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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49-Point Buck Was Submitted as Fair-Chase Kill

2 weeks 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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?

4 weeks ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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.
#147: “NATURE WILL FIX CWD!" with Dr. Christopher Seabury

1 month ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

#147: “NATURE WILL FIX CWD!” with Dr. Christopher Seabury | Deer Talk Now Podcast The nation’s leading chronic wasting disease scientist explains how left-wing political scare tactics have gotten in the way of curing the problem. VIDEO
The Cause of This Bizarre Antler Bulb

1 month ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

Check out this crazy antler configuration. This shed antler, found in Wisconsin, features a hardened bulb at the end of the main beam. The bulb, which about the size of a small apple, also features several holes that go into a small cavity inside the hardened bulb. What would cause such a thing? Well, the most common causes for holes in antlers are through the work of parasites. In fact, most holes you see in antlers are from the work of the botfly larvae, which starts as an internal parasite.
The Real Reason Why Deer Shed Their Antlers

2 months ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Daniel Schmidt

No doubt about it, antler shed hunting is nature’s Easter egg hunt. When the snow leaves the landscape, it pushes eager hunters and whitetail fanatics out to the woods in search of the bony crowns that eluded them last fall. We all know that whitetail shed their antlers every year, but did you know that one simple living cell is responsible for our annual pilgrimage to find sheds? What Causes Deer to Shed Their Antlers? It’s true, and that cell is the osteoclast (Greek for “bone” and “Broken”).
A Warrior Finally Falls

2 months ago | deeranddeerhunting.com | Josh Honeycutt

Alivia Spagnola harvested her first deer when she was 9 years old. She’s been hunting ever since. Spending time in the outdoors with her father, and others, is a significant part of her hunting heritage. Last year, she booked a hunt with Bill Hill at Border Buck Outfitters in Missouri. Her, her fiancé (Nick), and soon-to-be father-in-law (Mr. Scott), went on the adventure together. The beginning of the hunt didn’t yield a buck for Spagnola, but it did for others, including Scott. Then, on Nov.