Latvian Legacy Energizes Wisconsin Deer Camp Lead

Latvian Legacy Energizes a Wisconsin Deer Camp

Immigrants who escaped socialism after World War II founded a deer camp in west-central Wisconsin that endures today through shared Latvian bloodlines. Today, Latvian remains the camp’s primary language, but English litters half the conversations. Most conversations concern deer and deer hunting, same as they always have in Wisconsin.

Deer Hunting: Were the Good Old Days Really That Good?

Was Grandpa’s deer-hunting era better than what we have today? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

How to Skin and Quarter a Deer

Processing your own deer is easy and fun. It saves the cost of having it commercially processed, the quality of the resulting meat is outstanding and you don’t need any fancy tools or a butcher shop.

6 Things You Didn't Know About Deer

Next time you run into a hunter who thinks he knows everything, see if you can stump him with these six whitetail facts. It'll feel good when you do.

Five Great Deer Rifles

The deer rifle remains the quintessential tool of the American deer hunter. Close your eyes and think about deer hunters and you’ll picture a figure cloaked in camo, with a bright orange hat and a rifle slung over his or her shoulder. Here are five rifles—a few classics, a few destined to be—that will serve their owners well when the time comes to take the venison from the field to the fridge.

Deer Gear for 2012 and Beyond

Whether you’re just getting ready to hit the woods or looking to change your luck, these deer hunting accessories might just do the trick this season.

Member's Hunt: Patience and Persistence

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Nicholas Culler of Frederick, Md.

Hunting the Rut: A 7-Day Guide

To get the most out of the rut: Spend your time where the does concentrate, hunt from the outside in and save the high-risk high-reward stands for the last two days.

Patterning a Buck? No Problem.

Trail cameras and other innovations have made patterning a buck easier than ever.

You Shot a Deer: Now What?

Okay, you shot a deer. Now what should you do? What if there's a problem? Bill Winke has the answer.

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