Innholdsfortegnelse for Equipment Annual 2025 i Deer & Deer Hunting

MODERN HUNTING OPTIONS The hunting community faces myriad challenges these days, but opportunity isn’t one of them. Never in our history have we been afforded such chances for going afield with decent odds of success. I decided long ago during my journey here at D&DH to embrace the various forms and seasons of whitetail hunting across North America. Each state has its own wrinkle and reason for splitting deer season into mini seasons, and those include recurve and compound bows, crossbows, handguns, shotguns, muzzleloaders, centerfire rifles and even spears in some cases. By becoming an equal-opportunity hunter, I’ve not only been provided insight on why certain tools are used and embraced by others, I’ve also been able to extend my hunting across the entire deer season, sometimes as early as…

ANTLER KING GAME CHANGER CLOVER Antler King Game Changer Clover is named so because it guarantees high payoff in an easy to establish way. This minimum or no till perennial food plot mix is tolerant to most soils – acidic, sandy, you name it. Made from 4 varieties of clover and a variety of brassica, Game Changer clover can grow up to 2 feet tall and provide 20-30% protein in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Plant in the Spring or Fall and a first-year planting will offer Winter food, providing a high-quality late season food source. This mix is ideal for tougher to plant areas in both the North and South such as logging roads, power lines, shady areas and other hard to get to places. A 2.5-pound bag plants…

ALPS OUTDOORZ THE REFUGE DUFFLE The Refuge Duffel from Alps Outdoorz is made with tough and durable PVC material that withstands the elements and the stress on storage bags during long hunting trips. Each Refuge is U-shaped, with a full-access main compartment zipper, removable shoulder straps and grab handles at each end, and uses heavy-duty zippers made for longevity. Well-designed, oversized end pockets with collapsible interiors can store larger items like boots, shoes and other gear, while three different sizes (40, 75 and 110 liters) ensure the right duffel for every trip, from a weekend gateway to a multiweek hunting adventure. Each duffel is available in olive green and tan colors and is designed with Alps Outdoorz’ stellar reputation for producing quality camping and hunting gear that won’t break the…

BROWNING TRAIL CAMERAS DEFENDER PRO SCOUT MAX HD AI The Defender Pro Scout Max HD AI from Browning has built-in AI software through the Strike Force Wireless app and ALL HD ALL THE TIME high-definition image uploads to ensure proper species identification and flawless visuals from the field to your screen. The Stike Force Wireless app provides ultimate user control for scheduling uploads, managing settings and receiving instant notifications via text or email to stay connected to the action in the woods. Invisible, 100-foot infrared night illumination with adjustable flash settings, 46-MP image resolution and 1080p HD video quality provide exceptional clarity, while 0.25-trigger speed and 0.35-second recovery time ensure every detail is captured. An ultraty. The camera runs off just eight AA batteries and features an external, 12-volt power jack…

BENELLI LUPO CHARRED TIMBER Benelli expands its groundbreaking Lupo bolt-action series with the new Lupo Charred Timber edition. More than just a new color configuration, the Charred Timber offers enhanced function and versatility in Benelli’s premium, sub-MOA hunting series. All metalwork is coated in Labrador Grey Benelli Surface Treatment, or BE.S.T., an exclusive, impenetrable coating that protects surfaces better than anything else on the market. Blending with the BE.S.T. metal finish is Benelli’s Charred Timber color scheme on the buttstock and forend. Available in five of the most popular chamberings, a one-piece Picatinny rail offers diverse scope mounting options, while a multi-port muzzle brake tames recoil for faster target reacquisition. All rifles come standard with a three-lug, one-piece bolt with a short 60-degree throw, adjustable trigger, Progressive Comfort recoil management, length-of-pull…

As an avid muzzleloader hunter for decades, I’ve been through plenty of trials and tribulations in search of consistent results from a variety of front-stuffer rifles. It is often the little things that make a huge difference. Modern muzzleloaders can produce accurate results that hunters and shooters expect from a centerfire rifle. If your inline isn’t shooting cloverleaves with a series of bullets, try tweaking a few things and see if the groups don’t tighten up. GET IN THE GROOVE Rifling, or grooves, carved into barrels help to spin and stabilize bullets and allow for greater accuracy and range. The Kentucky long rifle was one of the first readily available muzzleloaders with a rifled barrel. Before the long rifle, smoothbores were used with a round ball. Accuracy was poor, but…

CARBON EXPRESS PREDATOR AIR It’s no secret what bowhunters want in an arrow. They want it to be tough, reliable and fly straight as – well, you get it – an arrow! Enter the Predator Air from Carbon Express, a durable and lightweight single-spine shaft that is constructed of 100% carbon. Carbon Express boasts that the Predator Air is the most accurate fully carbon arrow on the market in its category, mainly because it is made with shaft straightness of an amazing +/-.0025 inch! Just one short trip to the practice range and you’ll quickly learn that the Predator Air flies straight, offers amazing forgiveness and cuts through drag like a B-21 Raider stealth bomber used by the U.S. Air Force. It’s available in a six-pack of fletched shafts with…

BADLANDS RISE PRO Badlands releases its tried-and-true Rise Pro apparel in a new Approach GT (Ground and Timber) camouflage pattern, a darker, vertical pattern that mimics tree bark and is ideal for early bow season, when tree canopies still shade the ground. The Rise Pro collection has a core centered around versatility, stealth and weather-resistance, making the apparel ideal for everything from 60-degree afternoons in early season to 30-degree mornings in late season. Thanks to its versatile layering system consisting of a hoodie, vest, jacket and pants, Rise Pro keeps hunters on-stand longer no matter what the weather does. Garments feature advanced construction that uses Wind Weave fabric and a Stretch Fit outer fleece layer. Engineered to block harsh winds, Wind Weave makes the clothing almost six times more wind-resistant than…

Decades ago, before the compound bowhunting explosion, one of the great debates in the hunting community focused on rifle cartridges for big game hunting. The two key personalities in the debate were Jack O’Connor and Elmer Keith. O’Conner was a big believer in small, fast cartridges, while Keith believed in slower, larger-diameter bullets. Later came Roy Weatherby and his Weatherby magnum rounds, which took the smaller, faster bullet theory to another level. and his Weatherby magnum rounds, which took the smaller, faster bullet theory to another level. There was no clear-cut winner in this debate. After all, if you place a bullet in the vitals of a big game animal it will get the job done regardless. But it’s one that I think of often when the topic of arrow…

BCY FIBERS 452XTRA BOWSTRING For compound shooters looking for an upgraded, high-abrasion resistant string: BCY’s 452Xtra. Made with the same patented construction as other BCY products, but with a new, more abrasion resistant Vectran. The 452Xtra provides less string fray and increased string lifespan. Using 67% Dyneema and 33% Vectran, this string is completely stable, with no creep. This is the latest development in bowstring material and is available in over 50 colors. Designed to be stable, quiet and reduce felt vibe, the 452Xtra is available in 1/8 lb., ¼ lb. Or 1 lb. Each spool has approximately 8,800 feet of material per pound. FOR PRICING, CONTACT: (860) 632 - 7115 | WWW.BCYFIBERS.COM ZEUS 100 GRAIN BROADHEADS For bowhunters looking for an innovative broadhead tip, Zeus Archery offers a new unmatched…

HOYT ALPHA AX-2 29 COMPOUND For bowhunters looking for a more compact rig that maintains quality and efficiency, consider the new Hoyt Alpha AX-2. This bow starts at 29 inches axle to axel and is equipped with the smooth HBX cam system. The HBX Gen 4 increases performance across the full draw length range and ¼ inch draw length adjustments. Available in draw lengths down to 23 inches and 14 different finishes, this bow is designed for all kinds of hunters. Using the brand-new Engineered Synergy, the In-Line System is now quieter, balanced, and more lightweight than ever before. Whether you hunt in tight tree-stands, in blinds, or are just looking for an all-around whitetail bow the Hoyt Alpha AX-2 might fit your needs. MSRP: STARTING AT $1,449 | WWW.HOYT.COM…

Our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, acting as our warriors in far-away places, keep us from suffering the horrors of war on our own soil. This country has great pride and respect for the service men and women who are tasked to do the dirty work that needs to be done to provide for our national security. These skills are not learned easily, but rather honed over long periods of repetition and training. The military branches invest months and years in a wide variety of training, but it is clear that some join the service with a head start on many of the most important skills. THE HUNTER-WARRIOR Skills needed to successfully hunt animals and those necessary for battle have always been similar. Even during the earliest times in human…

Turnips have long been recognized as excellent livestock feed. However, this forage was quickly adopted by deer managers about a decade ago as a preferred item when warm-season foods such as clover, chicory and alfalfa disappeared from the whitetail’s menu due to the changing seasons. Of course, deer have a mouth structure more suited for nipping browse than munching large tubers, yet the ever-adaptable whitetail makes due when humans offer this highly nutritious food source. In most Northern climates, whitetails are not fond of turnips during the warm growing months. However, after a few hard frosts, starch in the plant’s leaves converts to sugar, making turnip greens attractive to hungry deer. In some areas, it’s not uncommon to have 3 to 4 inches of snow on the ground by mid-November.…