Please Sign In

Please enter a valid username and password
  • Log in with Facebook
» Not a member? Take a moment to register
» Forgot Username or Password

Syndicate

Syndicate content
Google Reader or Homepage
Add to My Yahoo!

Big Buck Zone Recent Posts

Categories

Recent Comments

Archives

Big Buck Zone
in your Inbox

Enter your email address to get our new post everyday.

When Your Job is to Hunt

August 7, 2012

I’m an avid hunter. It’s all I think about 365 days a year. Where to place stands, what food plots to plant, where to hunt, when to take vacation – hunting is my life.Realtree’s David Blanton (pictured) has been living the dream for as long as I can remember. As executive producer and host of the company’s T.V. show Realtree Outdoors, as well as producer of the infamous Monster Bucks series, Blanton’s job is to hunt and think hunting all year long.Blanton was recently interviewed on NewsOK.com and shed some light on what really goes on behind the scenes. While he admits he has “an incredibly phenomenal job” it doesn’t come without a cost. Blanton said during the first few years, his job became the most important thing in his life – more important than his family.

1 | Read the full entry
Deer of the Year Contest

Enter a photo of yourself with your 2012/2013 deer and you could win great gear and be featured on the cover of our August 2013 issue! We’ll use the information you give us to generate the charts to the right.

intro
1. Find Your Photo
1. Find Your Photo
Images are not saved until the form is submitted.

Allowed extensions: jpg jpeg png gif
2. Describe Your Photo
Categorize Your Photo
4. Additional Information
5. Finish Uploading Your Photo
  • Attach existing images with the Teaser Image and Other Images fields. Once attached they can be invoked using the [DME] button. You specify alignment and the index of the image you want.
  • To invoke related content block, which can float to the left or right, use the [DME] button.
  • Allowed HTML tags: <a> <em> <strong> <cite> <code> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <p>
  • Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
(zip code)
:
:
Select windspeed
Keep Private
Location

Click the map to place markers. Once placed, you can drag markers around to change their location, you may also click to edit or remove them.

SPONSORED BY:
YamahaCabelasWeaver
+ See All
  • big_deer.jpg
  • Dad_Buck_2.jpg
  • 2012-12-02_10-51-30_933.jpg
  • Daulton_9pt.jpg
  • ohiogiant10.jpg
  • IMG_4970.JPG
  • 2012-11-21_14-35-29_432.jpg
Harvest Stats
When, where and how BBZ fans took their deer in the 2012–2013 season.
Technique

Technique

97
Tree Stand
21
Ground Blind
15
Still Hunt
31
Spot and Stalk
0
Track
4
Drive/​Push

Recent News

  • May 24, 2012

    Rage Outdoors Introduces The Rage Cage Quiver-2

    by

    Rage broadheads have always been highly talked about in the archery community. However, there’s always been one problem that I think we all can agree on: It’s been hard to find a quiver that worked well with Rage’s mechanical broadheads.

    Rage Outdoors saw this problem and developed a patent-pending quiver designed specifically to hold five arrows with Rage or other mechanical broadheads. It’s aptly called the Rage Cage.

    Constructed from advanced polymers and extruded aluminum, the Rage Cage is a compact, low profile quiver that weighs in at a mere eight ounces. The ingenious SnapTrap tension-adjustable snap-on design allows the quiver to be securely mounted or removed from your bow with a simple twist. A pair of rubber vibration-dampening posts reduces shock by isolating the quiver from the bow.

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • July 26, 2011

    Save Some Whitetail Fawns and Learn to Hunt Coyotes in the Summer-19

    by

    In recent years, there have been several studies conducted by wildlife biologists over fawn mortality rates caused by natural predation. Many experts believe that whitetail fawns account for nearly 80 percent of a coyote’s diet during the late spring and summer months in some areas. This video clearly shows just how aggressive these four-legged predators can be toward vulnerable fawns.

    Luckily, a curious bystander was able to spook the hungry predators and temporarily save the young deer from becoming a coyote sandwich. In most cases, a fawn facing this dark predicament would have never survived such an encounter. This is exactly why hardcore whitetail hunters should take an active role and save some fawns inside of their favorite hunting areas right now. The summer months can be the perfect time to declare an all out war on these canine predators (in states where it's legal to hunt coyotes year-round, of course).  Here’s how to do it:

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • March 31, 2010

    The Price Is Wrong-19

    by

    For years, game show host Bob Barker concluded each episode of “The Price Is Right” by advocating the spaying and neutering of pets. He has always been outspoken about his personal views relating to animal rights and their protection. In fact, it was reported that Barker once demanded a zoo in North Carolina shut down a bear exhibit and he even funded an anti-whaling ship to police the open sea. As a hunter, hearing these stories about Barker’s causes and personal crusades never really caught my attention or surprised me for that matter. Basically, I’ve learned that many of the folks and so-called “celebrities” hanging out in Hollywood are just a different breed. I guess it must be difficult to keep a firm grip on reality in the land of make believe with all of the bright lights and glamorous stars. This has to be true, because why in the world would Barker donate $2.5 million to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or (PETA) for the renovation of their new office building?

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • March 25, 2010

    The Real Spring Break-5

    by

    Thank God it’s spring. You and I are not the only creatures on the earth grateful the Spring Equinox arrived over the weekend. Take a look at these photos from my friend Cody Warne. Warne owns Warne Ranches a hunting operation in central South Dakota. If you’ve read this blog before you probably recall the name and it’s because his property is a wildlife Disney World. As you can see from the photos he focuses on pheasants (lots of them). He’s also a big buck guru and constantly oversees the deer on his land to ensure they reach maturity.

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • March 13, 2010

    Better Shed Than Dead-8

    by

    The snow is melting in the North Country and except for the elk; most of the mature deer have dropped their antlers at my latitude. I've been scouring some of the land near my house and picking up a few sheds with several trips ahead of me to visit my fall haunts for a glimpse of what might be available in the future.

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • March 5, 2010

    World's Coolest Buck Mount?-9

    by

    Are you like me? I’m always on the lookout for something a bit different in the taxidermy arena. I’m actually pretty conservative in the number of mounts in my home, but every few years I’m lucky enough to land a buck I feel deserves a location on my wall. My current craving is for pedestal wall mounts and companies like McKenzie Taxidermy Supply are doing a great job of providing new angles, twists and character throughout the lineup of their forms. Looking through their catalog or website is like kid wandering around a Toys R Us store. Something exciting is around every corner.

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • March 1, 2010

    The Buck That Came Back To Life-14

    by

    Did you ever have that feeling that it just wasn’t meant to be? Chris Zwart from south-central South Dakota had that feeling during the 2009 deer season. His story from this fall is one of the most incredible stories anyone's ever shared with me.

    [ Read Full Post ]
  • February 23, 2010

    Scout Next Year's Buck NOW!-12

    by

     

    Most of us are beginning to wonder if this relentless winter is ever going to come to an end. Many parts of the country have been routinely blanketed with deep snows and icy temperatures. However, right now is the perfect time for diehard deer hunters and whitetail addicts to hit the woods for some late-season scouting.

    [ Read Full Post ]

  • February 4, 2010

    Coyote Contest Time-14

    by

     

    President's Weekend is fast approaching and with it, two of the biggest coyote-hunting contests in the Northeast.

    The 2010 Mosquito Creek Sportsmen's Association Coyote Hunt is slated for Feb. 19 to 21. A registration fee of $10 is required, but $8 of each fee is paid out to successful hunters. Joushua Simcisko claimed a check of $7,600 in last year's contest with his 50.95 pound dog. There were 3,800 registered coyote hunters last year. Thursday, February 18 is the last day to register. For more information, call 814-263-4510 or 814-263-4991.

    [ Read Full Post ]

Page 1 of 71234567next ›last »
bmxbiz