John VanDerLaan 
by John@deerhuntingguide.net (Moving to a Red State) A Ted Nugent interview about deer hunting. Ted Nugent, rockstar and avid bow hunter from Michigan , was being interviewed by a liberal journalist, and animal rights activist. The discussion came around to deer hunting. The journalist asked, “What do you think is the last thought in the … Read more
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when I began this Celestron Nature DX Binoculars Review, but after using them and putting them through the rigors of daily hunting, I am impressed! Here’s what I found… Read more
My first pair of binoculars that I ever owned was a pair of Bushnells back in 1983, so I have had a soft spot for Bushnell optics, which is why I was thrilled to get the assignment for this Bushnell Powerview Binoculars Review… Read more
In this in-depth review of the Nikon Aculon A211, we will take a look at these cost effective optics and determine if they are right for you. I tested these binoculars under all kind of conditions to determine if they are any good for hunting. Here’s what we found… Read more
In this review of the Nikon Monarch M5 binoculars I will share with you my findings as I put these optics through a multitude of tests in different hunting situations to see how they stand up to their competitors. I tested both, the 8X42 and 10X42 models. Here’s what I found… Read more
In this review of the Vortex Diamondback HD Binoculars we are going to show you why this little brother of the Vortex Viper may or may not be the a good choice for you. Just one look at Diamondback HD will tell you that this is a serious pair of binoculars for serious outdoorsmen, but it is not without drawbacks… Read more
I have been testing and reviewing binoculars for DeerHuntingGuide.net for more than 8 years and when I first got to test the M7 from Nikon, I knew I had something special. I used these binoculars for more than 50 hunts for whitetail deer. Here’s what I found… Read more
For this review of the Vortex Viper HD Binoculars we will take an in-depth look at these high quality optics to help you discover why the Vortex Viper HD has all the binocular experts raving about their quality. I tested the Vipers over a full year of hunting. Here’s what I found… Read more
I used and tested the Legend Ultra binos throughout the hunting season and compared their optical performance against a number of other binoculars. I compared them in low light conditions and bright sunlight, cold conditions and warm conditions. Here’s what I found… Read more
I came across this video of Brian Holloway talking about how blessed we are in this country to be able to deer hunt. Watch the video and let me know what you think. Brian Holloway is a Pastor and a proud American and he puts it all in perspective in this short, but inspiring video.
Let’s face it, as deer hunters we are a competitive bunch and we all have those buddies that are consistently successful in finding shed antlers. Today I am going to share the best shed hunting tips so that you can learn how to find deer antlers like a pro!… Read more
In today’s post we are going to address a question that we are asked on a regular basis by our readers. How do you make a mock scrape? We will also address some of the reasons that you should make mock scrapes, as well as what makes them successful in drawing in mature bucks… Read more
All that hard work putting in a food plot is starting to pay off! As I wrote about in Spring Food Plots for Deer, I use Imperial Whitetail Clover and Eagle Seed Soybeans for my plots. The clover in this plot is 2 years old and it is looking great! While the deer really like the clover, they are absolutely hammering the soybeans!… Read more
Wondering how the Buck 110 Folding Hunter stands up today? This Buck 110 review dives into its build, usability, and how it stacks against modern knives. I used this knife for years to field dress and skin deer and elk. Here is what I found through real world use and testing… Read more
I have been practicing deer hunting scent control for more than 30 years and a lot has changed in that time. I will never forget my first attempt at scent control back in the early 80s. I was just a teenager and I had washed all of my deer hunting clothes… Read more
While early spring is a good time to begin preparing the site for your food plot, you may want to wait a bit before actually seeding, depending on your area of the country. Here is how we do spring food plots… Read more
The Havalon Piranta is part of a new, popular family of high quality hunting knives that have a replaceable, razor sharp blade. I put the Piranta to the test and used it to field dress and skin an old whitetail buck that dressed out over 200 pounds. Here’s what I found… Read more
The Outdoor Edge Razor Pro is part of a family of high quality hunting knives that have a replaceable, razor sharp blade. With the Outdoor Edge knives, you will never have to deal with a dull blade again! After using this knife for more than 8 years, here’s what I found… Read more
I just returned from a successful deer hunting trip and wanted to fill you in with an Ohio deer hunting report! The first week that I was there, the weather was terrible. I’m talking highs near 80 in the first week of November… Read more
Our collection of Deer Hunting Jokes! There’s nothing better than deer hunting humor to bring a smile to your deer hunter’s face! LOL!!! Feel free to share each of these deer hunting jokes on facebook, twitter and wherever else you would like!… Read more
How can you determine the best deer hunting times so that you can make the most of the deer movement today? We all know that, with the exception of the rut, deer are most active at dawn and dusk, but there are instances when we see deer activity… Read more
A buck named Scar. Sometimes it takes an obsession, and aggressive, risky tactics to put a big old buck on the ground. Check out this buck named Scar!
I just returned from my Ohio deer hunting lease. I have 93 acres in Miegs County. It is an awesome piece of ground with a couple of funnels that are sure to produce during the rut. I was out there for a few days to hang treestands and cut shooting lanes… Read more
There is nothing like looking at pictures of trophy bucks to get your adrenalin flowing! These trail cam photos have been submitted by our readers as well as by our pro staff. Are you working a good buck? Send us your pics… Read more
More and more bow hunters are discovering that urban deer hunting can pay big dividends. Nowhere is this more evident than in my home state of Connecticut, particularly Fairfield County. We have very affluent communities continuously growing and… Read more
Welcome to our Deer Hunting Stories Page!This is the ultimate ccollection of deer hunting stories on the internet. These are real deer hunting stories, written by real hunters and submitted to Deer Hunting Guide. This is where we can all share our deer hunting stories. How about that big buck you saw…But couldn’t get a shot…Or maybe … Read more
Here you will find deer hunting video clips that we have filmed throughout the season. It starts with a deer we called Droopy as he walked right underneath our tree stand and then you will find video clips of us harvesting deer during the season, including one video clip where we kill two deer in one day out of the same stand… Read more
Curious about the best deer feeding times for successful hunting? Deer feed mainly at dawn, dusk, and at night. This article explores these feeding times and the factors influencing them to help you plan your next hunt… Read more
Ohio continues to top the list of trophy whitetail destinations due in large part to an excellent deer management program. Ohio’s deer management program is designed to control the state’s deer herd by harvesting does, while maintaining a very conservative buck harvest… Read more
Deer hunting in Connecticut continues to shine as an extremely long archery season with very liberal bag limits, and a peak rut gun season makes the nutmeg state a great place to bag a trophy buck. The general trophy hunting hotspots are the northeastern and northwestern parts of the state. However… Read more
Written By John VanDerLaan Updated March 04, 2024We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Alaska deer hunting is limited to the pursuit of the sitka blacktail deer in the coastal regions of the state. The Sitka black-tailed deer is smaller, stockier, and has a shorter face … Read more
Written By John VanDerLaan Updated September 04, 2024We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Alabama continues to top the list of hunter friendly destinations. With a deer herd topping an estimated 1.75 million animals and one of the most liberal seasons in the country, is it … Read more
by John VanDerLaan (Connecticut) Hunters helping the hungry in Connecticut through Hunt To Feed! Deer hunting in Connecticut is better than ever and despite news reports to the contrary, you can in fact, donate the deer that you harvest in Connecticut to local food banks! The deer management consultants at Whitetail Solutions have started a … Read more
We have just recently retrieved some great trail cam pics from our Ohio deer hunting lease and we have also included trail cam pics sent to us from our readers in Ohio. Check it out… Read more