First Light: Deer Rank No. 1 with Hunters
Whitetail deer are the most commonly hunted animal in the country. But just how big of a hunting staple the species has become may surprise you.
QDMA and Powderhook Release 2016 Edition of Deer Tracker App
The Quality Deer Management Association and Powderhook have announced the release of the 2016 update to their "Deer Tracker" app, a free program that allows hunters to monitor deer activity and harvests in their surrounding region and throughout the country. New interactive features allow users to estimate the age and score of bucks in posted photos as well as locate nearby public hunting land.
Whitetail Management is Undergoing a Monumental Shift
A fundamental change to deer management is coming. Changes that can and will affect your deer season. Let Field Editor Frank Miniter explain.
Why the Whitetail Population Has Fallen
Deer populations are local affairs, but there have been some surprising regional trends hunters should be aware of.
Can Whitetails Jump High-Fences?
Arguments for or against game ranches aside, the BullShooters want to know: Can a whitetail really jump a high fence?
QDMA Summit Launches National Deer Alliance
Where would hunting be without whitetail deer? Hunting in North America has never depended so much on one species to sustain its heritage, participation levels, and the archery and firearm industries.
QDMA Hunter's Dream Sweepstakes Now Open
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) has launched its Hunter's Dream Sweepstakes, which will allow 30 winners to choose from over $300,000 in prizes—including 52 firearms and 26 "dream hunts."
5 Mature Buck Myths Debunked
According to deer biologists, there are many misconceptions associated with mature buck behavior. We talked to a wildlife biologist with the QDMA to help bust five of these commonly-held myths.
QDMA Offers Student Scholarships to Attend Deer Steward Courses
The Quality Deer Management Association will award deserving students with scholarships to attend a Deer Steward course in 2014.
Should You Shoot Spikes?
Do spike bucks have inferior genetics? Will culling them improve the quality of your deer population? Should you shoot spikes? The buck stops here.
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