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Deer Science

The Two Best Times to See Deer, Every Day of the Year

Sep 7, 2022 Matt Ross

It was inevitable. The mature buck stepped into my shooting lane, broadside, within easy bow range – and I just couldn’t bring myself to draw back and shoot. Up until the 2021 season, I routinely…

NDA Podcasts

Dustin Huff on Shooting the Highest-Scoring Typical Whitetail Buck in the U.S. Ever

Sep 6, 2022 NDA Staff

We have a treat for Coffee and Deer listeners in this episode! The highest scoring typical whitetail buck ever shot in the United States was taken last year in Decatur County, Indiana by Dustin Huff,…

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Michael Perry’s Alabama Record Book Buck and How He Consistently Kills Big Public Land Bucks

Aug 31, 2022 NDA Staff

This week’s Deer Season 365 Podcast episode will get you fired up for deer season! We’re talking with Michael Perry of Alabama about his 195-inch Alabama muzzleloader buck from last season, as well as his…

Habitat

Avoid Brassica Food Plot Failure With These Simple Steps

Aug 24, 2022 Mark Turner

Approaching the food plot, I was shocked by what I saw: an entire field of yellowing turnip and radish leaves. I wondered if I had skimped on fertilizer. Or perhaps I had applied soil-active herbicide…

Deer Science

To Hear More Gobblers, Stop the Squeal

Aug 24, 2022 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

If there are feral hogs in the woods you hunt, there may not be as many wild turkeys as there could be. Hogs have previously been named among many suspects for causing the recent national decline…

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Nick Skinner on His 191-inch ’Honeymoon Buck’ and How to Purchase a Hunting Property

Aug 24, 2022 NDA Staff

If you want to start a good debate among deer hunters, start talking about your list of the best hunters in the country, and let the fun begin. The reality is there are a lot…

Hunting

4 Terrain Features That Help Fill Deer Tags

Aug 17, 2022 Brian Grossman

When hunting large tracts of land — whether it be public land like a National Forest or a large private tract that you lease — it’s important to be able to pinpoint locations that hold…

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The Ultimate Guide to Saddle Hunting With Tethrd’s Greg Godfrey

Aug 17, 2022 NDA Staff

In this week’s Deer Season 365 Podcast episode we’re talking with Greg Godfrey of Tethrd about all things saddle hunting. We dive into what situations favor saddle hunting, what equipment you need to get started,…

Deer Science

The Most Common Questions About CWD in Deer, and NDA’s Answers

Aug 10, 2022 Kip Adams

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer has emerged over the last 20 years as one of the most significant issues in deer hunting in modern times, with enormous biological, economic, political and cultural impacts. The…

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Cory Croft and the Crazy Story Behind His 200-inch Georgia Buck

Aug 10, 2022 NDA Staff

For most of us having the privilege of seeing, let alone getting close to, a buck carrying almost 200 inches of antler is more of a dream than reality. Knowing the deer exists and getting…

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Minnesota DNR in Search of New Advisory Committee Members

Sep 1, 2022 Amber Kornak

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting new members to serve on 10 different advisory committees related to hunting and fisheries management, the Game and Fish Fund and Natural Heritage Advisory Committee. The…

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