In this episode, we explore the most pressing wildlife management issues across the United States, from record-breaking deer hunting seasons to groundbreaking conservation efforts. From Mississippi's legal battle over deer-dog hunting to Missouri’s fight against chronic wasting disease, we’re diving deep into the decisions shaping the future of hunting, wildlife preservation, and public safety. Whether you’re a hunter, conservationist, or just curious about how these topics affect your community, this episode has something for everyone. Topics Covered Mississippi’s Deer-Dog Hunting Debate: A ..read more

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE RIFLE SEASON Written by Tim Biebel CUZ STICKLAND 'Twas the night before Rifle Season and all through my mind, Were images of big bucks that were one of a kind. My Gear was in a pile on the bench by the door, The next morning I’d be wearing it at quarter past four.   ROBBIE KROGER I snuggled into bed but not a wink did I sleep, For I only saw deer as I tried to count sheep. My wife slept beside me and I thought, “Oh, how I’m blessed”, She was excited for me, but still got plenty of rest.  HEATHER JONES SHEPHERD I laid awake for hours on end, Able only to th ..read more

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Big Buck Registry’s Deer Hunt Podcast, host Jay Scott Ammann welcomes former President Theodore Roosevelt, one of history’s greatest hunters and conservationists. Roosevelt shares captivating stories of hunting whitetail and mule-deer, delving into their unique behaviors, the challenges of the chase, and the importance of respecting the animals and the land. He also explains the principles of ethical hunting and his role in establishing game laws and preserving wild places for future generations. Key Discussion Points: Whitetail Deer Hunting Why Roosev ..read more

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 go?  We answer all these questions and more on this podcast. For Exclusive Content Visit Us Here: B ..read more

We've focused a bunch on the bow shot, but perhaps we over looked the long range rifle shot. Unless you've had the need to take a 700 yard kill shot, you may not realize how much information is needed to calculate a well placed bullet.  The science is fascinating and the apps are endless. To clear this up, we invited long range hunter and shooting competitor Anthony Stallone to break it all down before you squeeze the trigger on your next long range target. OUR SPONSORS:  Rackology, Minus 33 Merino Wool,  Covert Scouting Cameras, Grizzly Ears,  QUIETKAT ..read more

Although Harmon Carson is known as the Bayou Bowhunter, he sharpened his  bowhunting skills in the in the mountains of Colorado.  Harmon credits his dad for lots of his skills, but not necessarily in the traditional father/son teaching sense.  In many cases, Harmon learned to hunt because his father would escort him into the woods, but from then on he was on his own to learn the rest - methods that might not fly today. Nonetheless, those lessons made Harmon one heck of a good bowhunter - no more gun, no more compound, just straight up traditional bowhunting. Harmon says, learn t ..read more

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 2024-2025 Hunting Season.  Dusty covers the latest on CWD and Jay discusses deer overpop ..read more

The arborists are probably the first to harness the power of the tree harness, but what about the rock climbing community? According to Greg Godfrey from the tree harness company Tethrd, we need to give credit to each. And that's pretty much how his company got its roots - it's a deer hunter meets arborist meets rock climber kind of story. Greg says that due to the demand to pack lighter to get to your favorite deer hunting spot without sacrificing safety or the ability to hunt from a tree, Tethrd was born. Tethrd isn't the first tree harness company, but they are perhaps the first to focus on ..read more

We continue our podcast mini-series of hunting technology on this episode with the cellular game camera.  Long gone are the days of film game cameras.  The standard game camera  now is digital with an SD card.  But now the cellular game camera is making strides in both quality and price point. Will this be the new standard soon?  Time will tell as everyone starts to accept and use the latest technology.  We thought we should explore the cellular game camera because everyone seems to want one but many don't know enough about them to jump in.  So we grabbed our ..read more

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 into the potentially illegal harvest of a record-breaking white-tailed deer in ..read more