Let's Talk Deer - Hosted by Bruce Hutcheon

How ScrapeStick WorksScrapeStick is a patent-pending licking branch system used to attract, pattern and position whitetail deer. Deer rely on licking branches and scrapes to communicate to each other, most notably during rut. Mature bucks will often use licking branches to claim an area or to simply see who is nearby. By using ScrapeStick in combination with a mock scrape, you’ll enhance your opportunities for great trail camera pictures and action from your tree stand.

ScrapeStick allows you to effortlessly create a mock scrape anywhere - especially in that favorite shooting lane or in view of your trail camera. Installation is quick and easy with three different mounting options. The ScrapeStick may be fastened to any structure using the provided strap. For a more permanent installation, securely mount The ScrapeStick using the available screw holes. Lastly, easily mount The ScrapeStick to a T-Post for the most versatile solution.

Once ScrapeStick is installed, simply insert a branch, secure it with our steel-tooth locking jaw, and use the adjustable arm to perfectly position the branch over the mock scrape. The end - or lowest point of your branch that is targeted for your deer should hang four feet directly over your mock scrape.

When selecting a branch, it is recommended to focus on using what’s natural to the area. Ideally, use the same type of tree(s) deer are already using. Consider using Cedar tree branches for more flexibility or Oak tree branches which provide strength.

When making the mock scrape, remember to be mindful of scent. Simply rake to expose bare ground that measures 2-3 feet in diameter. Remember, the mock scrape site should be positioned directly below the lowest point, or directly under the expected area of the branch your deer will use.

ScrapeStick has been tested, redesigned and approved by the most avid hunters - simple, versatile, effective.

I grew up all over the United States living in extreme poverty. I found my first job in the 1st grade when I realized my siblings and I desperately needed food. Nurturing, gathering, the instinct to provide and work has always been a part of who I am in my core.

I was a mountain baby that would often hide in the back of her dad's truck when he said she couldn't go fishing, pop up once we got to the lake, and soaked it all in. Despite all the ups and down of my life I've succeeded in what I believe makes us all wealthy, finding joy.

I believe that anyone could truly do whatever they set their heart and mind to. I do not believe in giving up. I believe that perseverance in pursuing what is right is the most noble endeavor a human can make.

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Interesting Interview with NRB Vice Chair Greg Kazmierski on the woes of Wisconsin deer hunting.Firearms 2019 Deer buck harvest one of the lowest on record

510,370 license sold 80,149 bucks harvest

Archery 2019 127,814 LSold 24,238 bucks harvest

Crossbow 100,070 LSold 29,825 bucks harvest

Are cross bows responsible for the decrease in Firearm harvest?

(All Data supplied by NRB State of Wisconsin)

Listen and decide for yourself: https://www.letstalkdeer.com/episode/exclusive-interview-with-wisconsin-nrb-vice-chair-greg-kazmierski-

Daniel E. Schmidt - Vice President Deer and Deer Hunting | Media 360, https://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/ (ps://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/)https://www.facebook.com/deerhuntingmag/ (https://www.facebook.com/deerhuntingmag/)

Listen as Dan shares not only the history of deer and deer Hunting but the power of having a dream

Dan shares his thoughts on the Wisconsin Whitetail.

Herd management

Seasons

Best use of resources

Working with game biologist

His love for hunting

Dan Schmidt has been with Deer and Deer Hunting for 25 years. He started off as an associate editor in 1995 and worked his way up to editor in chief. Today he is vice-president of the company and overseas all content production, including Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, three television shows on Pursuit Channel, http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com (www.deeranddeerhunting.com) and all of the brand's online video properties. Dan is also the creator and host of the Deer Talk Now video series, which is going on its 9th season.

Mission

Deer and Deer Hunting is America's oldest whitetail-specific publication (established in 1977 by the Stump Sitters Whitetail Study Group). Today, it is an all-encompassing brand consisting of Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, DDH-TV, Destination Whitetail and Land of Whitetail TV on Pursuit Channel, http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/?fbclid=IwAR2kqesks4SC5tXUSoLw2NvDCUh8pspvZqrfUr1kCLDJP_U6qbjhYSB4lYo (www.deeranddeerhunting.com) and other products. DandDH is owned by Media 360, LLC, an independent company run by hardcore, real-world whitetail fanatics.

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Listen to Christian take on the future of hunting in North America.

Impact on manufacturing

Impact on local pro shops

Impact on seasons

Opportunity to hunt units that in past years took many points

Outfitters may be looking for clients

Stay positive and hunt local

Petersen’s Bowhunting Editor Christian Berg is a passionate bowhunter and award-winning journalist who spent 14 years honing his craft at daily newspapers before joining InterMedia Outdoors in 2008.

A veteran reporter who has covered everything from fires and murders to political races and business deals to conservation and wildlife, Christian embraces the opportunity to put his news-gathering skills to work for fellow archers.

During his tenure at Bowhunting, Christian has worked to enhance the brand’s reputation as “The Modern Bowhunting Authority” by providing practical information such as details on the latest bowhunting gear, technical equipment tests, no-nonsense field reviews and proven bowhunting tactics from the sport's leading experts.

Christian lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two sons and Labrador retriever.

Maximizing Your Small Deer Hunting PropertyHere’s 5 tips to maximize a small hunting property, specifically properties that are 25 acres in size or less, but these can be applied to any property.

-Don’t Attempt to Alter the Land Too Drastically-

- Deer need Food -

- Deer need bedding Cover -

- Passing deer for Next Year -

- Deer need Water -

Maybe you’re looking to purchase land, looking to lease land, or looking to improve the land you already have. If you’re like me, having access to hundreds of acres of prime hunting property isn’t a feasible option.

My name is Nick Bolda and I’ve been hunting whitetail deer for about 15 years. I spent many of those years getting permission to hunt private land.

Three years ago I was lucky enough to purchase a small piece of hunting land of my own. I’ve spent the last three years improving my property for the best whitetail hunting that I can. I’ve done countless hours of research and field work to accomplish my hunting goals.

Now I’m looking to share some of my land management tips with other hunters and land owners through my social media @nwi_whitetails and now through Let’s Talk Deer!

GUY DUPLANTIER - Host of Western ContoursI was born to be a hunter

Hunting is a journey not the kill

Realizing I'm a better man when II come off the mountain is pricless

Hunt the west this year

We are all on common ground around the campfire

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Western hunting is as diverse as it gets from pursuing coastal Black tail or pigs in central California, Antelope on the open plains of Wyoming, Roosevelts in the western units of Oregon or chasing bugles in a drainage somewhere in Colorado. The opportunities, game and landscapes offer a multitude of possibilities to all bold enough to challenge themselves to adventure past their comfort zone.

Whether it is to carry on a tradition passed down through generations, or those looking to answer a curiosity or a primal calling, adventure seekers, field to plate providers or the skilled woodsman or woman. The only thing that offers more diversity than the west are the people who have accepted this challenge.

Though we have common goals our paths are as diverse as the land we put boots on or the game we pursue. Through trial and tribulation, self-reflection and perseverance our stories come together. A community of likeminded individuals whose pursuit of game is through ethical take and responsible use of the land we tread.

Western Contours podcast sharing experiences and providing insight to make us all better hunters.

Dana Sacia created Hunting4Connections to bring the hunting community together

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Dana Sacia

Started the group 3 years ago. Hunting and fishing group that allows outdoor enthusiasts to share their passions, promotions, and swap hunts

Dana Sacia has two boys that are the love of her life. She was nick named Gabby since she was very little as her gift to gab has always been her calling. You can also find people calling her Happy or Bubbles for her bubbly personality.

Dana is passionate about several things, her Faith, Family, Friends, and Business. She takes pride in being involved in a business that allows her to be part of helping change people’s lives for the better. There is nothing better than helping a candidate find a great home and helping a client succeed their recruiting goals.

Dana enjoys spending time and creating new memories with her family. She loves to hunt in the fall and is always looking for the next Monster Buck. She has successfully harvested a 10, 11, and 13 point Whitetail, A beautiful 5 by 5 Mule deer in WY. Dana also experienced her first Rocky Mountain Bear hunt where she successfully tagged her first Cinnamon bear. She lives in a rural area that allows her to continue her passion for hunting. You can also find her shed hunting in the late winter and spring of the year. In 2015 she harvested her first elk. She quickly realized that her love for hunting had just been taken up a notch.

If you enjoy hunting or fishing you should consider joining her Facebook Group called HUNTING4CONNECTIONS. Join the other 22,000 members that are all well like minded individuals sharing their passions.

If you get to know Dana better, you will learn that she is serious about delivering on any promise made to a client. She is passionate about building a long-lasting relationship with them as she believes that if you do a great job for your clients they will want to come back and use you again down the road. Using that system ensures the client that you always have their best interest in mind.

Dana’s love for her family and business is what drives her every day to motivate and provides her the desire to inspire.

Hemp Rope secrets with Art HelinUse along rub lines

Place on traditional scrapes

Create a monitoring station

Create mock scrapes

Art Helin of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, began hunting over 30 years ago under the guidance of his father and grandmother. What started as small game and deer hunting in his home state grew to an obsession to hunt nearly every big game and turkey species across North America. Although he enjoys any type of hunting, he is mad about whitetails and turkeys!

Art's hunting success and passion for teaching others has led to his pro/field staffer positions for many outdoor manufacturers. He promotes these companies and the great outdoors by working trade shows, attending retail store special events, conducting seminars, and writing stories for outdoor media. Art’s expertise has been highlighted in articles for magazines including, but not limited to, Buckmasters, American Hunter, Petersen’s Bowhunting, and Realtree.com, and podcosts with Whitetail Rendezvous and Interviews with the Hunting Masters. As a professional photographer, Art specializes in nature and wildlife, with photographs featured in Bear Hunting and Bowhunting World magazines and multiple digital and social media business websites. Art and his wife, Michelle, are experienced in videography, having filmed for Archer's Choice Media Productions and the Double Bull Archery video series, and launched their own show, Own the Season, in 2019.

When speaking with people, Art draws upon his own experience, successes and failures, and the hundreds of days per year in the field hunting, guiding, and scouting. To assist him in scouting, he takes advantage of the tools and technology available including aerial and topographical maps and trail cameras. He has planted food plots for years, which started out small and often failing, but are now getting bigger and better year after year! Art practices woodland management, has completed timber stand improvement and pond projects on his 40-acres, and is eager to share what he has learned with others.

Art is busy promoting archery and hunting in his community when he's not afield. He is active in the local National Wild Turkey Federation chapter, which hosts a highly successful, award-winning Learn to Turkey Hunt event. Since it began in 2003, the event has grown from nine to over thirty new hunters, primarily women and youth. Participants have also included children with chronic or terminal illnesses from the United Special Sportsmen's Foundation. In addition to this annual hunt, Art is also involved in local youth deer hunts, and hunts with veterans and individuals with special needs.

Art lives in rural southwestern Wisconsin with his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Alana and Elizabeth. While Art loves hunting, what he has really come to enjoy, even more, is hunting with family and friends. One of his proudest moments came when Alana shot her first longbeard turkey, now many years ago. When he is not in the woods or working as a real estate appraiser, Art enjoys fishing, watching football and UFC, and driving his motorcycle and ’67 Mustang.

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Sallie Doty hunts hard and the results show.

Practice year round

Plan you entrance and exit trails

Don't target panic

Be confident in your abilities

I attached my photos from this past fall. I shot an antelope with my rifle, snagged a paddlefish, shot a doe and donated it with my bow, shot a whitetail buck with my bow, and shot a whitetail buck with my rifle.

I am not sure what was mentioned last time, but the pronunciation is Doe-Tee for my last name. Most people say Dot-Tee, but I figured I would clarify.

I am hunter and an investment professional in Pierre, SD. I love that all central SD has to offer an outdoorsman and athlete. I compete in the South Dakota triathlon circuit and last year placed 4th overall in the state for women.

I started hunting 8 years ago in 2012. My first harvest was a mule deer doe with my bow, and ever since then I was hooked. I shot my first buck in 2014 with a rifle. Since then I have been interested in all forms of hunting and have recently been learning more about new forms of fishing. My spring and fall now consists of paddlefish snagging if a draw a tag.