Deer of the Year
Mt. Pleasant hunter downs 8-point trophy buck
When Robbie Cortis of Mt. Pleasant first saw the photo of a huge 8-point buck on his trail camera, he knew that buck may make the state record book. […]
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Deer of the Year
Person County 13-year-old kills big buck
November 10 was one of those dreary, drizzly fall days in Person County, but 13-year-old William Davis find the bright spot while hunting with his dad. […]
Deer of the Year
Elon youth hunter kills trophy buck
Opening day of the gun season in Alamance County couldn’t have been any sweeter for Hunter Moss, a 10-year-old hunter from Elon who shot a 147 3/8-inch, 11-pointer at 10-yards after his father, Steven Moss, grunted the deer in shortly after daybreak. […]
Deer of the Year
Another Reidsville hunter takes trophy buck in Rockingham County
On the afternoon of November 5th, Walter Martin of Reidsville took down a huge Rockingham County buck sporting 18 points and a green, gross score of 145 inches. […]
Deer of the Year
Inman hunter kills buck that grossed 157 18-inches
Jason Prince decided to stay in bed a little later than he normally does but couldn’t get back to sleep, so he got dressed and took the 10-minute drive to his hunting stand in Inman. […]
Deer Hunting
Age bucks correctly without doing any ground checking
As deer age, their bodies show it, so looking at their bodies instead of their racks will allow you to get a good estimate of how old a buck is. […]
Deer Hunting
Getting a deer’s attention
When deer season opens, once-desolate hunting grounds become overrun by hunters on a frequent basis. Whether checking trail cams, erecting tree stands, scouting or hunting, disturbances will quickly change the natural patterns of deer. […]
Deer Hunting
Sometimes, being upwind of deer is your best bet to tag one
One of the first lessons hunters learn is how good a deer’s senses are. Their senses of smell, hearing and sight are what helps them get from place to place without getting into a dangerous situation.
Deer Hunting
Moon phase ‘app’ aids deer hunters
Some hunters don’t believe moon phases affect deer and fish movements, but with years of experience, deer hunters Jon Tilley and Steve Burnette are convinced the moon influences whitetail ramblings. […]
Deer Hunting
The snort-wheeze is an effective call in the deer woods
The “snort-wheeze” is an effective call when used properly in the deer woods, but use it sparingly and approriately. […]