The great outdoors is not exclusively a man’s world. Mandy Uhrich is living proof that women can also shine and take an important role in hunting. As a biologist, tournament angler, TV and radio personality, seminar speaker, and outdoor educator, Mandy has been paying her knowledge and experience forward by empowering women and children in this male-dominated field. She shares where she is coming from through her outdoors background as well as the many…
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease that has been affecting wildlife species, particularly the deer family. As this disease continues to spread, it should undoubtedly be a cause of concern for all stakeholders and hunters alike. Josh Honeycutt, Associate Editor and Deer Hunting Editor for Realtree.com, sheds light into this issue as he shares his knowledge about the disease. A writer himself who has written a great deal on this topic, Josh…
As hunters grow old, we need more of the younger generation to step up and continue. John and Keagan Zelko of the family-oriented TV show, Hardcore Generation TV, are on a mission to encourage more young people to discover deer hunting. They share about the reasons and the philosophy on why they hunt and how they talk about their experiences to others. Touching as well on the impact of social media, they give their insights…
Mark D’Ambrosio, long-range shooting instructor at Branded Rock Canyon and former sniper in the Marine corps, provides his extensive LRS resume to help us understand what it really means when it comes to hunting. Mark shares his own journey and experiences coming into the hunting world, imparting lessons and advice that can make your next hunting successful. In particular, he speaks about the various requirements to be an effective LRS – from your gun…
The Hunting Beast is made up of quite possibly the most hardcore deer hunters across the country. Most people that are a part of the forum have a common goal, and that is to harvest mature bucks. There are all different types of threads ranging from debating theories on the moon to just talking about what kind of deer makes a person happy and it even includes big buck contests every year which can…
One of the aims of a broadhead is to kill as quickly as possible. A big time, hardcore hunt calls for a high-quality broadhead, and Iron Will Outfitters knows exactly what you need. They are known for making high-quality broadheads for bow hunters who love the chase. Their passion for becoming better hunters drove them to engineer the ideal broadhead – a premium broadhead as reliable as science allows. Bill Vanderheyden, Co-Founder and Lean…
It’s inevitable to lose one’s passion in time probably due to a sudden transition or loss of interest. However, you can always redeem your fervor and start all over again. For hunters who got diverted or lost their way, Deer Hunting Institute got you covered. We are aimed to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters throughout the country offering courses for every single level of hunters – whether you’re a beginner, an adult-onset hunter, or simply…
Listen to the podcast here: Welcome to another edition of Whitetail Rendezvous. This is your host, Bruce Hutcheon, and I’m heading out to Southern California, Orange, California area, and I’m going to speak with Spencer Kirksey. Now Spencer is an AD, teacher, coach, and he builds character in young men and young women. So, Spencer, I’m so excited to talk to a hunter from Southern California. Bruce, you’re my man. Thank you for having me,…
A true story of a whitetail buck I hunted for many years with an amazing story to tell. My name is Joseph Byler. I have been an archer since I was young, thanks to the love of hunting my dad instilled in me while growing up. We have an Amish background, and the majority of my family still remains Amish today. As you might imagine, our love of the outdoors is in our blood…