THE EFFECTS OF FOREST FIRES ON GRIZZLY BEARS The 2000 fires that occurred within remote wilderness portions of the grizzly bear recovery ecosystems, generally created a natural mosaic pattern of burned and unburned vegetation. Grizzly bears will benefit from increased diversity in the landscape and increased abundance of grizzly bear foods over time. Survival of […]
DEFINING ANTLERS Definition of antlers: Whitetail antlers are an amazing example of nature’s handiwork. They range from tiny needle sharp spikes to awesome typical and nontypical racks. Antlers develop into every size and shape. But antler size, growth and irregularities are often misunderstood by many deer hunters. A great deal of misinformation has been passed […]
WHITETAIL DIGESTION SYSTEM Digestive System: Members of the deer family, unlike most mammals, do not have any teeth in the front of the upper jawbone. Replacing the teeth is a resilient pad that makes contact with the lower incisors. Deer have 32 teeth: 8 incisors, 12 premolars, and 12 molars. They usually do not have […]
STARVATION AND MALNUTRITION OF MAMMALS The terms malnutrition and starvation are used interchangeably, when in reality, there are specific definitions for each. Malnutrition is the inadequate intake of any of the required nutrients. This can even occur in an animal receiving large amounts of food, but is not able to ingest, digest, absorb, or utilize […]
WHITETAIL DEER GENETICS The role of genetics in antler development is one of the most misunderstood areas of deer management. Many of the public think that genetics and inbreeding are the reasons that big bucks of yesteryear are no longer common place. We do know that genetics is an extremely important component of the deer […]
CUTTING BROWSE FOR DEER Although it may appear to be a simple act, feeding deer in the winter can be an especially difficult endeavor to do correctly. Deer are ruminants, similar to cows, and have complex digestive processes. They have multi-chambered stomachs and rely upon micro-organisms, instead of digestive juices to break down food so […]
DEER TRACK IDENTIFICATION There’s no sure-fire indication of a deer’s sex in its tracks. But if you take a close look, you will find some clues. It happens all the time: a hunter looks at a deer track that’s a little bigger than the ones around it and says, “Now, there’s a nice buck.” Well, […]
PAPER TUNING YOUR BOW Tail Left: (Often indicates a weak spined arrow) 1. Decrease draw weight. Back out both limb bolts a quarter turn at a time. Make certain to adjust both limbs equally to avoid changing the tiller and nock point position on the string. Also make certain to avoid backing the limb bolts […]
TRAILING WOUNDED DEER Trailing Notes: The most common mistake bowhunters make is following a deer too quickly after the shot and spooking it when the leave their stand. On average, 90% of all fatally hit deer bed down at least once within 150 yards from the shot. In general, when following a blood trail that […]
Some helpful handy tactical tips to aid you in the outdoors. When hunting over feed, don’t use a feeder-the deer will fight for the food. Spread the food out and the deer will browse in a more calm manner providing more opportunities for a better shot. When you’re behind on your scouting and have but […]
Worlds Largest Grizzly Bear
Free Printable Targets
Wild Animal Sound Bytes