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The who, how, when and where of deer tagging for 2008-09 Opelousas Daily World, LA - 7 hours ago First,let's start with the questions of who and how of obtaining deer tags. Prior to hunting deer this season in Louisiana, all deer hunters, regardless of …

Source:The who, how, when and where of deer tagging for 2008-09 - Opelousas Daily World

Mule Deer Hunting Basics SkyNewswire.com (press release), Netherlands - Aug 3, 2008 If you can build up a jogging pace for at least an hour, you should be capable of climbing the mountains that would be required for mule deer hunting. …

Source:Mule Deer Hunting Basics - SkyNewswire.com (press release)

State announces deer hunting dates My Tennessean.com, TN - 5 hours ago By MIKE ORGAN • Staff Writer • July 10, 2008 The state's deer hunting season and other guidelines for 2008-2009 have been set by the Tennessee Wildlife …

Source:State announces deer hunting dates - My Tennessean.com

There’s a fair amount to consider when you stumble upon tracks in the field. Knowing what the tracks can tell you before you find them is key to benefiting from the chance discovery.

Check the gait - a buck’s tracks will be less organized, showing a prominent outward kick. Does and younger animals will leave tracks that go in a straight line.

What’s the drag - small deer lift their hooves more completely on soft terrain, heavier deer, and bucks in particular, tend to drag their hooves, leaving clefts in the ground between tracks.

Size matters - bigger deer have bigger feet, and though size isn’t the most reliable indicator, one set of exceptionally large tracks among a myriad of smaller tracks is a sure sign that a big buck is around.

How old is it - it’s hard to tell how old tracks are in the field, but with a little experience, you will learn the difference between sharply-defined new tracks and their less-impressive older cousins.

How many sets - the big bucks like to run on their own, so when there’s a single set of large tracks on their own, you’re probably on to a winner.

Deer Hunting Secrets - The First, All-Inclusive Guide to Get Any Hunter The Success They Desire.

1. Be sure the animal is definitely dead. Don’t get too close until you know for sure.
2. Tag your animal in accordance with local regulations before you do anything else.
3. Roll the animal onto it’s back. If at all possible, the animal’s head should be uphill from it’s tail.
4. Remove the penis and scrotum if required, then cut around the anus. Some hunters recommend tying it off to avoid contamination that fecal matter can cause.
5. Work up from the rectum, cutting through the hide carefully so as not to puncture the innards
6. When you reach the rib cage, turn the animal onto one side and the organs will roll loose, you can then reach under to sever the tissue holding them in place.
7. Reach inside the brisket as far as you can and cut the windpipe, then remove the lungs, heart and liver.
8. The animal is now ready to move. When you reach your destination or camp, hang the animal to allow it to cool while you clean the remaining scraps of tissue from the carcass.

Jared Allen craves the thrill of the hunt SportingNews.com - 16 hours ago "How are you going to see a bear if you can't see a deer?" Stueve asks, backing up the truck a few feet. Instantly, the deer is in full view and Stueve …

Source:Jared Allen craves the thrill of the hunt - SportingNews.com

MDC, volunteers teach youths about outdoors St. Joseph News-Press, MO - May 30, 2008 “For instance, an MDC deer hunting clinic would not only cover firearms and bows that are appropriate, but also locations and tactics and even how to field …

Source:MDC, volunteers teach youths about outdoors - St. Joseph News-Press

Steep, rugged terrain limits DN bear hunting Daily Triplicate, CA - May 21, 2008 Bear harvest rates also usually mirror blacktail deer success rates. Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta and Humboldt are among the most popular deer hunting … Gang activity prompts local meeting Daily Triplicate all 2 news articles

Source:Steep, rugged terrain limits DN bear hunting - Daily Triplicate

The best way to bag a trophy is to ensure you see plenty of deer. And the best way to see as many deer as possible is to find a stand, sit there quietly and wait. Nature gave the whitetail deer exceptional vision, but their sight is more geared toward picking up motion than noticing stationery objects. So sitting still, especially when the wind is in your favor, pays dividends.

Choosing a stand can be tricky, especially in areas where the hunt pressure is high. Look for an area where there’s evidence of deer activity, a trail between known food sources and bedding areas, for example. Other good locations for a whitetail hunt stand are at natural funnels in the terrain, where the movement of animals are restricted for one reason or another. Similarly, placing a hunt stand a bit further out than the average Joe is willing to trek is a great way to bag a whitetail when the hunt pressure is at it’s highest.

Avoid placing a hunt stand near fresh scrapes - most whitetail deer do not revisit these and you could find yourself waiting a long time for nothing. Another word of caution - if you are in your stand for more than eight hours, be sure you’re masking your scent effectively.

In short, if you choose your stand carefully and just be patient, that perfect whitetail is bound to cross your sights.

Choose a Stand for Successful Whitetail Hunting

The best way to bag a trophy is to ensure you see plenty of deer. And the best way to see as many deer as possible is to find a stand, sit there quietly and wait. Nature gave the whitetail deer exceptional vision, but their sight is more geared toward picking up motion than noticing stationery objects. So sitting still, especially when the wind is in your favor, pays dividends.

Choosing a stand can be tricky, especially in areas where the hunt pressure is high. Look for an area where there’s evidence of deer activity, a trail between known food sources and bedding areas, for example. Other good locations for a whitetail hunt stand are at natural funnels in the terrain, where the movement of animals are restricted for one reason or another. Similarly, placing a hunt stand a bit further out than the average Joe is willing to trek is a great way to bag a whitetail when the hunt pressure is at it’s highest.

Avoid placing a hunt stand near fresh scrapes - most whitetail deer do not revisit these and you could find yourself waiting a long time for nothing. Another word of caution - if you are in your stand for more than eight hours, be sure you’re masking your scent effectively.

In short, if you choose your stand carefully and just be patient, that perfect whitetail is bound to cross your sights.

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