Hunters dream about antlers! Throughout history, hunters celebrate and embrace antlers as memorials, weapons, tools, art, or symbols of accomplishment. Big, symmetrical, non-typical, massive, freakish, unique, wide, tall, or just a simple rack. Antlers are alluring! Some hunters also like “horns”. Antler and horn both come off the head of male mammals, but that is where the similarities end and begin. History suggests that both horns, and antlers, evolved as a form of protection and
Too many cooks ruin great deer steaks! The darker color of venison makes it tougher to see the “pink” interior of a medium rare cut of meat. You already killed the beast, don’t kill it twice. Serving meat that is dry, tasteless and tough makes meat eaters cringe! Meat fresh off the grill is always delicious. When the meat is done, and the call to the table has been made, it takes several minutes for
Buck Rub Antlers come in a variety of colors! Some headgear is bone colored while others are dark and brown. Antlers that are aged also take on different colors as well. So, what causes antlers color? Keep in mind that antler is the fastest growing bone known to mankind. This highly vascular bone is covered with a scab like material called “Velvet”. The growth of the antler is stimulated and controlled by diet and photoperiod
Hunters Storage Idea Deer Hunters tend to have way more junk than they need! Our Man Caves are full of old, unused, and extra junk. Each new season, there are new gadgets, gizmos, and garments that we can’t live without. The special goodies from the outdoor show or club event, just had to tried out. Many hunters are still wearing the same clothes from decades ago. For some, it may be a lucky hat or
Now that deer season has ended, it is “Opening Day” for the “Off Season”! This means, that hunting never really ends. It is like never having to say goodbye. Instead, we just say, “until we meet again”. The memories of our past seasons are always with us. It is amazing how we can remember every detail, about every exciting hunt, but forget our spouse’s birthday. Hunting arouses incredible feelings within us. As Hunters and Gatherers,
