Welcome to the October 2024 Edition of the Big Buck Registry's Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month. In this edition, first Jim takes us to Michigan to explore a Michigan Bill that Seeks to Reverse Deer Hunting Restrictions for Youth, Veterans, and Disabled Hunters. Then Dusty covers a story in Wisconsin about the Wisconsin DNR Initiating a  Review of Deer Management Units Ahead of the 2025 Season.  Jay explores the New York DEC Transition to Electronic Deer Tags for the...

Show Notes for Big Buck Registry's Deer News - January Edition Topics Discussed: Nationwide Debate on Drones for Deer Recovery    - Exploring the ongoing debate across the United States regarding the use of drones in deer hunting and recovery. Hawaii's DLNR Axis Deer Culling Program    - Discussing Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources initiative to control the Axis deer population in Maui Nui. Ohio's Record-Breaking Buck Investigation    - Delving into Ohio's investigation...

  Topics Discussed  Wisconsin Gun Deer Season: The 2023 season saw a decline in harvests, emphasizing safety in hunting practices. Massachusetts Sunday Deer Hunting Debate: Legislators are considering lifting a century-old ban on Sunday deer hunting. Minnesota's "Hunters For Hunters" Group: A new group is focusing on the impact of wolves on deer populations. Unsolved Case of Hunter Terry Brisk: Minnesota still seeks answers seven years after the mysterious death of...

In this November Edition of the BBR Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month, we cover several stories from around the country.  Here are the stories we cover and felt were news worthy: Controversial Sharpshooters: Discussion on sharpshooters hired to kill deer from helicopters on Catalina Island, California. Kentucky Poaching Cases: Coverage of poaching incidents in Kentucky. Urban Deer Hunting in West Virginia: A story about deer hunting in urban areas of West Virginia....

Episode Overview: In this episode, we explore the multifaceted challenges and developments in deer populations and wildlife management across various regions. Topics Covered: TWRA Controversy: Unpacking the allegations against the Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency (TWRA) related to Chronic Wasting Disease. Urban Deer Overpopulation: Discussing the deer population challenges in urban areas, spotlighting Washington, DC, and Dartmouth. Hunting Season Updates: Highlighting the...

We've partnered with Wayne Saunders from the Warden's Watch podcast to delve into a gripping story that serves as a cautionary tale for hunters and conservationists alike. Ohio is a prime destination for white-tailed deer hunters, but unfortunately, it also attracts poachers. We'll explore the story of "Big Boy," a trophy buck that captured the attention of ethical hunters and law enforcement officers, only to fall victim to poaching. Ohio as a Hunting Destination: Why Ohio is a hotspot for...

In  September Edition of BBR Deer News. looking back at the news you might have missed over the past month, we cover a variety of topics including the dispute over deer management in Arlington, new hunting regulations in Minnesota and Missouri, illegal hunting charges in Pennsylvania, crossbow impact debate in West Virginia, and an illegal hunting investigation in Ontario. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on these critical issues affecting deer population, hunting practices, and...

Every deer hunter has dreamed of owning their own hunting camp.  Most camps or hunting cabins are usually weathered, or shifted, or rotted. Not to worry though, the Maine Cabin Masters can turn a teardown into an almost-new deer camp palace in just a few months.  We hash out the details of finding and rebuilding a deer cabin Dixie and Jedi, (aka Matt Dix and Jared Baker of the show Maine Cabin Masters.  And of course, we talk about Matt and Jared's Maine deer hunting adventures.

California Game Warden Lt. John Nores, now retired, has been at the forefront and on the front lines of an under-reported battle against thousands of drug cartel members who grow toxic marijuana on U.S. soil. Not only does black market marijuana cultivation undermine legitimate growers, but it endangers lives and wildlife populations unimagined. Jay breaks down the book Hidden War with Author John Nores and talks deer hunting in John's home state of Montana. 

Ted Bright is, as you might expect, a diehard deer hunter who likes prefers the a mobile hunt over a fixed stand. Ted uses a sling or harness to maneuver from tree to tree based on when and where he's finding active big buck sign. We go over Ted's approach, hunts from previous years, shooting from muscle memory, and the techniques that he uses to identify a good spot to hunt and how to gain landowner permission. For Show Notes: https://bigbuckregistry.libsyn.com/299-ted-bright-slinging-it

Anyone who has hunted mature bucks has a secret or two about how to hunt them.  Quite frankly, it's the foundation of this show. And then Doug Whitcomb said he'd figured something out.  I was all ears.  After all, he and a few people in his circle of hunters, were killing mature New Hampshire bucks almost yearly without tracking snow.  Not an easy task.   Doug shares how he goes about his secret for hunting mature NH bucks without snow in the episode.

Despite being quarantined, I can't imagine any sportsman sitting at home doing nothing.  It's just not in our blood.  Let's face it, our playground is the great outdoors and we practice lots of social distancing without the restrictions of COVID-19.  But, there may be some other things we can do to stay in hunt-ready shape and we thought of nobody better to give us some at home fitness ideas to stay bow-ready than Brian Austin of Beast Mode Archery.   

Yes, we're all dealing with COVID-19.  Our world is upside down.  However, planting spring food plots seems to be an acceptable form of social distancing.  So we turned to our goods friends Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller from the seed, nutritional supplement, and fertilizer company Rackology to discuss how to do it right.  When should you plant?  When is the soil moisture and temperature just right?  Should soil testing be done?  What about fertilizer?  Where should my next food plot...

Recently, Jay appeared on the Where2Hunt podcast for an opportunity to share more about the BBR and to share the story behind Jay's 2019 NH buck. Since the interview, lots has changed in the world.  Jay had cardiac catheter surgery where cardiologists found a 95% blockage in Jay's widow maker cardiac artery. Two stents later, Jay is feeling better than ever. And then there's COVID-19 issue. Man, we can't wait for deer season and you can't catch the corona virus walking alone in the woods. Be...

In a 23 year celebrated career filled with wild stories & tales of Game Warden lore, the beginning started with one of the biggest tragedies on New Hampshire soil.  As a conservation officer, Wayne Saunders has caught many a poacher and became a regular on North Woods Law. Now Wayne often reflects on his duties as Lieutenant while interviewing Conservation Officers from around the country on his latest retirement project, a podcast call Warden's Watch.  This is Part Two of Wayne's story.

In a 23 year celebrated career filled with wild stories & tales of Game Warden lore, the beginning started with one of the biggest tragedies on New Hampshire soil.  As a conservation officer, Wayne Saunders has caught many a poacher and became a regular on North Woods Law. Now Wayne often reflects on his duties as Lieutenant while interviewing Conservation Officers from around the country on his latest retirement project, a podcast call Warden's Watch.  This is Part One of Wayne's story.

When an athletic event involves repetitive motion in order to achieve success, it's important to understand the biomechanics of that movement.  The golf swing, pitching a baseball, and the archery shot are good examples.  Christian Williams, an exercise science specialist, and avid bowhunter, breaks down the mechanics of the bow shot, how to improve strength and endurance, which muscles are important, and injury prevention. And of course, we talk a bunch about how it all relates to bowhunting.

When an athletic event involves repetitive motion in order to achieve success, it's important to understand the biomechanics of that movement.  The golf swing, pitching a baseball, and the archery shot are good examples.  Christian Williams, an exercise science specialist, and avid bowhunter, breaks down the mechanics of the bow shot, how to improve strength and endurance, which muscles are important, and injury prevention. And of course, we talk a bunch about how it all relates to bowhunting.

We decided to take a look at all the best deer news stories of 2019, like a time capsule of events in this episode.  We visit with Jim Keller, our news anchor, and with some frequent news story contributors, Tim Donze, Jon Guice, and Dan Appelbaum.  And , through some consolidation of all the news we featured on the show in 2019, we present a Deer News Year in review, with all the best deer news stories feature on the podcast in 2019. 

On almost every show we ask each guest to share a memorable deer story that's meaningful to them.  We've always felt that the story was just as important to the rest of the show because it brings everything together.  If the rest of the show is the text book, the story is the example. The story brings the hunt to life. So we decided to go back through each show and put together a compilation of the deer stories told throughout the year and share them collectively.  This is part two. See you...

On almost every show we ask each guest to share a memorable deer story that's meaningful to them. We've always felt that the story was just as important as the rest of the show because it brings everything together. If the rest of the show is the text book, the story is the example. The story brings the hunt to life. We'll hear from Ethan Featherhoff, John Eberhart, John Glidden, Blake Garrett, Cameran Derefield, JC Hall, and Joe Godar. This is part one.

On almost every show we ask each guest to share a memorable deer story that's meaningful to them.  We've always felt that the story was just as important to the rest of the show because it brings everything together.  If the rest of the show is the text book, the story is the example. The story brings the hunt to life. So we decided to go back through each show and put together a compilation of the deer stories told throughout the year and share them collectively.  This is part one.

'Twas the Night Before Rifle Season - Happy Holidays from the Big Buck Registry

Now and then a new technology comes along that solves a problem that we didn't know we had.  In this case, it's about scoring a trophy animal to within 1/1000 of an inch specificity with the help of Trophy Scan.  Think of it like instant replay meets deer hunting. We sit down with Jeff Johnston to learn about everything Trophy Scan can do for the hunter looking to preserve a memory and celebrate an animal beyond the traditional taxidermy mount.