How high should a tree stand be for bow hunting? Most bow hunters hang tree stands 17 to 20 feet up the tree. However, that’s a general rule, and doesn’t apply to every situation. Remember: Use cover to conceal your outline and movements. The less cover you find, the higher you should hang your tree stand, within reason
The rut is the common term to describe the breeding season of deer. Changes in the daily length of daylight serve as the trigger for hormone changes in deer that bring on breeding and the behaviors seen during the rut.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Director of the Deer and Moose Project, and Dr. Robert Deblinger, Deputy Director of DFW, gave a presentation at the Lee Sportsmen’s Association, dealing with the deer herd in Massachusetts. This column will address what they had to say regarding the predation of the deer herd.
While the Massachusetts state record-weight buck was a bruising 272 pounds field dressed and an estimated 350 pounds-plus live weight, that could fall by the wayside this season as our deer are just getting bigger and bigger. The Bay State has recorded the largest number of mature bucks 3½ years old and older this decade than any other state in the Northeast.
“One of the most important skills for any deer manager involved in a Quality Deer Management (QDM) program is the ability to age deer after harvest,” Adams said.
What Is Shed Hunting and How Can I Get Into It? Shed hunting is a regular part of our year round deer hunting season. But for those that maybe haven’t quite jumped off the deep end yet, I wanted to provide a short introduction.
Here are some interesting shed facts, along with tips to help you find more antlers.
Social and shy, deer have a rigid social structure that determines territory and breeding rights as well as ensuring their safety. A doe’s social status can determine her responsibilities within a herd, while a dominant buck may have first rights to territory and breeding. Establishing a social hierarchy is an important survival mechanism for deer living in the wild.