Communicating with Big Game Minutes after climbing into my stand I began my calling and rattling sequence. First grunting, then working the antlers, I stared down at the mock scrape I'd been religiously anointing with doe-estrus scent for the previous two weeks. I hadn't even finished my first round of clashing antlers together when I saw a nice buck run in from the heaviest cover. In a magnificent display of dominance all four feet were planted firmly in the center of my scrape as he swung his head back and forth in defiance! My efforts to communicate had sent this buck a clear message and he responded on cue.
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ATV Accessories for Food Plot Maintenance Most hunters dream of turning a secret corner of their hunting land into a big-buck hot spot. ATVs and UTVs can be excellent tools to help in achieving this quest, because they can be used to plant food plots even in hard-to-reach hunting areas. Providing highly nutritious forage for deer will increase their antler size, help them survive high-stress conditions and hopefully help you fill the trophy space on your wall. ATV accessory manufacturers have caught on to this booming market and there are more ATV implements available today than ever before.
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Road Closures in Nevada Hamper Hunters 09/03/08
The US Forest Service (USFS) announced that Harrison Pass Road in the Ruby Mountains southwest of Elko will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday starting September 2, and continuing through mid October. [Comments?]
Nebraska Offers Hunter Ed Exemption Certificate 09/03/08
Safety is the top priority for students who take Hunter Education courses in Nebraska. Those who successfully complete a course become safe, ethical and responsible hunters and handlers of firearms. [Comments?]
Missouri Offers CONSEP Class for Hunters 09/03/08
"Pull!" called 12-year-old Jared Rackers, and a 4-inch clay disk rocketed out of a clump of trees. The youngster from Jefferson City tracked the orange target with his shotgun and pulled the trigger. His 20 gauge barked, but the target sailed on untouched. [Comments?]
Michigan Announces Deer and Elk Baiting Ban 09/01/08
In the wake of the announcement that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a privately owned white-tailed deer in Kent County, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has immediately implemented provisions of the state's Surveillance and Response Plan for CWD. [Comments?]
Deadline Approaching for Massachusetts Deer Applicants 09/01/08
Antlerless deer permit notification cards were mailed to deer hunters in mid-August. All applicants selected for their Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) of choice were notified of their permit with a green postcard. [Comments?]
Maryland Black Bear Deadline 6:00 p.m. TODAY 09/01/08
On August 25, 2008, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources began accepting applications from hunters wishing to participate in this year's black bear hunting permit lottery. [Comments?]
Kansas Youth/Disabled Hunt Slots Available 09/01/08
The Riley County Fish and Game Association, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and the Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for the 6th Annual Tuttle Creek Youth/Disabled Deer Hunt, which will be held Sept. 13-14. [Comments?]
Bowhunting Success in Wisconsin My buck was shot in Sauk county Wisconsin; it was during the 2006 bowhunting season. It was early October and the rut had not started yet. He presented me with about a 20 yard shot quartering away in a cut hay field. He weighed 250 lbs and has 9 points scoring 130 B/C.
Watch Your Back on Exit When spot and stalk hunting, you can hang out on a ridge for hours glassing and
not see a thing. When its time to exit your glassing spot, sometimes it helps
to double back or go slowly when exiting. Deer and elk recognize when a threat
is leaving an area and will sometimes use that time to break cover and move to a
new location. Watching your back when exiting from or moving to your new
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