makes whitetail hunting so unique. These mega deer frequent nearly every state in the U.S., reaching as far north as Canada and south through Mexico. From each r
Wisconsin Eliminates Earn-A-Buck Entirely
10/20/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
On October 18th, 2011, the state assembly passed a bill that could hinder Dr. Kroll’s position entirely. The new bill prohibits state wildlife managers from using the Earn-A-Buck regulation and limits even further the use of October firearm deer hunts.
Mapping the Outdoors Releases NEW 42x60 Map Size
10/17/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Mapping The Outdoors has added a new paper size to our map orders. you can now get a 42" x 60" GIANT Wall Map. It comes on our high quality photo paper. This new map size is HUGE and even better, comes at a reasonable cost of $69.99. Dont miss out, get yo
Possible NEW Wisconsin Record Buck Taken by Fon Du Lac Hunter
10/7/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
If there is one thing the good people of the Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin area know, it’s how to grow big deer. Earlier this week a magnum 15-point buck was taken that could shatter the always teetering Wisconsin record book.
Possible NEW Connecticut Record Non-Typical Buck
10/6/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
We don’t know the name of the bowhunter who shot the buck in the picture below and we cannot tell you the exact date it was taken. However, what we do know is this, the monstrous buck didn’t fall to a hunter from Wisconsin, Minnesota, or even Illinois - i
Wisconsin Appoints NEW Deer Trustee - Dr James Kroll
10/3/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Last month, Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order to appoint a whitetail deer trustee, or czar, as the position has often been labeled. It appears although that much anticipated search is finally over, introducing the state’s new
Hunting by the Moon - The Week YOU Need to Be in the Woods
9/15/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Much has been written over the course of the last two decades about moon phases and its affect on deer movement. So much in fact, that it can be difficult as a hunter to dissect truth from fiction. We’re going to try and clear the air a little and give yo
New York Confirms EHD Outbreak near America's Largest City
9/11/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Whitetail deer dying from the viral infection Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is not an uncommon occurrence. However, when the cases are all concentrated near the largest city in the U.S. it can cause greater concern.
Pennsylvania Hunters - Ban on Sunday Hunting Depends on YOU
9/7/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
As the Pennsylvania deer season draws nearer State Representative, Ed Staback, the minority chairman on the House Game and Fisheries Committee is asking sportsmen across the state who want Sunday hunting open to speak up – and speak up now.
NEW Illinois Purple Paint Law will Help Prevent Trespassing
9/6/2011
Posted by BowStaff
A new law signed by Governor Pat Quinn allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing” notice. The “Purple Paint Law” is designed as an alternative which Illinois l
EZ Hunt & Haul Introduces Predator Line - NEW for 2011
8/26/2011
Posted by BowStaff
EZ Hunt & Haul, LLC is excited to announce the introduction of their Predator line of hunting blind trailers. The Predator is an innovative, versatile, multi-use trailer that can be utilized as a sturdy, weather-tight hunting blind, an ATV hauler, an ice
Wisconsin Opens Website About CWD - Reveals NEW Plan
8/21/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
In 2002, a wild whitetail deer outside Madison, Wisconsin, became the first animal to test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Find out how the state plans to stop the spread.
This Hunting Season - Join in on The Chase
8/17/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Often times we focus on how many trophies we can hang on the wall and forget perhaps one of the most enjoyable parts of hunting...the thrill of the chase. Although Travis and Leigh Creekbaum have their fair share of trophies, for them, it's all about The
Summit Viper SD Now Featuring Realtree AP Camo
8/13/2011
Posted by Bowstaff
Summit Treestand’s lightest sit-and-climb stand, the Viper™ is its best all-round climber. Available in Realtree AP, the Viper boasts a perfect balance of roominess, comfort, features and light weight.
Traditions Introduces Their NEW Pursuit Ultralight Muzzleloader
8/3/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Old Saybrook, CT- Traditions™ Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders, announces their new Pursuit™ Ultralight. Traditions™ has taken the well-known and dependable Pursuit series and combined it with the light
Dead Down Wind Partners With Dr. Grant Woods
8/2/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Dead Down Wind, the maker of the industry’s most complete scent elimination system and D2W guide gear, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Dr. Grant Woods.
Flextone Game Calls NEW Bone Collector Buck Crusher
7/19/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Flextone Game Calls, the industry leader in natural game sounds announces the Bone Collector Series, Buck Crusher. Flextone teamed up with Michael Waddell to develop an all-in-one call, with INSANE volume and natural sounds, which straps conveniently to y
Flying Deer Causes Montana Power Outage
6/19/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Last week in the small rural community of East Missoula, Montana, a power outage was blamed on a fawn that had been dropped onto electrical lines affecting about 30 area homes.
B&C Changes Argument on Johnny King Buck - The Battle Continues
6/14/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Last month you may remember the Hunting Network, along with several other websites and publications including the originator of the story of the Johnny King buck, Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, let the cat out of the bag on the most controversial G-3 in
Michigan To Allow Baiting in 2011 Deer Season
6/9/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Michigan's wildlife policymakers on Thursday voted to end a ban on baiting and feeding of whitetail deer in most of the state's Lower Peninsula.The 4-3 vote by the Natural Resources Commission means baiting is legal.
Town of Waterton Enlists Dogs to Fend Off Aggressive Deer
6/7/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Last week we brought you the terrifying story of a woman who had to rescue her daughter from almost being trampled by a female whitetail deer. In sticking with that theme, we give you yet another Canadian Province with more angry deer - this time in Alber
Whitetail Doe Nearly Tramples Baby
6/3/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Whitetail deer are often known to flee with the slightest hint of danger, a natural instinct which has made them one of the most enduring mammals on the face of the planet. The Canadian doe in the following story, however, forgot to read that memo.
National Park Service Considers SharpShooters before Hunters
5/26/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
The National Park Service has recently been holding several public meetings in both the states of Maryland and Virginia in hopes of solving the issue of over-browsing whitetail deer on 3 protected Civil War battlefields.
Trophy Blend Deer Scents Purchases Trophy Buck Lures in 2011
5/11/2011
Posted by BowStaff
TROPHY BLEND DEER SCENTS™, LLC the manufacturer of the popular Trophy Blend™ “The Scent Stick©” line of Deer, and Elk scents along with a full line of Earthly Cover Scent products is proud to announce that we have purchased Hard-On the Trail™ Trophy Buck
Idaho Woman Issued Ticket for Hitting Deer with Car
4/27/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Sally Newcombe, a 62-year old resident of Bayview, was driving westbound on Highway 54 this past February when her car collided with a deer, a common occurrence in the area.
Possible NEW Record Mule Deer Shed Antlers Found
4/19/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
The Giant mule deer buck that was made famous last summer by the good folks at Field & Stream actually lived through the Colorado hunting season. Not only that, he made it through winter, shedding his antlers recently and propelling the shed hunter who fo
New York Deer Guards Goose
4/8/2011
Posted by Mike Willand
Over the last several days in a Buffalo, New York cemetery, a young buck has been protecting a female goose that reportedly lost her mate in an undisclosed manner.
Introducing J Wayne Fears' Ultimate Deers Hunter's Pocket Reference
3/31/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Wayne Fears' Ultimate Deer Hunter's & Land Manager's Pocket Reference contains the most readily available information on the whitetail deer ever compiled and placed at the hunter's and landowner's finger tips in a 3½" X 6" pocket-sized format.
Low-Brush Hunters Rejoice - NEW Millennium T100 Tripod Stand
3/15/2011
Posted by BowStaff
Deer don't always behave the way you think they should. That's why successful hunters are flexible hunters who are willing to change their setups whenever necessary to get the job done. If you're a runnin' and gunnin' type gun hunter, then the new Millenn
MossBack Game Calls Brings Two NEW Deer Calls to YOU.
3/4/2011
Posted by BowStaff
MossBack Game Calls, an industry leading American Made call company introduces two new deer calls to their extensive call line up – the Long Ranger, and the 4-Play. Both calls incorporate MossBack Game Calls' new revolutionary patented design that utiliz
Tink's Magnetics Buck Attractant- NEW for 2011
2/16/2011
Posted by Field Staff
Looking for a NEW deer attractant?
Once a buck gets a whiff of Tink's Magnetics™ Buck Attractant, there's nothing left for him to do but follow his nose. As its name suggests, Magnetics Buck Attractant works like a magnet attracting bucks to your hunt
