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101. Troubleshooting Your Rifle
     Ralph Scherder
     It happens all the time. The opportunity to harvest a big buck presents itself and something goes wrong. A miss -- or worse, a less than ideal shot allows the buck to get away. What happened? Of course, the first thing to be looked after is the shot itself. Did you have a clear line of sight to the target, or were there brush and saplings between you and the deer? Did you get buck fever? . . . more
     
     
102. Staying Warm
     Ralph Scherder
     All of a sudden, October is long gone and we're well into November. Goodbye warm weather. Gun season is almost upon us and -- gulp! -- the snow will soon be flying. Not good if you don't like the cold -- but then again, what deer hunter doesn't like the cold? . . . more
     
     
103. VIDEO: Canine Teeth in Whitetails
     Ralph Scherder
     Ralph noticed something different about a deer skull he was cleaning recently. Watch this video to learn about his unusual discovery
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104. Goal Setting and Big Bucks
     David Barrett
     You may be wondering why there is an article about goal setting on a deer hunting website. The reason is actually very simple. Goal setting is an incredibly powerful tool for accomplishing any worthwhile pursuit, including tagging a nice buck. The dictionary defines goal this way: the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. Simply put, a goal is the purpose . . . more
     
     
105. For the Record -- Ettas Kramer
     Ralph Scherder
     "I've been hunting for close to 50 years," says Ettas Kramer. "I've seen a couple of nice bucks in that time, but nothing like this one." In fact, few people have ever seen a buck like the one Ettas killed in 2009, the day before last day of Ohio's shotgun season. The buck has 20 points and scores an incredible 190 inches, Boone & Crockett. . . . more
     
     
106. RECIPE: Skillet Macaroni and Venison
     Ralph Scherder
     Skillet Macaroni and Venison - A Quick and Tasty Meal. 1 Cup Elbow Macaroni 1 Pound Ground Venison 1 Cup Diced Onions 1 Clove of Chopped Garlic 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 2 8-Ounce Cans of Tomato Sauce 1 8-Ounce Can Mushroom Stems and Pieces, Drained 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning . . . more
     
     
107. 6 Habitat Tips for Sportsmen
     Trophy Buck Secrets Staff
     Late winter and spring are good times to get involved in outdoor projects. There are many things we can do as sportsmen to improve habitat for wildlife. . . . more
     
     
108. Run and Gun Whitetails
     Ralph Scherder
     "Run and gun" is a term more associated with turkey hunting than deer hunting. When a spring morning dawns silent, not a turkey gobbling within earshot, it's common practice to move to another spot in hopes of better results. Why not do the same when deer hunting? . . . more
     
     
109. Wally Carr's 176" PA Monster
     Wally Carr of Western Pennsylvania is a super deer hunter, and a proud Trophy Nation member. Earlier this Spring, Wally joined us at some PA outdoors shows to conduct Big Buck Seminars along with Dick Blauser. Listen as Wally shares the great story of how he arrowed this giant on the last day of the 1996 PA archery season. . . . more
     
     
110. Take the Shot or Let Him Walk?
     Ralph Scherder
     A nice West Virginia 8-point was standing only 15 yards away facing straight towards me and I had my bow up and ready to come to full draw. All I needed to do was wait for him to turn broadside and he was mine. He stood there for several minutes. Nine does lingered nearby, all of them focused on this buck. He picked at browse and chewed as if contemplating which doe to chase next. Everything seemed at a standstill until he quickly turned and bluffed at a doe behind him. She took off. He stopped again, this time facing straight away. More minutes ticked by. . . . more
     
     
111. Where Do Big Bucks Come From?
     Ralph Scherder
     Big bucks don't fall out of the sky or sprout up from the ground without reason. They are a product of three elements, all of which share equal importance: nutrition, age, and genetics. Nutrition Ideal whitetail habitat contains a variety of cover and food sources. Also, there must be enough food available to support the existing herd, so that each individual animal will obtain the proper nutrients to attain full potential. . . . more
     
     
112. Where Am I? An Introduction to GPS
     Stacey Kuttler
     Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have fast become a technological advancement that users say they couldn't live without. The advent of GPS eliminates the need for carting around paper maps in the glove box. With it, never again will there be a need to hurriedly jot down sketchy directions from someone that may, or may not, know where they are going. And although Google Maps is a pretty convenient way to get step-by-step directions, the printed directions do not have the capacity to update when you decide take a side road or want to find the nearest steak joint. . . . more
     
     
113. Postseason Scouting
     Ralph Scherder
     Sometimes the scouting done after a season ends is just as important as the scouting done before it begins. A lot can be learned during a winter's walk around the property where you hunt. Last week I visited the place where I hunt in West Virginia. Driving up from camp, I was shocked to see the number of fresh buck rubs on saplings on either side of the road. I found this interesting considering that the last time I'd driven the property was the weekend before Christmas and those rubs had not been there. . . . more
     
     
114. Stephen Elliott Downs a 184" B&C Ohio Monster
     Ralph Scherder
     "When I was a kid, you hardly ever saw a deer," says Stephen Elliott. "I remember the first deer I ever saw. Back then it was a big deal to even see a track." For Stephen, deer hunting has come a long ways since his youth . . . more
     
     
115. Do Roadkills Effect Your Hunting Area?
     Ralph Scherder
     According to statistics found on the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation (PennDOT) website, www.dot.state.pa.us, there were 2,797 reported crashes statewide involving deer in 2008. How many occur that are not reported is unknown. It's estimated that 15,000-20,000 deer are hit by cars every year, which translates into 1 out of every 86 Pennsylvania drivers have a collision with a whitetail each year. . . . more
     
     
116. Product Review: Natural Gear's 3-D Suit
     Ralph Scherder
     Last spring I walked across a field in the early morning light with the intentions of setting up in the corner for turkeys. Unfortunately, another hunter beat me to the spot. I saw him from almost two hundred yards away. A big dark blob hunkered down in the tree line. From that distance, with the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon, his camouflage clothing looked as black as a bear's hide. And if I could see him so easily, then a sharp-eyed tom was sure to pick him out as well. . . . more
     
     
117. Q&A With Jim Strelec of Knight & Hale
     Ralph Scherder
     Trophy Buck Secrets: How many vocalizations can whitetails make? Jim Strelec: I can't say for sure but as a hunter the ones we need to learn about are as follows: fawn bleat, doe bleat, grunts and the snort-wheeze. A hunter needs to learn how to translate deer to English and English to deer. A short grunt is made by both bucks and does alike. It is a contact or separated sound. It has nothing to do with the rut and can be used year round. Most hunters don't know what each sound means. Most think all grunts are made by bucks, but that is not true . . . more
     
     
118. For the Record: Tom Fitz
     Ralph Scherder
     Early into archery season, Tom Fitz had a chance at a record book buck. Only a small sapling in front of the deer prevented Tom from taking the shot. That deer scored in the low 140s. Tom would know this because his buddy Phil harvested the buck later that season. . . . more
     
     
119. For the Record: Jocilyn Depetro
     Ralph Scherder
     Many hunters have a lucky shirt or a lucky gun. Maybe even a lucky hat. In 2005, Jocilyn Depetro found a lucky number -- 13. On the 13th day of Pennsylvania's rifle season, 13-year-old Jocilyn killed a 13-point buck. The deer's rack, scored as a non-typical, net-scored 165 4/8 inches Boone & Crockett. . . . more
     
     
120. Brassica Food Plot Update
     Dick gives us an update on the progress of some of his food plots in this video. The brassicas look great, but the clover's not so good. Watch the video to find out what made the difference and maybe you'll learn a few things for your own food plots . . . more
     
     

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