Whitetail Hunting Primer - 20 Things Every Deer Hunter Should Know Most of us cut our teeth deer hunting. The fact is, whitetails are favored among sportsmen because they are abundant, accessible and a challenge to hunt. North, south, east and west, hunters of all ages pursue this enchanted ungulate each fall. Despite the wealth of information available in all sorts of media - whitetailed deer remain among the most mysterious animals known to hunters; and if you're fortunate enough to take a true trophy of the species well, that's an accomplishment. From biology to strategy, following are 20 things every deer hunter should know before entering the woods.
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Newfoundland Labrador Diseased Moose 11/19/08
The Provincial Government reassured hunters and the public that the ongoing investigation of reports of diseased moose on the Northern Peninsula has not uncovered any common illness or threat to public health. [Comments?]
Newfoundland/Labrador Convicts Offenders 02/22/08
Tips from the public that led to investigations by Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have resulted in convictions of three residents of Gambo for violations of the Wildlife Act. [Comments?]
Caribou Decline Prompts Study in Newfoundland Labrador 02/11/08
The Minister of Environment and Conservation, the Honourable Charlene Johnson, announced $15.3 million in funding for a five-year scientific and management strategy of the island woodland caribou populations. [Comments?]
Newfoundland Labrador Snowmobile Patrols 01/25/08
Charges are pending against 10 people for offences under the Wildlife Act and the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act following early January snowmobile patrols by provincial conservation officers in and around the Avalon Wilderness Reserve. [Comments?]
Newfoundland Labrador Wolf Sightings 09/24/07
The Department of Natural Resources is warning Labrador City and Wabush residents of recent reports of wolf sightings around the communities. [Comments?]
Newfoundland Labrador Big Game Draw Completed 06/06/07
Over 49,000 applications involving almost 60,000
hunters were submitted for the big game draw this year, and another
21,721 hunters asked to advance their priority status for next year. [Comments?]
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My First 25th Hour Black Bear I left my house already tired but excited at 4:00 am Saturday the 20th of September, headed for my buddy Brad's house in Booneville, Arkansas. I couldn't sleep the night before so I spent most of the night watching Buckmaster deer hunting videos. The 4-wheeler, the climbing stand, the bow, and backpack was loaded in the truck and as my drive ahead was about 1 1/2 hours, I kept thinking "today feels good."
