Author: NA Deer Hunter Staff

In states across the country, the state of our hunting heritage and the wildlife we love are at a dire crossroads. From fish and game commissions to state legislatures to Congress, intense pressure is being applied by anti-hunting interests, threatening to undermine wildlife management efforts and erode the rights of hunters. Unfortunately, the hunting community struggles with not having a simple, effective means of using its collective voice — and being heard. To help overcome that hurdle, a powerful hunter advocacy and action platform was launched in 2021: HOWL For Wildlife. Howl’s start For Charles Whitwam and John Stallone, co-founders…

My dad, Rick Wilson, has told this story countless times since he experienced this event in 1997. It ultimately amounted to a “roadside calling.” As he told it, “I was driving down a Virginia highway one Saturday morning in late September to meet  some friends. We were planning to clear a little brush at the farm where we hunted and celebrate the landowner’s birthday with a barbecue. About five miles from the farm, I spotted a woman standing along the road next to her car with the trunk open.” When my dad stopped to see if the woman needed help,…

The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch became a reality in 2019 and is the flagship project of the Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation. Operated by Jim and Karen Curtis, The Lodge is in northern New York state, and is a place where a family can reconnect with each other through nature and all the beautiful nature-inspired blessings that living in the foothills of the Adirondacks provides each day of the year. They financially assist local families who are faced with a pediatric cancer diagnosis, and we partner with other like-minded organizations, plus schools and hospitals to learn of those in…

Hunting is a long standing tradition that has been practiced by humans for thousands of years. While it was once a necessity for survival, hunting is now enjoyed as a recreational activity by many people around the world. If you are someone who has always been intrigued by the idea of hunting, but you’re not sure where to start, this guide is for you. In this, we will provide a comprehensive overview of hunting, covering topics listed below, plus links to stories that will inspire and further educate you on the subject of becoming a better hunter.  Plus, we will…

The Trail Cam upgrade we have been waiting for The new SPYPOINT Flex-S integrates the power of the sun with an included solar panel charging an internal lithium battery. This feature diminishes the need to make trips to check cards or replace batteries, making your scouting experience less impactful on your hunting area. Fewer trips means less disturbance, less human scent and more crisp, clear images, creating optimal conditions for the best hunting season possible. The FLEX-S has an internal lithium battery, but also allows for AA backups, or the addition of the SPYPOINT LIT-22 battery backup pack. When the…

RAVIN 1200 LASER RANGEFINDER Complete your performance gear package with the Ravin 1200 Laser Rangefinder, instantly letting you read the distance to your target with pin- point accuracy. The Ravin Rangefinder reads distances up to 1,200 yards and adjusts for angles, increasing your chance for a successful shot. It is equipped with a backlit LCD display for easy reading in varied conditions, angle range compensation, plus a scan fea- ture so you can track moving targets. Product Features: Assesses distances up to 1,200 yards Adjust for inclines with built in angle range compensation Backlit LCD display so you can see…

Veil Camo announces the integra- tion of their Wideland Camo pattern on the new Buck Bourbon® Rack House™ 300+ One Way Mesh hunting blind. Veil Camo’s Wideland pattern is built to keep you hidden in everything from wide open spaces to deep timber and is easily one of the most versatile patterns in the Veil Camo arsenal. It moves with you in and out of the tree line because of its unique and powerful combination of human-out- line-breaking shapes and textures. This combination ensures you aren’t identified as a threat while dissolving you into your surroundings. This was achieved by…

Mirage 2.0 is a simple-to-use camera with exceptional image recording, a long capture range, and an aggres- sive performance-to-cost ratio that al- lows for multi-camera setups without draining your hunting budget. The Mirage 2.0 is a 30-megapixel camera that delivers brilliant 16:9 ratio stills and 15-second 720p HD video clips to provide the imaging you need to observe, inventory, and target the alpha bucks in your hunting area. The Mirage 2.0’s half-second trigger speed combined with 42 nearly invisible infrared LEDs and a long 90-foot illumination/detection range guarantees a camera that is both discrete and can get the shot in…

ThermaSeat’s Two Man Treestand Replacement Seat now features a folded design to make carrying and installing even easier. Available in two different thick- nesses, these stealthy seats feature Silentouch fabric finished in Mossy Oak or Realtree camo. They’re con- structed of Softek closed-cell foam to repel water and provide freeze-proof protection in any conditions. The ThermaSeat Two Man Tree Stand Replacement Seat features quick-release straps for a secure fit and is compatible with most two-man ladder stands and lock-ons. FEATURES: Direct treestand replacement seat fits most 2-person ladder stands and lock ons 2 x 48” quick release straps to se-…

The SpeedFire Magnum 1250 truly earns its magnum designation by having the power to launch .177 cal- iber lead pellets at 1250 FPS and .22 pellets at 1000 FPS from its 14-inch precision rifled steel barrel, yielding approximately 24 and 28 FPE, respec- tively. If using lead-free pellets, the SpeedFire Magnum 1250 will throw .177 calibers down range at an as- tonishing 1340 FPS and .22 calibers at 1250 FPS. This air rifle sets a new level for others to try and follow. The SpeedFire line gets its name from the increased rate of fire not seen with regular break…