For the past 20 years, biologists and hunters have debated the merits of whitetail scraping behavior when it comes to formulating hunting strategies.
For the past 20 years, biologists and hunters have debated the merits of whitetail scraping behavior when it comes to formulating hunting strategies. Although few argue about why white-tailed bucks make scrapes, many biologists have concluded the whitetail's scrape-making process is predominantly a nighttime behavior and, therefore, not to be taken seriously when formulating hunting tactics. Truth be known, when many of the major scrape research projects are looked at closely, you'll find the daytime human activity was moderate to heavy in the research area. The bottom line? When the amount of daytime human activity is significant, whitetails become nocturnal and move only under the cover of darkness. The key for hunting any whitetail sign be it scrapes, rubs, or food sources is to make sure there is ample daytime movement in the deer population. If there is, great hunting opportunities will exist.
Dan Schmidt hunts with Ted Nugent and together they share their thoughts on the current and future state of the hunting community.
Host Daniel Schmidt takes on a piece of fallow ground with the bare minimum required to turn it into a fantastic DIY food plot.
Auburn University is leading the way in regards to studying the impacts of feral hogs on other species, particularly whitetail deer.
Shake these 5 bad habits, and youll see more deer, bag more deer and have a lot more fun during hunting season.
Antler asymmetry. What causes it ? is it genetic? Will a buck grow out of it?
A look at how nutrition plays a role in whitetail health, but also how bucks and does live differently on the landscape and why bucks, as a result, grow larger based off of the physiological needs and differences.
The best shot for both bow and crossbow hunting all depends on the situation. Dan Schmidt provides expert insights on how to get the most out of your archery equipment when the moment of truth arrives, and is just yards away from your bootstraps.
Deer dispersal is both complex and fascinating. The more you know about this scientific phenomenon among whitetails, the better prepared you will be when it's time to manage the herd. Dan Schmidt provides in-depth insights.
Mark Kayser let's us in on his tips and tricks for hunting from the ground in Wyoming.
This ain't Hollywood! Real-world hunting is all about perspective, humility and a dose of wide-eyed enthusiasm. Dan Schmidt embraces all three on his hunt for a homegrown 8-pointer.
How many of your fawns are being eaten by bears, bobcats, wolves and coyotes? Dan Schmidt, Mark Kayser and the deer researchers at Auburn University provide expert insights.
When managing land for deer there are a lot of factors to keep tabs on, this week you'll learn the most common items that land managers tend to overlook.
Do you love deer enough to ever consider making a career out of studying them? Deer and Deer Hunting heads down South to see how Auburn University possesses one of the most advanced deer research facilities in the country.
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Daniel Schmidt teaches you how to prepare for bow and crossbow shots out of ground blinds and treestands.
Mark Kayser talks about how Active Cam Year-Round Scouting Scent can get you more --and better!-- trail cam photos.
Daniel Schmidt discusses how heavy of a setup you need for whitetail deer.
Knowing when to start tracking a deer makes for a better hunter. Understand when to go after a deer and when to wait after the shot.
Whitetail gender ratios are a common topic of conversation among whitetail hunters. Host Dan Schmidt and Dr. Steven Ditchkoff explain not only their beliefs on the matter but also provide scientific insights into buck-to-doe ratios within whitetail herd.
It doesn't matter how much experience you have as a hunter, there's always that one hunt that takes you back to what it was like the very first time. In this episode Dan Schmidt explains the importance of a someone's first hunt. Following that, we take a look at first time hunts from you, the fans!
Dan Schmidt is out in Carlile, Wyoming with outdoor writer Bob Robb for some classic western whitetail archery hunting. Bob and Dan discuss the various tactics needed when aggressively hunting out west.
Whitetail hunting experts, Dan Schmidt and Mark Kayser debunk some of the biggest myths about the rut! Following that, Mark heads out to Nebraska to get in on some excellent river bottom hunting!
As hunters we all know how important it is to honor those who came before us and shared their wisdom. As we grow older we stray away from our roots and fail to remember what made us the people we are today. In this episode, Mark Kayser meets up with his son Cole, for their annual thanksgiving hunt to honor their family tradition.
Last year Dan Schmidt took a fallow piece of private ground and turned it into a fabulous deer hunting honey hole. This year he's at it again and there's no safe doe in the neighborhood.
Dan Schmidt sits down with whitetail expert Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University and gets his take on whether or not the "Cull" buck exsists, scientifically speaking that is.
Dan Schmidt provides his insights on how to grow bigger bucks while hunting with good friend Steve Bartylla in the infamous Golden Triangle of Illinois.
Opening day is an exciting time to get out into the treestand. But what about the weeks that follow, as the bucks begin to transition into their fall food sources?
They say mother nature can be harsh and cruel. Dan Schmidt talks us through hunting whitetails that have been met with prolonged drought.
When the rut is rocking don't always count on it being the oldest or biggest bucks to dominate the field. There's a bit more to it than that. Dan Schmidt explains.
It's a venison party with outdoor writer and cook Brad Fenson as he shows off some of his favorite venIson recipes while chasing Montana whitetails.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt heads to Devil's Tower in Carlile, Wyoming for some close encounters of the whitetail kind.
After Dan Schmidt passes on a giant six-pointer in deer camp, notorious bowhunter Bob Robb capitalizes on the opportunity to check off "mature six-pointer" from his bucket list.
With so much focus on Chronic Wasting Disease, a more deadly disease is all to often being overlooked while it desimates deer herds across the world, that disease is EHD.
Everybody is always fighting about does. Should you shoot them? Should you not? Well the team explains why you're all probably right and wrong in this episode of Deer & Deer Hunting TV.
It's lean, delicious, savory and the best part of the hunt. In this episode of Deer and Deer Hunting, Dan Schmidt, Mark Kayser and Brad Fenson share with us their thoughts on the other red meat, venison.
There's nothing in the world like waking up and hitting the sweet November woods. That said, make sure you're applying the right hunting tactics for the right time of year.
Hunting the late season is just as exciting as hunting during the rut. As a hunter you have the opportunity to better understand a whitetail's needs, now that winter has come. In this episode Mark Kayser attempts to fill his Iowa buck tag in December.
Outdoor writers including Dan Schmidt, Mark Kayser, Ted Nugent and more give there insights on the current state of the hunting world and what they see for the future of the lifestyle.
Part two of our exclusive profile of the current state of hunting in America and whether or not we believe there is light at the end of the tunnel.
There's no doubt that social media has provided the hunting community a platform for expansion and a place within today's technological society, but can hunters go too far with their posts and potentially harm the community we all love?
In this episode of Deer & Deer Hunting TV we stray from the whitetail path to find out just how elusive the exotic axis deer can be.
We all wait around each year for bow or traditional gun season to come around, and there's nothing wrong with that. But let's not overlook one of the best hunts that's often left on the table each year, muzzleloader season.
Today we head over to the sandhills of Nebraska where the average hunter may never think to find a collection of big whitetails.
On his annual hunt to Eastern Wyoming, Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt, faces uncontrollable arrow deflections that put his experience as a bowhunter to the test.
In Texas, outdoor writer Brad Fenson assesses whether or not the moon phase has an impact on his whitetail hunt, where the big bucks seem to be sticking to nighttime movement.
Dan Schmidt struggles with freezing Nebraska temperatures on a whitetail rut hunt in the Sandhills.
Every once in a while bowhunters are faced with the moral dilemma of showing mercy to animals who will likely face a much more brutal death without our willingness to utilize a tag as an act of mercy.
Mark Kayser has a rough week trying to find the right whitetail in Southwest South Dakota, so he turns his sights to mule deer instead.
Seasoned bowhunter Bob Robb remains humble as he faces a reality that no amount of practicing can ever fully eliminate.
Mark Kayser enters the South Dakota frozen tundra after a handful of mature rutting whitetails.
Dan Schmidt heads to Nebraska to talk to the experts at Hornady ammunition and get their take and what the best calibers are for whitetail deer hunting.
Editor-n-Chief Dan Schmidt unravels the social structure of the whitetail doe community. Meanwhile, already tagged out on a big buck in Texas, outdoor writer Brad Fenson turns his sights onto mature does.
Mark Kayser is in Montana as the whitetail rut is dying down, thankfully for him, his tag is good for whitetail or mule deer.
Editor-in-Chief Dan Schmidt returns to his roots of shooting, what makes him happy, and explains why you should have no apologies for doing the exact same thing.
The DDH team shares best practices for identifying and hunting whitetail bedding areas.
Tension runs high as Dan Schmidt moderates a discussion of all things whitetail hunting between esteemed whitetail expert Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of the Auburn University Deer Lab and famous rock star and hunting activist, Ted Nugent.
In this special 20th-anniversary episode, "Deer & Deer Hunting TV" takes a nostalgic journey through two decades of hunting television. Hosts Dan Schmidt and Brad Rucks lead viewers through memorable moments.
Dan Schmidt and Mark Kayser demonstrate the strategic use of terrain and natural cover to outsmart big whitetails. Then Mark heads to fill his tag in the rugged landscapes of South Dakota.
Heroes are honored and embark on the hunt of a lifetime at the Bucks for the Brave event hosted by Record Rack and Trinity Oaks Non-Profit.
We explore the sophisticated world of the whitetail deer's senses, exploring how these remarkable creatures have evolved to pattern hunters through their keen sense of smell and heightened sensory awareness.
Here at Deer & Deer Hunting we never underestimate the power of a good mock scrapes, but to use them effectively, you must first understand them.
Dan Schmidt and Josh Honeycutt express the importance of learning the intricacies of a whitetail's abilities to the next generation of deer hunters.
Renowned hunter Mark Kayser faces one of his most challenging hunts yet in the sparse woodlands of Nebraska.
Famed social media influencer, Leigh McClendon, refuses to cave into the pressure of some of his followers who don't support his love of hunting big whitetail.
In this eye-opening episode, Dan Schmidt explores the fascinating science behind a whitetail deer's vision.
Anatomy Hunter, Brian Johnson, shares his meticulous research on deer anatomy and behavior, guiding Dan through the critical factors that determine the perfect shot placement.
Hosts, Mark Kayser and Daniel Schmidt show how hunters can successfully adapt their familiar eastern tactics for success in the west.
In this educational episode, we head to the Hornady headquarters in Nebraska to explore the history and evolution of popular calibers.
Explore the dominance hierarchy that emerges as bucks compete for breeding rights. Then, watch Mark Kayser hunt Kansas where he sets his sights on a massive whitetail buck.
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