By: Brian Grossman

Brian Grossman joined the NDA staff in August, 2015 as its Communications Manager. Brian is responsible for amplifying NDA’s educational message for hunters through social media, e-mail, the NDA website, and Quality Whitetails magazine. He has been a freelance writer, photographer, videographer and web designer since 2003. A trained wildlife biologist, Brian founded the Poor Boys Outdoors and Working Class Hunter web shows and associated media during his free time while working full time as a wildlife manager. He came to NDA from the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, where he was a field operations supervisor, overseeing management of 15 Wildlife Management Areas. Brian currently lives in Thomaston, Georgia with his wife, Tina, and his two children, Dakota and Brooke.

Don’t Put Your Bow Away Just Yet

Feb 6, 2019 Brian Grossman

For years I shot 3D archery — typically a few shoots each summer as a way to prepare for the upcoming deer season. And while I always enjoyed the chance to shoot my bow, as…

Will the Rut Be Early This Year?

Oct 23, 2018 Brian Grossman

Every year about this time, questions and concerns about the rut start popping up on social media. “Will the rut be early this year?” “Think this cold snap will get the deer rutting?” “I hope…

Don’t Make These Rookie Deer Hunting Mistakes

Sep 4, 2018 Brian Grossman

Learning to deer hunt can be challenging. While there are lots of great resources available, such as QDMA’s Guide to Successful Deer Hunting ebook, there is no replacement for experience in the field. Having a good…

Bowhunters, Are You Ready?

Aug 22, 2018 Brian Grossman

With archery deer season quickly approaching, there is no better time than now to make sure that both you and your equipment are ready for opening day. Summer is in full swing, which for many…

Finding a Place to Deer Hunt

Apr 30, 2018 Brian Grossman

One of QDMA’s new mission goals is to recruit 1 million new hunters over the next five years. It’s an aggressive goal, but one we feel is achievable through our dedicated network of Branches, volunteers…

The Mystery of the Tangled-Up Buck

Apr 17, 2018 Brian Grossman

Last October a family friend encountered a buck on his property that had gotten tangled in a woven-wire fence. After being carefully freed from the fence, the deer stood around seemingly dazed and confused. At…

Why 3D Archery Will Make You a Better Bowhunter

Mar 14, 2018 Brian Grossman

When discussing 3D archery with those unfamiliar with the sport, I often describe it as “golf for bowhunters.” That’s because 3D archery takes the challenge — and frustration — of golf and combines it with…

Creating a Management Plan for Your Hunting Property

Jan 30, 2018 Brian Grossman

A common question we get here at the National Deer Association goes something like this: “I hunt 150 acres in western Kentucky. It’s about 40 percent open with the rest in hardwoods. What can I…

5 Steps to Better Public Land Deer Hunting

Sep 26, 2017 Brian Grossman

Let’s face it. Not all of us have access to high-quality, low-pressure, private hunting land. In fact, for many of us — myself included — it is public land where we spend the majority of…

Keeping Trail-Cameras Safe on Public Land