Deer & Deer Hunting is written and edited for serious, year-round hunting enthusiasts, focusing on hunting techniques, deer biology and behavior, deer management, habitat requirements, the natural history of deer and hunting ethics
You’re at the right place if you’re a deer-gear fanatic. This Equipment Annual was the first of its kind when we launched it in 1991, and we’re proud to carry on that tradition. Making this 26th annual publication even better is the fact that we also launched its digital twin earlier this year on our new site: www.DeerHunter.TV. In conjunction with Sportsrocket, a leading provider of custom media solutions to the sports industry, our DeerHunter.TV video platform is a robust, multi-platform digital TV channel offering free-to-watch online deer hunting and outdoors video content. DeerHunter.TV is available now on desktop, mobile devices and social media destinations. A Roku channel also launched a few weeks ago. The video site not only offers tons of free deer hunting videos, it is a one-stop…
LAND of WHITETAIL On Pursuit Channel Land of Whitetail is one of Deer & Deer Hunting’s group of premier hunting TV shows. It’s a show for the serious deer and habitat manager, packed full of advice and information about how to make your land into the best it can be for deer hunting. From just a few acres to large spacious properties, Land of Whitetail covers everything you need to know to turn it into your own piece of whitetail heaven. There will also be plenty of exciting whitetail hunts and expert advice from some of the best deer hunters in the world. Be sure to watch Pursuit Channel’s D&DH Saturday Night Deer Camp for new episodes of Land of Whitetail, Destination Whitetail and Deer &…
A host of new crossbows have hit the retail outlets this year, most promoted as better in some ways than their predecessors or anything formerly available, and there’s plenty of proof to support that. Whether radically different in design or built on familiar platforms, these newcomers offer a smoother, in many cases faster and more efficient, shooting experience and are sure eye-pleasers. One thing is sure: The Class of 2017 has a lot of offer crossbow enthusiasts. BARNETT/ReVengence and Vicious www.BarnettCrossbows.com In 2016, Barnett introduced the Vengence, a reverse-draw crossbow that has proven to be one of the company’s best sellers. This year it is the 155-pound draw BC ReVengence. Built on a composite 20 percent glass-filled stock and equipped with a new forged magnesium riser, large oversized cams and…
Browning OneSevenOne Browning’s newest bow in the Zero-Seven series is the OneSevenOne, the fastest model yet in the line. The OneSevenOne hits speeds up to 390 fps and has a smooth launching system thanks to the 3-pound pre-set Frictionless Release Technology trigger. You’ll get consistent draws and nocking with the flight track hook groove found on both sides of the OneSevenOne. There are numerous other features, as well, which is what you’d expect in a flagship bow. MSRP: $799. Info: www. BrowningCrossbows.com CenterPoint Whisper 405 Crosman pulled out all the stops to create a quiet crossbow in its new CenterPoint Gladiator Whisper 405. The bow has dual string stops along with multiple dampeners and silencers to reduce vibration and sound. The Whisper 405 has an adjustable stock, finger grip trigger…
The annual glut of new bowhunting gear sometimes makes me feel old. Things used to be simpler, of course, but then in the “good old days” we also missed more game than we hit, so I seldom complain about progress — notwithstanding the hugely inflated price of admission to hunting properties and difficulty in securing prime tags. You’ll hear some old-timers grumbling about new technology making things too easy, but I’m not one of them. I welcome the precision and extended ranges afforded in an age when every bowhunt has become more precious. Speaking as an old-timer — nowhere are these advancements more emphatic than in the sights and arrows we enjoy today. Put simply: Modern arrows are better in every way possible, and the latest sights are more precise…
Mathews Halon 32 Mathews expanded its blockbuster line with the Halon 32, with an enhanced string draw angle for better stability. Thanks to the Crosscentric cam design, the Halon 32 produces arrow speeds up to 350 fps with pinpoint accuracy. Also new this year is the 30-inch axle-to-axle Avail — designed for women archers — weighing less than 4 pounds. It’s perfect for stands and blinds. Also new is the Stoke youth bow, which features the Crosscentric cam and AVS system from the Halon series, but has a smaller footprint at 27 inches axle-to-axle. It hits speeds up to 314 fps. MSRP: $999 and up. Info: www.MathewsInc.com PSE Evolve 31 Amid its new offerings this year, PSE Archery’s Evolve features a new cam system with 80- to 90-percent let-off and…
