Deer & Deer Hunting

Deer & Deer Hunting was established in 1973, marking the beginning of the whitetail industry with the formation of the Stump Sitters Whitetail Study Group. This initiative was led by dedicated whitetail hunters Jack Brauer and Al Hofacker from the Upper Midwest. The magazine quickly gained a strong reputation for its high editorial standards and commitment to integrity. When the inaugural issue of Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine hit the shelves in 1977, it became the first publication in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to whitetails. The founders focused on creating a niche for the brand by offering whitetail lovers the latest information on deer research, behavior, biology, hunting strategies, and product innovations. The magazine is released 11 times each year. Additionally, the portfolio includes other titles such as Turkey & Turkey Hunting, The Trapper, Ice Fishing, and Living Ready.

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Baiting Back on the Table Across U.S.

3 weeks ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

TennesseeIt will be legal to hunt over bait in Tennessee on private land once the state agency establishes its rules by a deadline of Aug. 1, 2026. While baiting had been legal (except in CWD counties), hunting within 250 yards of it was prohibited until at least 10 days from the time all evidence of any bait had been removed.
How to Get Started Bowfishing

1 month ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Alan Clemons

If you’re not having fun bowfishing, maybe it’s time to take up knitting or work in the flower beds. How could anyone not enjoy bowfishing? Whether you’re in a boat with a fan and powerful bow lights or wading quietly through a flooded backwater, bowfishing is one of the coolest things to do if you like flinging arrows. No one knows when the first arrow was fired at a fish.
The Story of Cyclops: A One-Eyed, 185-Inch Monster Buck

1 month ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Josh Honeycutt

Phillip Vanderpool is no stranger to big whitetails. He’s stacked more deer than most, and a big percentage of those are monster bucks. Last season, he added another big Kansas deer to that list. He hunts a 40-acre tract of land. He runs 22 trail cameras on it, and knows what’s in the area. Every trail has a trail camera. He has one trail camera video from November 29, 2021, of this deer. “No question, it’s him,” Vanderpool said.
New Editor Joins Media 360

1 month ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

Waupaca, Wis. — Media 360 LLC proudly announces the addition of Isabelle Sander as editor and content producer for its diverse media brands. Sander replaces longtime senior editor Chris Berens and will focus on content for The Trapper Magazine, Deer & Deer Hunting, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Ice Fishing, Modern Hunter. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and has experience in the teaching, writing, editing, marketing and social media fields.
49-Point Buck Was Submitted as Fair-Chase Kill

2 months ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

A 300-plus inch nontypical buck that appeared at a recent Wisconsin deer and turkey expo was submitted as a fair-chase muzzleloader kill from 2024. According to a D&DH source, a shoulder mount of the buck was presented to Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club officials on March 29 in Wisconsin Dells as part of the annual Open Season Expo. The WBBC measured the deer at 312-plus inches nontypical gross, with a net score exceeding 306 inches. If it stands, this buck would shatter the current Wisconsin record.
2 Wisconsin Bucks Look Strikingly Similar

2 months ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

Did you see the 49-pointer? An incredible buck with headgear exceeding 312 total inches was on display recently at the Open Season Deer and Turkey Expo in Wisconsin Dells. When placed side-by-side with an image of an alleged pen-raised Wisconsin buck, the similarities are striking. The Open Season Expo was held in Wisconsin Dells March 27-29, 2025. The buck mount was displayed in a room full of trophies measured by the Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club.
How Staging Areas Open the Floodgates to Deer Hunting Success

2 months ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

My tension headache escalates as the buck lifts his chin, swirls his muzzle and licks his nose. He’s only 40 yards away, but he’s on the other side of my tree and obscured by thick scrub brush. His actions dictate this will be merely a close encounter. Dusk is more than an hour away, and I assume there’s no way he’s going to bust strut, so to speak, and waltz that extra 10 yards. That’s when I see the distant flicker of pink plastic and hear the faint giggle of a small child.
Which of These Bucks Has a Shared Base?

Mar 27, 2025 | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

Look closely. What do you see? If you ask me, I’d one of these things is not like the other!You’re looking at close-ups of three historical whitetail racks. If it had been found intact, would have scored 218-1/8 points, making it the largest typical ever. The problem with it is that the rack was from sheds found in Nebraska, hence we could never know the exact inside spread of the antlers when the deer was alive.
The First 50 Yards of Blood-Trailing: Difference-Making Tips

Mar 21, 2025 | deeranddeerhunting.com | John Trout Jr.

Over the years, I’ve experienced some mind-boggling blood-trailing endeavors. Some have lasted for hours and a few carried on for days. Fortunately, those episodes have been few and far between. In fact, I’ve found the positive proof of what lies ahead in most blood trails is usually found within the first 50 yards of where the deer was shot. You see, seldom does it require a lengthy blood trail and several hours of trailing to determine what kind of wound you are dealing with.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bowhunting

Mar 7, 2025 | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

Bowhunting has evolved in many ways in the last 100 years. Below are 10 facts compiled from our Deer Hunters’ Almanac that were monumental moments for bowhunters.