“You can’t eat horns!”, was what the old deer hunters used to tell me. They usually took the first, legal, “Tasty Deer” that passed by. Mountain Men also preferred Tasty over Antler size. Small does, fawns, or young bucks were easier to deal with, more tender, and left no waste. A mountain man would often eat 25 lbs. of meat a day, if they could get it. Meshack Browning, the Maryland and Pennsylvania Daniel Boone
A healthy deer could thrive on just 3 acres. If there is water, cover, food, and privacy, deer would be incredibly happy In your back yards. Most mammals are lazy until they do not need to be. For a tree stand hunter, this could mean a long day afield with a big buck 50 yards away and never seen. Deer, especially bucks, move when they must or are motivated. Years ago, I was sitting in
Trail Cams have come a long way. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and Trail Cameras can certainly deliver. Checking out on your local deer herds can be great fun. New cameras can be dispersed around your area and viewed from your cell phone or computers. Scouting has come a long way. My problem is that once I see that nocturnal shot of a massive buck, my sights are set. The hunt
Is Bigger better? Does size matter? How big is big enough? These questions haunt many deer hunters. Of course, we are talking about Big Racks, Headgear, Horns, Hammers, or antlers! What did you think I was talking about? Anyway… For many hunters, mating does, and deer lovers, Big Antlers are not that important. Veteran hunters needed to deer hunt for more than antlers. Filled tags meant filled bellies. After WW2 hunters were subsistence hunters. The
Deer hunting is perfect for Old Farts! Like it or not, there is a herd of older deer hunters still afield. Baby Boomers are in their 60’s and up. They were raised eating wild game and hunting. Newer and younger hunters are not subsistent hunters. Old Fart hunters hunted to feed their families. Young hunters today give their meat to the soup kitchens and food banks. Old Fart Hunters hunt smarter, not faster. What Old
