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Whitetail deer Doorbell Funny Picture

2007-08-22T21:42:00.001-05:00

Whitetail deer Doorbell Funny Picture, originally uploaded by DeerBeards.

Whitetail Deer Hunters can be a wierd bunch, dressing up like a pumpkin and sitting in the woods at 6 above, but this guy takes the cake.

Deer Hunting Stories from Minnesota

2007-08-15T16:57:00.000-05:00

Everyone remembers their first time shooting a Buck. Please share your stories and pictures of your first Deer.

I shot my first Deer in November of 2004. We were hunting private land in Pine County, MN and it was freezing outside. Swede and I were stand hunting and after sitting for about 2 hours in 12 degree weather, I was frozen. I hadn't seen nor heard a thing except for the farmers donkey, when i heard that " Snap". I looked behind me and there was a nice 9pt just walking along, smelling the rut, without a care in the world.

I slowly turned, raised my 30.06 and fired.....CLICK! My rifle misfired, so i quickly rechambered my bolt action, raised my rifle and ClICK!...Another misfire. This happened 2 more times, before I had to completely reload my rifle. Surprising, the Deer didn't even noticed me. It continued to slowly walk, it's nose to the earth, completely oblivious to my frantic attempts to get my damn gun to fire.

So, now i have reloaded my rifle and sure enough, I cant see the deer anywhere. Looking through my scope, I final catch a glimspe of its tail through the woods. My first shot misses and yet the deer doesnt run. I reload and fire again....BANG and the Deer disappears.

At this point, I am crushed as I figured there was no way that I had hit the deer. I climb down from my stand and walk in the general direction of where I think the deer was standing. As I approach, I see it laying on the ground...No blood nothing...I had hit it in the spine and dropped it where it stood. The Deer never knew what hit it

Thousands of Free Video Games Released After Four Months of Development

2007-05-14T15:59:00.000-05:00

Nome, May. 14 -- 2500 Free Video Games held in beta for four months were released on Sunday and should be ready for action in time for Monday's return to work, Deerbeards.com announced, bringing cheers across a nation that had anguished over their impending workweek.

"I have a profound joy in announcing to you that all 2500+ Free Video Games have just been freed by our Developers," Spokesman Ole GreyBeard told the upper house of Parliament as gamers erupted in applause.

DeerBeards.com spokesman Chet Norris said the video games were expected to be released last Wednesday, but he game no details regarding the delays. The games, including Big Bucks Revenge 2, were handed over for release at 10.51 p.m. last evening, said Norris

PLAY TOP 100 GAMES

Dick Cheney Hunting Accident Video

2007-05-02T18:56:00.000-05:00

This is the only known copy of the infamous Dick Cheney shooting accident. It was caught on tape by a roaming ferret and mailed to our address. After much deliberation, Hunting News hasdecided to air this shocking video. As Journalists, it is our duty, no matter how tasteless the footage, to share the truth with our viewing audience

Hunting Evolution

2007-05-02T16:33:00.000-05:00

Outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the phrase "Hunting Beard", but much like telling camp stories of Sasquatch, no one knows when the tradition started. Through out history, hunters and mountain men have always grown and maintained flowing manes of facial hair. Fundamentally, the purpose of a hunting beard was to provide warmth and protection for the hunter. Today, a beard directly connects the hunter to their primal roots.

Hunting Beard Evolution

The evolutionary history of bearded hunting clans can be traced back for some 4 million years, as one of the oldest of all surviving mammal groups. Most paleontologists consider that these "clans" share a common ancestor with early primates and probably lived during the late Cretaceous together with the last dinosaurs. It was during this time that the oldest known Big Game Hunting Clans flourished in North America, but they were also widespread in Eurasia and Africa.

During the tropical conditions of the Paleocene and Eocene, things looked bleak for the Clans, as heat exhaustion and chaffing were major concerns. With the beginning of modern climates, marked by the formation of the first North American ice, many primates went extinct but the bearded clans survived and are known today as...THE DEERBEARDS

What is a DeerBeard?
"Deer Beards" are special for these are the beards grown by otherwise cleanly shaved men, solely for the hunting season. Unlike our bearded ancestors, modern day hunters spend far less time engaged in their favorite past-time. Scientists blame Mans transformation from "Hunter/Gatherer" to "Sitter/Sleeper" on a steady food supply, but some experts blame the invention of the "Drive Thru window", cable and the term "WIFE". Today, the typical hunter gathers only once a year to relive the glory of eons past.

Growing a Deer Beard affords these domesticated coach potatoes an opportunity to achieve the special bond that starvation and scurvy created in our forefathers. Shedding most modern conveniences, these hunters return to their original state of MEN! Men of the woods, men who eat jerky, cold chili and say things like "If it's Brown, It's Down" and "If growing a beards wrong, I don't want to be right."

A Deer Beard affords the common man an opportunity to connect to something special. It is the membership card into the Club of Men. It says "I take my coffee black, change my own oil and can drop a deer from 200 yards."

Happy Hunting,

Deer Hunting Essentials

2007-04-05T21:55:00.000-05:00

Deer Hunting

If hunters held a popularity contest for wild animals, the whitetail deer would win every time. Admired for its speed and jumping ability, a deer can run 40 miles per hour and leap over a fence 8 feet tall. Besides their beauty, Deer are also extremely challenging animals to hunt.

Deer move silently through the woods, constantly aware of the hunter’s presence and can disappear from sight in the blink of an eye. Deer are naturally camouflaged and their acute sense of smell is 1000 times more powerful than humans. Even the best hunter can leave the woods after 3 straight weeks, without firing a shot.

Hunting Gear

A few things every hunter needs are deer stand, weapon, waterproof boots, knife, tags, orange clothing, rope and a permit. There are two different types of deer stands, ladder stands, and climbers. Ladder stands are ladders with a platform on top of them chained to a tree. Climber stands are platforms with a seat that may be carried on your back and then placed usually about 4-8 feet off the ground on a tree.

Waterproof boots are not essential but they come in very handy, especially since deer do not always fall down where you shoot them and may run for a few miles into the woods. Knives are essential for skinning and field dressing deer. Tags and permits are required to hunt deer legally; they may be purchased from local sporting good stores or your state’s DNR website.

Rope is necessary for dragging your deer after the kill. Adult female white-tailed deer can weigh 145 pounds, males 170. The heaviest whitetail ever recorded in the United States was a 500-pound Minnesota buck.

Hunters and environmentalist alike will agree that deer hunting is an extremely valuable wildlife conservation tool that ensures the biological success of our natural resources, while supporting the nation’s economy.

38 Million Strong, the American Hunter pours $70 billion into the economy annually--with a whopping $179 billion in ripple effect. This makes the American Hunter among the most prominent and inflectional of all demographic groups.

The American Deer Hunter, Men and women from all walks of life, doing what they love, growing the economy, helping conservation and contributing to society.

Deer crashes through Chuck E Cheese

2007-03-27T00:26:00.000-05:00

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Customers at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant got more than they bargained for when a deer crashed through the restaurant. The deer jumped through the window at the pizza restaurant at Southern Hills Mall on Sunday.

No one was hurt, said Kris Walter, a mall spokeswoman.

She said a couple of guys jumped on top on the deer and held it down until officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources arrived.

The deer was injured but was able to be taken out of town and turned loose, Walter said.

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Information from: Sioux City Journal,
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com
Source: Sioux City Journal

Google search reveals forgotten past

2007-03-24T00:38:00.000-05:00

Search engines like Google help people communicate, access valuable information and browse through billions of web pages more rapidly and efficiently than ever before. Search engines are the perfect combination of research assistant and historian, as they make finding useful information a breeze, yet they archive data and never forget.

The power of the search has changed our world forever and until today I would have said that almost all of the changes have been for the better. I quickly learned that Power, even power contained by a cluster can be dangerous. Everything was just fine....

Until I Discovered This!!

This blazing Orange horror scorched my eyes as my mind begged me to say it wasn't so. I felt sick, much like a trapped rabbit with no where to run. How could it be that the original version of our web page was still alive? Why oh why oh why!!!

I understand maintaining a database of historically valuable documents or dot coms, but how can storing a site like this benefit anyone?

I understand our original desire to have a website, I just don't remember it looking quite like this. I also vaguely recall writing:

"Join Ole GreyBeard, The Big Swede and friends on their annual journey into the wilderness. Heroes to beards and the men who grow them, these warriors eat chili, search for deer and answer the call of duty, whenever duty calls. See, Smell and Taste the Adventure! "It's not a season, It's a way of Life!" -

but it was much funnier when originally created!

What will my friends on Twitter blurb about me now?

Top 10 reasons why Wives and Hunting dont Mix

2007-03-21T16:22:00.000-05:00

10 Do you have this in pink?
9) Does this make me look fat?
8) Do my nipples show?
7) I'm not touching THAT?
6) You shot Bambi!
5) But they're so Cute
4) We should call the Kids?
3) Do you have a Blanket?
2) I'm Cold
1) I have to Pee

I hope you enjoy this post as it will most likely be the last one I make as a Married Guy

Wyoming Elk Found With CWD

2007-03-20T19:20:00.000-05:00

Source: BigGameHunt.Net
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish

The Wyoming department of Game and fish announced a confirmed case of CWD in an Elk

A cow elk displaying symptoms of chronic wasting disease south of Encampment was confirmed to have been infected with the disease Feb. 28, according to tests conducted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Laboratory.

It was the first elk to test positive for CWD in hunt area 14, although several deer have tested positive in the area in past years.

The elk had been reported to the Game and Fish by concerned public with the classic CWD symptoms of being emaciated, profuse salivation and disorientation. The animal was collected and taken to the laboratory by Game Warden Matt Withroder Feb. 17.

"We're not surprised at the discovery because the disease had been detected in deer in the area and it is also found in Colorado hunt areas to the south," said Jeff Smith, wildlife supervisor for the Game and Fish's Laramie Region.

CWD is a fatal neurological disease that has been diagnosed in deer, elk and moose in 10 states and two Canadian provinces. Animals show no apparent signs of illness throughout much of the disease's course. In terminal stages of CWD, animals typically are emaciated and display abnormal behavior.

There is no confirmed link between CWD and any human illness.

For more information on CWD visit the Game and Fish Web site at http://gf.state.wy.us.

Killer Games - Free Hunting Video Games

2007-03-19T01:45:00.000-05:00

Everyone loves video games, especially when they're free. The DeerBeards have again listened to they faithful members and are proud to announce the addition of three new free Hunting Games.

The new games are Hunting with Peter, Big Bird Hunting and Bird Hunting. These games are fun and best of all...FREE

While your there, please check out the DeerBeards signature Game

Big Buck's Revenge, The Deer Strikes Back

The difference between the Big Buck's Revenge game series and your traditional deer hunting simulation is you play the roll of the Deer. The tables are turned in this sure to be favorite.

Big Buck's Revenge II is certain to be a favorite with wives, PETA and animal lovers everywhere. Practice safe hunting and take your best shots with the listed deer hunting games.

Minnesota Deer Hunting License bill on track in House

2007-03-18T02:51:00.000-05:00

ST. PAUL (AP) - Despite resistance from a powerful hunters' group, a bill that would tack an extra dollar cost onto deer hunting licenses remained on track Monday in the Minnesota House.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Committee approved the surcharge on a 10-5 vote. The money it would raise each year - almost $500,000 - would repay meat processors who turn donated deer into venison for food shelves.

R. Jane Brown, executive director of the Second Harvest Heartland food bank, said finding enough butchered venison is a continual challenge.

"Deer meat is highly desirable because it is abundant and nutritious and high in protein, which is in short supply among donated food products," Brown said in an e-mail to lawmakers....

Complete Story Click Here

Source: http://www.kstp.com

Deer Hunting help communities by easing Hunger

2007-03-18T02:31:00.000-05:00

Since 1991, Virginia deer hunters have donated in excess of 3 million pounds of venison to a nonprofit organization called Hunters for the Hungry.

More than 12 million servings of venison have reached our state's poor and hungry. In 2006 alone, Virginia hunters donated 356,054 pounds of meat to this organization; that equals 1,000 pounds of food a day for people who suffer the effects of poverty and disaster. We cannot think of a better way to help the community than to feed those who need it most.

The fees for hunting and fishing licenses are an important source of revenue for game preserves. These preserves enable deer and other animals to live in a natural habitat with no danger of the land's being developed.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries uses that money to maintain more than 1,000 miles of road and 200,000 acres of land in 36 management areas that are kept open and in good condition for public use.

They also work with the U.S. Forest Service to help manage 1.5 million acres of wildlife habitat in National Forest lands in Virginia. This would be impossible without the fees hunters and fishermen pay for licenses.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that about 1.5 million deer-automobile accidents occur each year in the U.S. Those accidents account for about 150 deaths and $1.1 billion in damages. Not only would these statistics grow astronomically if people were unable to hunt, but auto insurance bills would skyrocket, as well.

So please, before anyone runs off at the mouth about how hunters "enjoy killing" or "should leave the control of wildlife population to God," educate yourself on the subject.

Chris and Sarah Hart Stafford

Source: http://www.fredericksburg.com/flshome/

Hunters against Hunger supports the Field to Fork Program

2007-03-18T02:16:00.000-05:00

Hunters Against HungerHunters Against Hunger is a program dedicated to providing quality venison to food shelves in the state of Minnesota. It is designed to follow all of the rules and regulations set forth by Minnesota's Department of Agriculture (meat quality regulation) and Department of Natural Resources (big game hunting regulation).

Hunters Against Hunger is run by volunteers from Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and funded by participating chapters and the state office.

How and where can I donate?
A hunter can donate an entire deer or a portion of a deer. Click here for full details on donating.

MDA Approved Processors
Click here for a list of Minnesota Department of Agriculture approved processors

Participating Food Shelves
Find a local foodshelf. When contacting a local food shelf, be sure to ask if they accept and pick up donated venison from MDA approved processors.

DNR Field to Fork Brochure
Download the PDF: HAH-DNR_Field_to_Fork_Brochure.pdf

Got a taste for testicles You will have a Ball

2007-03-18T02:08:00.000-05:00

Rocky Mountain oysters

The Testicle Festival is held in spring because that's when calves are castrated. Steers render better meat than bulls. Castration also calms their tempers and prevents inbreeding once they're released to pasture.

Rocky Mountain oysters, as they're referred to elsewhere, are nothing to blush about. They are good eatin' for those with old-fashioned pallets and a sense of culinary efficiency.

Like sweetbreads and menudo, Rocky Mountain oysters are classic among ranchers with strong stomachs and a flare for masking dishes with heavy seasoning, bread crumbs and creative names.

Those who've tried them describe them as crunchy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside.

More on the Story CLICK HERE

Hunting Ethics are both Personal and Public

2007-03-18T01:35:00.000-05:00

Hunting ethics is a term which defines the true standards, conduct and moral judgement of a sportsman. Some say that people's hunting ethics are also a mirror image of the rest of their personal lives.

Ethics for the hunter can be broken down into personal and public ethics. The personal ethics of a sportsman deal with the way he treats his sport, the animals and other hunters. Though often distasteful, personal ethics do not usually entail illegal activity. On the other hand, public ethics deal with issues such as breaking game laws, trespassing on private property, poaching, etc.

Personal Ethics

Every ethical hunter should practice personal ethics as a way of showing respect for his fellow sportsmen and the animals. Instead of fighting over a particular hunting area, it is considered ethical to share the area or invite the other hunter to hunt it one day and then you hunt it the next day.

Personal disregard for another hunter's right to be in the woods should also be avoided, such as making noise to chase away game because someone beat you to your favorite spot, or putting on a drive where other hunters are stand hunting.

One of the most ethically irresponsible things a hunter can do is not follow up his shot. Always do everything possible to retrieve a wounded animal, including spending the entire day looking for it.

Public Ethics

Party hunting, shooting an animal for another hunter, poaching, or leaving a deer in the woods because it is "just" a doe or small buck are not only grossly unethical, but also illegal. If the sportsman is supposed to be in the deer woods to commune with nature and enjoy the animals we love so much, it is reasonable that an ethical hunter would not even consider some of the above mentioned ethical and legal violations.

Today, hunters are waging a battle against anti-hunters. We're also waging a more discouraging battle against adverse publicity from those few unethical sportsmen who's actions give the majority of ethical, law abiding hunters a black eye.

Ultimately, public opinion will decide whether hunting as we know it will continue. It is our duty to do everything possible to win this war. Sportsmanship

Americas Deadliest Big Game Animal

2007-03-18T00:59:00.000-05:00

If I were to ask you what you thought America's deadliest big game animal was, what would you say? This animal kills or injures more people every year than any other animal. Would you say the grizzly bear or maybe the mountain lion? You would probably be very surprised when I told you that the white-tailed deer not only causes more human deaths and injuries but also causes more damage and destruction than any other big game animal.

Over 120 people are killed in the United States each year in deer-related car crashes, and hundreds more are injured. This far surpasses the few deaths and injuries caused by mountain lions and grizzly bears.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, average cost of damage to each of the 300,000 vehicles involved in collisions with deer each year is over $600, totaling more than $180 million.

Deer cause enormous damage to farm crops and suburban landscaping as well. Biologists studying declining bird populations, including woodcock, believe there is a link to the consumption of habitat by deer.

Another growing problem caused by deer is Lyme disease and two new diseases, Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis, all three carried by deer ticks. About 14,000 new cases of Lyme disease alone are reported in the United States annually. These tick bites are not just coming from the deep woods but from people's backyards in their urban neighborhoods.

Sixty-five years ago it would have been laughable to imagine too many deer in North America. There was even concern at that time that they would soon be extinct. Today there are more than 25 million white-tailed deer and 5 million mule deer in the United States, and the populations continue to climb.

The cause of the deer population explosion is multifaceted. Foremost, state conservation departments have for decades been successfully managing deer for hunting by providing the animals with food, cover and protection. Additionally the 65 million people who feed birds in their backyards have also successfully managed deer by unwittingly providing optimum habitat.
Nature has also had a hand in the success. Prior to the 1980s, winter kill was a part of the deer management formula. But the mild winters in the past decade have resulted in very little mortality.

The only effective way to reduce deer populations is to cull them, preferably by hunting. Many conservation departments have dramatically increased their deer permits for both residents and non-residents.

This can help, but more controversial is how to control deer in urban and suburban areas and people's backyards where public hunting is either not permitted or is impractical. Numerous methods of control have been attempted, from trapping to contraceptives, but except for shooting the deer outright, nothing has proven effective.

Urban deer task forces consisting of cross sections of community interests continue to grapple with the problem of what to do with America's deadliest and most destructive big game animal

Armadillos are Cute and Taste Great

2007-03-17T23:33:00.000-05:00

Armadillos are an amazing group of animals that originated in South America. Armadillos are mammals and their closest relatives are sloths and anteaters. Armadillos are built to dig. They have short, strong legs that are well suited to rapid digging, either for food or for shelter. Like their cousins, the sloth and anteater, armadillos have strong claws.

On top of all these amazing facts, Armadillos taste great. There are numerous recipes for Armadillo including Armadillo in Cream Sauce, Armadillo and Rice and of course my favorite

Armadillo Casserole:

Two lbs. armadillo meat
8 ounces of butter
Lemon juice
Dash onion salt
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Lemon pepper to taste

Season with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, lemon juice, and rub with butter. Wrap in foil and bake at 325 degrees F. for approximately 45 minutes. Remove foil, add more butter and brown. For barbecued armadillo, baste with barbecue sauce over grill after removing foil

Grizzly Bear attacking Man caught on Tape

2007-03-17T16:36:00.000-05:00

Grizzly Bears are one of the last remains "Wild Animals" who can still raise the back of all Outdoor Enthusiasts. Imagine a peaceful afternoon spent trout fishing when you are greeted by the sight of a charging Grizzly.

How to survive a Grizzly Bear Attack

2007-03-17T16:15:00.000-05:00

I was browsing the internet when I came across this amazing site The Traveling Hunter from Anthony Acerrano . This article answers the question "What's the best way to defend yourself if you run into a grizzly while hunting--or if a grizzly tries to run into you?"

Nearly all authorities on the subject agree that the first two words to memorize in this regard are "pepper spray." I'm fully aware that some hunters associate pepper spray with politically correct, granola-eating, New Age, tree-hugger crapola. "Just give me my gun," these guys brag, "and I'll drop any charging griz like a sack of rocks."

Other hunters are less fanatical on the subject, but simply have serious (and understandable) doubts about the efficacy of a spray can to stop one of the largest and most dangerous animals in North America. Doesn't it just make sense that a high-caliber bullet is more potent, and more effective in a life-or-death situation?

It’s a reasonable question, and by no means should hunters dismiss the power and value of their firearms, as we'll discuss later. But as is so often the case when it comes to bears, the answer is more complex than it might first appear.

Studies by biologist Stephen Herrero and others indicate that pepper spray works on charging bears about 90 to 96 percent of the time. Mark Matheny, a hunter who was seriously mauled by a grizzly several years ago while deer hunting north of Yellowstone Park, and who subsequently began a career devoted to bear self-defense and the manufacture of UDAP pepper spray, explains how a mere blast of cayenne aerosol can stop an angry griz:

"First, with a charging bear the loud hissing and billowing cloud startles them, lessening or turning their aggressive intentions into a state of surprise or even defensive evasion. When a bear hits the wall of fog and breathes it in, his sense of smell is instantly shut down, which confuses any animal. Chemically, pepper spray is an inflammatory agent, an irritant, that gets into the bear's mucus membranes, causing temporary blindness, choking, and difficulty breathing. In many cases, they go off hacking and coughing."

For those who believe a gun is still a better bet to stop a bear, Matheny adds:

"Some people think a .44 magnum or large-caliber rifle is going to have the 'power' to stop a bear. But you're talking about a bullet not much wider than a writing pen hitting a vital area. That's assuming you even get a bullet off. Most times when someone with a firearm is attacked, they don't get a shot off. You've got to get the gun up, aim, and fire. With pepper spray, you can fire right from the holster, putting up a wide stream, even a fog, of deterrent. You can respond instantly and the likelihood of hitting the bear is much greater."

Another compelling reason for the use of pepper spray instead of bullets is that many grizzly charges are not full "attacks," but are only attempts by the bear to discourage and intimidate human intruders. For instance, if you surprise a grizzly feeding on an elk carcass (possibly your elk carcass), the bear might charge without intending actual contact, its purpose being to simply drive you away.

Of course, for those who aren't expert at reading bear behavior, it's fair to ask, "How am I supposed to know whether the bear means business or is just bluffing?" Which is precisely why pepper spray is a better alternative to a bullet in most situations. With the spray, you can very likely discourage the bear without worsening the situation or elevating it to an irreversibly deadlier level. If the bear breaks through the spray blast, and you're an armed hunter, you still have your gun as a last resort. But if a sprayed bear veers off, the encounter is over. No one is hurt. Conversely, if your first line of defense is a gunshot, and you shoot at the bear, the results will almost always be more severe. If the bear was only bluffing, you've now either killed or wounded a bear unnecessarily. Also possible is that by wounding it you've turned a bluffing bear into a seriously enraged one, intent on killing you. Another scenario: You shoot at an attacking bear and--because they come so fast, unbelievably fast if you've never experienced it, often catching you in utter surprise--you simply miss. The bear is on you. What you missed with bullets you could have easily hit with deterrent spray.

But aren't there times when you should shoot, or perhaps must shoot? While pepper spray is generally considered the best primary, first-choice bear defense, you wouldn't want to make the same mistake as the hunter in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest who, when charged by a sow grizzly with three yearling cubs, allegedly threw his high-powered rifle at the bear and pulled out a can of pepper spray, which by that time failed to stop the attack. The hunter was mauled until his partner shot and killed the 475-pound animal. Later, from his hospital bed, the hunter said he didn't want to shoot the bear because he feared going to jail (for killing an endangered species) and losing his hunting privileges.

The reality is, if a grizzly attacks, sometimes you have to shoot, and, further, you would be foolish not to. That is why I think of pepper spray as "the first line of defense, when feasible." If there's no time to hit the spray button (and with the canister mounted pistol-fashion on your belt, you can aim and fire from the hip in mere seconds), or if you spray and the bear keeps coming, you have little choice but to shoot. With a grizzly still far enough away to dissuade, you can try a shot into the air or into the ground near the animal, hoping the muzzle blast or bullet noise will stop or turn the charge. But with a close, fast-incoming bear, don't waste time with a warning shot. Aim for the deadliest point you can find. On a close-in, charging bear, this will probably be the face or upper chest. Often full-attack grizzlies lower their heads as they come in, so that's about all you have to aim at. More than one Alaskan guide of my acquaintance suggests aiming for the snout--a high shot goes into the upper skull or even over the top, into the neck or spine; and if the bear hops or you shoot low, you have a chance at the throat, chest, or even a shoulder or leg, all of which can stop the animal, if only long enough for you to aim and shoot again.

Although this is legitimate self-defense, it clearly is not a desirable outcome. That is why Mark Matheny likes to tell hunters, "Spray 'em, don't slay 'em." He points out that too many close-encounter grizzlies are killed unnecessarily; which is not only bad for the bears, but also for hunting's already precarious social image. Long-time bear biologist Chris Servheen agrees, calling the unnecessary killing of grizzlies by sportsmen nothing less than "a threat to hunting."

In the end, the ideal is to protect yourself while sparing the bears, whenever that's possible. --Anthony Acerrano

Source Sport Afield

Funniest Shooting Video part 2 This Gun Kicks Butt

2007-03-16T17:39:00.000-05:00

Hunting Beard Evolution reveals secrets of Early Man

2007-03-15T23:01:00.000-05:00

Hunting Beard Evolution

Amazing Video of Killer Whales hunting Seals

2007-03-14T01:05:00.000-05:00

Off Argentina and the Crozet Islands, Orcas feed on South American sea lion and elephant seal pups in shallow water; even beaching themselves temporarily. Beaching, usually fatal to whales, is not an instinctive behaviour. Adult Orcas have been observed to teach the younger whales the skills of hunting in shallow water. Off Argentina, adults pull seals off the shoreline for younger whales to recapture. Off the Crozet Islands, mothers have been seen pushing their calves onto the beach, waiting to pull the youngster back if needed.

Another technique for capturing seals is known as wave-hunting: Orcas spy-hop to locate seals resting on ice floes, and then create waves by swimming together in groups to wash over the floe. This causes the seal to be thrown into the water where another Orca waits to kill it. This behaviour has only been recorded a few times and it is not known how often it occurs. The most recent recorded instance in April 2006 ended with the group of Orcas actually returning the seal to the ice floe after they had shown the younger animals how to properly perform the technique.

In Prince William Sound, killer whales feed primarily on Dall's porpoise and harbor seals. When hunting seals, the whales separate and slide along shorelines or through tight, rock-strewn channels. They also forage near tidewater glaciers in search of seals that haul out on the ice floes in late spring. In open water, where Dall's porpoise are found, the whales of this region spread out across a passage, breathing quietly, milling at the surface, silently awaiting prey. The whales of this region do not eat fish.

Killer whales off New Zealand toss venomous stingrays back and forth with their teeth. As reported in the New Scientist, a whale will pluck a ray off the ocean floor. When the whale resurfaces, the ray is still alive, flapping in the whale's mouth. What happens next can best be described as a marine version of a game of frisbee: one whale tosses the ray to a second, which then either tosses the ray back or forwards it to a third. Researchers believe the action is an attempt to position the ray so that it can be eaten safely. Another possibility is that tossing stingrays is one way adult killer whales teach their offspring to catch dangerous prey.

Extreme Lion Hunting Video - Hunter almost gets mauled by Lion

2007-03-13T23:56:00.000-05:00

Facing a lion in the African savanna is an experience that is not quickly forgotten. Hunting a lion will change your life forever. Watch as a guided lion hunt in the African savanna almost turns deadly as the hunters become the hunted.

LION - Panthera Leo

Of all Africa's animals none are better known than the mighty "King of the Beasts" immortalised in many Hollywood movies and adventure hunting novels. The lion exudes majesty and power, always a breathtaking sight to any hunter and rightly so.

No hunter can ever forget the gaze of intent yellow eyes calculating from within dense thorn scrub, the earth shattering roar or the crunching of bones in the darkness. Try hunting a hungry lion that has no fear of man, on foot, in dense vegetation...if you survive you'll come away with a new perspective on life.

Girls gone Wild or Deer on Deer on Doe

2007-03-05T20:05:00.000-06:00

In all my years spent whitetail deer hunting, I have come across some mighty strange things. During the mating season, or Rut as it is called, Whitetail deer go a little nuts. I guess "Nuts" might be a little weak....The Deer Lose their Minds!!

What would Ann Coulter say about this

Funniest Animal Video ever Squirrel attacks Deer

2007-03-05T17:48:00.000-06:00

Simply put, squirrels are typically peaceful animals. Though somewhat territorial, squirrels will most often live in harmony with other animals. In this video, a whitetail deer moves in on the squirrels turf and WHAM...the squirrels kicks butt.

It is interesting to note that the average gray squirrel can jump 3 to 4 feet straight up and can leap horizontally around 10 to 12 feet.

Shocking Video of Kids shooting Machine Guns

2007-03-05T14:59:00.000-06:00

Here is a family video shot of what would appear to be a family reunion. Some familys goes fishing or play games at a family reunion, these guys shot m-60's and cannons.After seeing this, I almost would vote for gun control. Oh wait, those are my kids.

Funniest Shooting Video Ever

2007-03-05T14:36:00.000-06:00

I have seen this video 100 times and it is still hilarious. I would love to see this guy out Deer Hunting. Can you image what would happen when this gun went off? He would go flying out of the deerstand.

Whitetail Deer locked in Life or Death Battle

2007-03-05T14:11:00.000-06:00

Whitetail deer are beautiful, strong and peaceful, but during mating season battles for dominance can turn deadly. These two deer are locked in a death match, luckily the both survive. The incredible strength of these animals is displayed here as they battle for survival

Find the Deer in this Video

2007-03-05T13:25:00.000-06:00

Ok the story behind this video is as follows. This was a commercial that actually made air time. The video however contains something that was captured unintentionally. In this segment of the video clip you watch a car from a distance to the sound of pleasant music. The Car disappears behind some trees. Just as the car re-emerges into view if you look closely you might see a big buck that was moving along the edge of the tree line.

The big buck isn't all that apparent and you have to look closely to see it. The commercial was made without the buck being noticed apparently. Some people have had a hard time seeing the buck initially. But once you see it there it will stick out to you like a sore thumb.

The buck will be about 30 yards from the road on the tree line

Deer Harvest exceeds ten-year average

2007-03-05T00:48:00.000-06:00

Area 2006 deer harvest exceeds ten-year average

The total number of deer taken during all 2006 deer seasons (firearms, archery, muzzleloader) for a several-county area of southwest Minnesota is up from both the 2005 harvest and the average of the previous 10 years, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife office at Windom.

Those permit areas (454, 455, 456, 457, 458, and 459) are located primarily in Murray, Nobles, Jackson, Cottonwood and Martin counties.The total number of deer harvested in these permit areas jumped 11 percent from both the 2005 season and the ten-year average while the archery season harvest increased 13 percent from 2005 and 31 percent from the ten-year average.

Muzzleloader harvest was up 3 percent from 2005 and 128 percent from the ten-year average. Firearms harvest was 13 percent above the 2005 total and remained close to the ten-year average.The overall adult buck harvest was up 3 percent from 2005, but down 2 percent from the ten-year average although both muzzleloader and archer hunters saw a decrease in the buck harvest from 2005.

Overall, 45 percent of the deer taken in these six local permit areas were adult bucks, compared to 48 percent in 2005.According to the DNR, the total state deer harvest for 2006 was the second highest on record. Nearly 270,000 deer were taken by nearly 500,000 hunters. Firearms hunters took 229,000 deer while archery and muzzleloader hunters harvested 25,000 and 13,500 deer, respectively.

The past four years have yielded the top four harvests ever recorded in Minnesota, according to the DNR.

Methamphetamine and Meth Labs how outdoor enthusiast can Help

2007-03-05T00:05:00.001-06:00

Hunters, Hikers and Nature Lovers are helping local officials in the battle against Meth.

In the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the abuse of the drug methamphetamine (meth) in Minnesota. The production of meth in illegal “meth labs” has also been a serious problem for agencies and communities throughout the state.

Minnesota observed its highest numbers of (reported) meth labs and other meth-related events (meth chemical dumps, anhydrous ammonia thefts) in 2003 with more than 500 events reported. That number decreased to 320 events in 2004.

How can you Help?

While out hunting, hiking, nature viewing or doing other outdoor activities, if you see what appears to be a methamphetamine lab, contact your local law enforcement agency or conservation officer immediately.

Items to watch for

Signs of a methamphetamine lab include large quantities of common household products. Used as designed, these household products are generally safe. Mixed together, they can become explosive and/or give off toxic fumes.

Chemicals
Acetone
Cold pill packets containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
Drain cleaner
Engine starter
Iodine Heet
Lithium batteries
Matches (red phosphorous)
Muriatic acid
Anhydrous ammonia
Red Devil lye
Salt (table or rock)
Sodium metal
Trichloroethane (gun cleaning solvent)
Toluene

Meth Lab Equipment

Aluminum foil
Blender Bottles
Cheesecloth
Coffee filters
Funnels
Gas can
Hot plate
Jugs
Paper towels
Propane tank/thermos
Pyrex dishes
Rubber gloves/tubing
Strainer
Tape/clamps
Thermometer

Meth can be easily be made from these common household chemicals and products. These ingredients are mixed and "cooked" to make this dangerous drug. The cooking process can also create potentially harmful chemical residues that can remain on household surfaces for months or years after "cooking" is over. There may be adverse health effects in people exposed to lab chemicals before, during and after the production process.

Each meth lab, spill or dump is a potential hazardous waste site, requiring assessment and remediation by experienced and qualified personnel.

The Methamphetamine Program at the Minnesota Department of Health, in conjunction with many public and private organizations, has been working to share resources, raise awareness, protect endangered children, provide technical advice for the remediation (cleaning) of meth labs, and to help Minnesota communities work together to create a strong, local response to this problem through education, training, and civil action

CLICK HERE for more information

Ancient Hunting Dance captured on Video

2007-03-04T21:42:00.000-06:00

Through the ages, hunters have gathered together in dance to bring good fortune from the Gods to their hunts. Among hunting clans, the deer hunters are nearly all great dancers, imitating every animal they know, and dancing out their own legends.

The deer hunters will gather in groups of several men to engage in a circle dance, which has no obvious explanation other than the pleasure of the motion. The hero or "Stag" of the group will typically wear a traditional headpiece which has been fashioned as a replica of their prey.

These groups have been reported "in a band of from twelve to twenty hunters, trotting and spinning quite rapidly, with occasional awkward plunges, in a circle perhaps thirty feet in diameter. Rare footage of this dance was recently caputed by a local Minnesota DNR officer.

Animals that are better than People

2007-03-04T13:33:00.000-06:00

I was surfing the Web last night when I came across this hilarious video discussing which animals are better than people. As a hunter, I continuously analyze my prey. I was relieved to learn that the mighty Whitetail Deer didn't make the list of animals that are better than people. Deer remain safely on the list of Animals that taste better than People.

I hope you enjoy the video

Support Global Warming Solutions

2007-03-02T15:29:00.000-06:00

Global Warming has hypothetically placed humanity on a ticking time bomb. If the vast majority of the world's scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction involving extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and killer heat waves beyond anything we have ever experienced.

I understand that Global Warming is a growing problem, but I live in Minnesota and we have had two major snow storms in 7 days. The latest storm dropped as much as 17 inches of snow in parts of the Twin Cities. In northern Minnesota, Finland got a reported 25 inches and Duluth got 18 inches.

Here was my personal wake up call this morning

I found it rather ironic when I finally made it to work this morning and sitting in my inbox was an email from the Minnesotans for Global Warming Solutions. I actually laughed out loud as I read their email discussing rising temperatures as the melting snow soaked through my boot and pants.

Consider This:

The morning News had reported that more than 350 schools and school districts reported class cancellations Friday. At the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, operations were "pretty much back to normal" by about 9:30 a.m. Friday, a day after 400 flights were canceled. The entire area was a complete mess.

Considering all the current weather conditions, I think the Minnesotans for Global Warming Solutions marketing effort might be met with a lot of laughs.

Whitetail Deer attacks Hunter Video

2007-03-01T18:28:00.000-06:00

A bow hunter is attacked by huge whitetail deer. Luckily, the Deer didn't use its horns.

A Deer Hunting Beard Histology

2007-03-01T01:02:00.000-06:00

Deer Hunting enthusiasts are familiar with the phrase Deer Beard, but does anyone really know what the heck they are or why hunters insist on growing them?

Who are the DeerBeards?
DeerBeards are the beards grown by otherwise cleanly shaved men, solely for the hunting season. Hunting season is that fabled time of year when man and beast unite and husbands return to being Men. Men of the woods, Men who eat jerky, cold chili and say things like “If it's Brown, It's Down” and “If growing a beards wrong, I don't want to be right."

The main purpose of a Deer Beard is to provide warmth and protection for the hunter. Secondly, a beard directly connects the hunter to their primal roots. Since the dawn of time hunters have grown beards. This unwritten rule is known by all men and the beard of a hunter is not to be taken lightly.

Another benefit of growing a DeerBeard is that upon reaching day 5, any man can enter a suburban outfitters and feel right at home with the other ruggeds. Once timid, he can now confidently shop for blaze orange, discuss various types of doe urine and refer to everyone of his bearded com padres as “Buddy”.

A Deerbeard is the membership card into the club of men.

It says, “I take my coffee black, change my own oil and can a drop a deer from 200 yards”.

Deer Herd increases with Supplemental Feeding

2007-02-28T13:21:00.000-06:00

Supplemental feeding of deer is gaining popularity in Wisconsin. Practiced primarily during late autumn, winter, and early spring, deer feeding involves placing grains, apples, hay, and other feeds where deer will find and consume them.

A diverse array of people feed deer. Many are suburbanites who feed a few deer; others provide supplemental food to literally hundreds of deer within deer wintering areas. Deer feeding sites are sometimes maintained by municipalities, which commit a portion of their tax revenues to deer feeding, or by businesses that fund deer feeding operations as a cost of doing business.

People are motivated to feed deer for a variety of reasons. They may believe deer cannot survive winter without supplemental food, or they believe that feeding deer in winter will result in a larger, huntable population the next year. Suburban landowners may believe supplemental foods will divert deer away from expensive shrubbery, hence reducing landscaping costs. Others simply enjoy seeing deer at close range. Some business owners know that attracting deer also attracts customers.

Deer Hunting 2006 an amazing Success

2007-01-03T16:25:00.000-06:00

Well, another Deer Hunting Season has come and gone. The tallies are in an all I can say is
DeerBeards Rule Baby!!

Needless to say, we slayed numerous deer, ate pounds of jerky, chili and velveta sandwiches.

DB STATS 2006

Deer Killed = 6
Shots Taken = 14

We will be updating the site over the next couple days, sharing pictures, videos, stories and more...

OGB

My Beard feels Clumpy

2006-10-24T23:39:00.000-05:00

Days till Glory: 10

I cant actually remember what or how I felt on that faraway August day when we decided to start preparing for Hunting Season, but I definitely remember how I looked. Clean, fresh, ready to take on another day in the Cube.

That Summer had been filled with the typical preperation for Deer Season like cleaning the jerky machine, freezing beef sticks and freshening scrapes with that perfect mixture of Doe Estrus and Trails End Number 307.

We had somehow decided that all the men in our crew of hunters would start growing beards on September 1st, in order to give our characters more substance and gravitas. (That quickly changed to the first Friday in August, hence my clumpy condition)

The itchy facial hair drove many of the guys in the crew insane, and there were even reports of 'accidential' trimming accidents in the first couple weeks. For reasons I could neither understand nor explain, I decided to keep mine for a while longer.

During those last few weeks of Autumn, my beard was a fresh and soft as crushed velvet...but as the weeks past and my beard grew messier and messier, things quickly got out of hand.

Now, it is 10 days before hunting season and I have ended up with a clumpy, burly mess.

What ever shall I do?

Do I shave off the beard and enter the woods unprotected from Wind or Beast
Do I ultize the beard as a second Drip by covering myself with #307
Do I store my stand lunch in it?

There are several more options I am considering, yet one thing is for certain....My beard is a Clumpy Mess...

Dancing Deer Video

2006-10-20T17:43:00.000-05:00

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As bloggers, we have a certain responsibility to uphold a level of impartiality, to report what happens, not what we would like to have happened. In this post I am just documenting the facts, as they happened and frankly, I have no idea what the #%&^% this guy was thinking......

Deer Hunter Football

2006-10-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

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The quarterback needs to be able to do two things well. Accurately pass the ball and be able to make good decision as to when he should pass or when he should hold the ball or throw it away. In this video, none of these things happen.

Deer Hunter Football II

2006-10-20T13:04:00.000-05:00

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Definitions of NFL:

The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most popular professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities. The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922. Also known as the NFL

FootBall - a game played by morons when ever and where ever possible.

Crazy Deer Hunter in Tree

2006-10-20T12:56:00.000-05:00

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Every year it is the same problem, but this year its a little closer to home.

Deer Hunters at Work

2006-10-19T18:03:00.000-05:00

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This is the funniest video of the year.

Deer Population surge results in City organized Hunts

2006-10-17T01:29:00.000-05:00

City across the midwest are starting to allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on city-owned property. The towns are even going so far as to ask large property owners who might consider opening their backyards to hunters to register with police.

The Pound Ridge Town Board voted Oct. 5 to allow bow-hunters with valid state licenses to hunt on three pieces of town land - 63 acres off Winterbottom Lane, 19 acres of Sachs Park and 17 acres off Horseshoe Hill Road.

Why? Pound Ridge, like much of the Lower Hudson Valley, is overrun with deer - five times as many as the environment can sustain, town officials say. Suburban development has reduced the habitat for the natural predators of deer, including hunters, and left the deer free to eat everything in sight. There are whole tracks of woodlands and forests where few branches are left within a deer's reach. Few shoots grow from the forest floor, few spring wildflowers live long enough to bloom. While the deer are having a feast, the birds and other beasts that call the forest understory home, are left without.

Pound Ridge isn't alone in taking action.

A couple of years ago, New York City's Department of Environmental Protection opened 330 acres of land in surrounding the Kensico Reservoir in North Castle - called the Big Peninsula - to deer hunting for the first time. They even gave out prizes like venison cookbooks and headlamps, and reduced the hunting age to 14 (with a parent) as an incentive to draw more hunters to its property. Next year, the DEP plans to open even more land, nearly 36,000 acres to deer hunting.

Why, you might ask, is New York City so desperately seeking hunters? It turns out that the saplings and ground cover that the deer eat help filter the water that flows through watershed properties and ultimately comes out of the tap.

Even organizations that are notoriously animal-friendly have called for increased deer hunting, for example the New Jersey Audubon Society, which opposed the state's bear hunt, began advocating for deer hunting last year and is considering allowing hunters onto some of its own property.

The Audubon folks were reluctant to endorse deer hunting, and so are we. But song birds, trees, wildflowers and water quality need protection, too.

Hunting News Update Oct 17th

2006-10-17T00:58:00.000-05:00

Utah's Online Source for Local News & Information Site Archive
Today, October 17, 2006, 21 minutes ago
... an analysis of commuting trends reported Monday. Link to Story 10/16/2006 7:12am State officials will allow bear hunting in one of 10 mountain sanctuaries for the first time since the areas were established in 1970. Link to Story 10/16/2006 12:08pm ...
Washington Report: Hunting Season Is A Time For Balance
Today, October 17, 2006, 22 minutes ago
Like most South Dakotans, fall is my favorite time of year for one reason and one reason alone: pheasant hunting.EThere are few things that bring more enjoyment to so many across our state.
Man killed in deer hunting accident near Monroe
Yesterday, October 16, 2006, 5:39:41 PM
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot while hunting deer near Monroe, the Snohomish County Sheriff's office said.
Officials trace drop in hunting to several factors
Yesterday, October 16, 2006, 10:04:25 AM
The state is continuing to see a decline in the number of people applying for hunting tags.
Outdoors with Luke Clayton...making the most of your hunt
Yesterday, October 16, 2006, 2:34:33 AM
After more than forty seasons spent in pursuit of the majestic whitetail deer, I can truly say that I enjoy the hunt now every bit as much as I did as a kid, maybe more.
Many times the prey gets away
Sunday, October 15, 2006, 3:06:35 AM
CHRISTMAS, Fla. - If you are a frequent viewer of the cable TV hunting shows, you might come away with the impression that most hunts are successful, and that large numbers of super-sized ...
Father, daughter savor opening-day thrill
Sunday, October 15, 2006, 2:00:00 AM
Ricky Reed says that the day he stops getting an extreme adrenalin rush when he's got a deer in his sights is the day he'll stop hunting.
Cute but hungry Overpopulation of deer leaves little left for other species
Friday Oct 13 The Journal News
Pity poor Bambi, everyone now wants a shot at her. This month, Pound Ridge became one of the first towns in Westchester county to allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on town-owned property.
Society Hill mayor under fire for deer hunting stand
Monday Oct 9 Florence Morning News
A complaint over hunting made its way to the floor of the Society Hill Town Council meeting Monday.
Pronghorns, Mules and Malarkey
Saturday The Herald
By Jim Casada The Herald - Updated 10/15/06 - 12:25 AM While it has been my great good fortune to experience much of what North America has to offer in the way of hunting, until recently I had never hunted ...
Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine
A Change Of Luck
Wednesday Oct 11 Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine
I was excited about the 2005 deer hunting season. I live in Virginia, and the past few seasons I have harvested some nice deer.
Lambertville Man Hunts Dream
Friday Oct 13 Courier News
Last fall, avid deer hunter Karl Zainitzer walked away from the $5 million landscaping business he founded, waved goodbye to its 132 employees and began full-time his pursuit of the ultimate deer.

Deer Hunter Interview I

2006-10-13T15:55:00.000-05:00

A hard hitting interview with local residents regarding the hardships of everyday life. A touching story...

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Deer Hunter Interview II Beards are like SnowFlakes

2006-10-13T15:38:00.000-05:00

This is possibly the stupidest conversation ever recorded.

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Deer Hunting Essentials

2006-10-11T17:32:00.000-05:00

Worst Case Senario: It's the day before deer season and you've waited until the last minute to round up all the gear you'll need for tomorrow's hunt. You're nearly in a panic as you go through a mental checklist while you rummage through closets, attics and the garage.

You fill the pockets of your hunting coat and your daypack with everything you think you'll need for the next day, dust off your favorite tack-driver, and pile everything by the back door. The next morning, you're halfway to your stand before you realize you've forgotten some essential item - a facemask, gloves, jerky or even ammunition!

To avoid this type of hunting disaster I have created a check list of Hunting Essentials

Deer Hunting Essentials - Top Products - Best Brands

TREESTANDS

ARCHERY

DEER CALLS

KNIVES

APPAREL

AMMUNITION

BINOCULARS

ACCESSORIES

FEATURED

I hope this list helps and have a great hunting season

OGB

Shoulder Injury sidelines Deer Hunter

2006-10-04T19:57:00.000-05:00

'Fluke' injury to exceptional Sportsman will require up to two weeks to heal!
The Beard Times

Fairbanks, Alaska O.G. Beard will miss two to four weeks after injuring his shoulder while hunting last Friday night in the home opener.

The exceptional Sportsman strained his right shoulder, but will not need surgery.

Beard said he was hurt on the first or second rung of the treestand but didn't tell anybody until late Friday night. He said it was a "fluke thing" that occurred while “climbing. "I think my hand got caught on a branch or something. I kind of felt something weird with it," Beard said. "I just kind of felt like I jammed it. I kept hunting."

Beard flubbed a shot at an 8pt buck during the opening drive. By night’s end, he was getting his shoulder iced, his stats sealed at 1 shot and 0 bucks.

While Beard wasn't sure when he got hurt, he drew his bow twice on his first official outing of 2006, so he considers the trip a success.

On the flubbed shot, Beard said he was trying to pull back an arrow, when the deer spooked and ran away."I didn't really have my full strength in my arm, so I think that probably may have contributed with him running away," Beard said.

The next morning revealed the damage to Beards shoulder was more painful that previously thought. His right arm was stationary and partially dragged all that day.

"I feel like I'm a quick healer," Beard said. "Once I have some time away from the range to rest, the healing process will start. ... I'm going to try to get back as soon as I can."

After Friday's injury, two MRIs have come back clear, but with the release of Madden 07, Beard still plans to sit on the couch for several more days because he still doesn't feel right.

If things go well, perhaps Beard will return during the 2006 Bow Season. If there are any setbacks, it's possible he doesn't return until November 3rd, the Rifle Season opener.

Huge Whitetail Deer Harvest Predicted

2006-09-29T17:08:00.000-05:00

The 2006 Whitetail Deer hunting season should provide hunters with a bountiful harvest. Dry summer conditions and warmer winters have dramatically increased the size of the Whitetail deer herds across the upper Midwest. With favorable conditions, a lot of hunters should be shooting a lot of deer this season. Not only should the harvest be excellent, but the amount of Trophy Bucks taken should also increase.

With these thoughts in mind, I headed into the woods of northern Minnesota this weekend to scout, check the stands and make sure my arrows were still flying true. It was a dismal weekend for Bow Hunting. As I made my way through the fields, I was greeted with rain, wind and DEER. I have never seen so many deer out in the fields as I did this weekend. At one point, I stopped and just counted the Bucks. Six Bucks were engaged in different stages of grazing and bedding down right out in the open and I didn't even bother trying to count the does. All I could think about was how quickly I would have filled my intensive harvest tags had it been rifle season.

Upon reaching my stand, the rain and wind picked up considerably. I sat for about 2 hours before a big 8pt buck crossed in front of my stand. It was moving quickly and as I drew back my bow, the deer stopped then immediately bolted toward the fields. Disappointed and with night approaching, I decided to leave the stand and see if I could get a clear shot at one of the feeding giants. I made my way through the trail and finally reached the clearing with a clear view of the pastures.

I was greeted by the site of 3 deer feeding within 50 yards of my position. I notched an arrow and slowly crept towards them, walking along side the field as to not draw their attention towards me. I was within 35 yards when the 8pt noticed me, I drew back my bow and decided to try my luck. I let the arrow fly and wham...A direct hit.....into the ground.

The deer, being alerted to my intentions, bolted for the safety of the deep woods. Wet, cold and thoroughly dejected I decided to call it a night and try my luck in the morning. Though my hunting didn't produce any spoils, the scouting information regarding the size of the herd was extremely uplifting. I can't remember the last time I saw as many deer on the back 80 as I did this weekend. I predict a great harvest and one of the best chances for a trophy in as long as this hunter can remember. Good Hunting!

DeerBeards are nearly Famous

2006-09-29T02:49:00.000-05:00

The DeerBeards would like to thank David Dirk and the Time-Herald Record for his kind reference to the Deerbeards Hunting News blog" in his recent article

Blogs create dialogue on outdoors life

"Another blogging gem for hunters is http://deerbeards.blogspot.com. These guys have a sense of humor in addition to the gift of gab. Well worth the time to keep on your blog reading list."

The Hunting News is dedicated to reporting "All the News that's fit to Hunt."

Please visit DeerBeards.com as we have just added Hunting Pictures, Videos, The Sportsmans Hunting and Outdoor Recreation Directory and much, much more.

Thanks Dave

Ole Grey and the Big Swede!!

David Dirks' outdoors column appears weekly in the Times Herald-Record. Contact him at P.O. Box 80, Westtown, NY 10988, or dirksoutdoors@hotmail.com

Warning: Extremely Funny Safety Videos

2006-09-29T00:04:00.000-05:00

Attention Hunters: Please read The Deerbeards.com Golden Rules of Guns!

1. Know your target and what is beyond ( or behind the shooter)

Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Equally important, be aware of the area behind the shooter and make sure it's secure. Place foam, a matress or any soft material directly behind the shooter. Remember Think first. Shoot second.

A complete list of Targets

2. Know how to use the gun safely.

Before handling a gun, learn how it operates. Know its basic parts, how to hold on to it after firing and how to safely open and close the action and remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine.

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

3. Take the Family Shooting! ( Great for Kids)

Tired of the Baseball games and Friday night movies? Try something new and take the whole family shooting.

Good Old Family Fun...Yeee Haaa

4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

Only cartridges or shells designed for a particular gun can be fired safely in that gun. Never use replacement ammo such as dynamite, tnt, gas, or C4 explosives. Most guns have the ammunition type stamped on the barrel. If the label reads " DAMN BIG SHELLS" perhaps choose not to fire.

5. Always use protection.

Guns are not only dangerous, but also loud and shooting them indoors is even louder. If you haven't heard, and in this case maybe you haven't, noise can cause hearing damage. Guns can also emit debris,such as bullets, and hot gas that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses, torso protectors, suits of armour, a helmet or bubble wrap should be worn by all shooters and prespective targets.

6. Shoot Sober

Never use alcohol, pot, crack, crank, meth, horse, coke, shrooms or acid before or while shooting.Alcohol, as well as any other substance likely to impair normal mental or physical bodily functions, rendering the shoot unable to successful operate the weapon.

Warning: Swearing adverse don't Play this video!

Lastly, if the gun you are about to fire weighs more than you do....

DON'T SHOOT IT!! Put it down and walk the heck away!

Ole Grey

Praire Dog Hunters go shopping

2006-09-28T17:08:00.000-05:00

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Why hunt Deer when Praire dogs will do. Watch as our favorite hunters try to find the perfect gun for their next big ADVENTURE

Ode To The Treestand Thief

2006-09-13T14:49:00.000-05:00

By: Michael Willand

I would like to propose a toast. A toast to the man with no name. The man who walks through my woods without any care, searching for my treestand, my trail cameras, and my fragile piece of mind.

You're so clever! Able to creep in the darkness, wandering from tree to tree, in search of my favorite stand. You're so brave. Able to walk through miles of spider webs strung from tree to tree, without one girlish scream or thought of turning back now. I cannot even fathom the pain you must have endured by the onslaught of mosquitoes that swarmed your cold blood. You must be full of so much pride as you carry away my treestand hung way back in the raspberry thicket. I know I felt great pride when I hung it in 95 degree heat, while ticks crawled up my pants and bees dove around my face.

What of safety!? Did you come alone!? Is it not a general treestand safety rule that one should have another with him/her when he/she are installing or uninstalling a treestand!? After all, I would hate to think that you where careless when in my woods! Did you take the time to put on your safety belt? I really would not wish for harm on you. I mean, I can't speak for others, but I wouldn't want to head into my woods one morning only to find you laying helplessly underneath my stand!

However, I will assume that you are safety conscious because I know that upon hanging that particular stand I also took the time to hang on an extra safety harness tree strap. This way I wouldn't have to do it on opening morning and make so much noise. And since you also took this strap, you must be incredibly safety conscious!

I wonder what sort of man you are, physically? I am guessing you are not of a heavier set. I know this because the tree you took my stand from leaned at a good angle, putting all the weight on your back as you climbed up. A really heavy man would have had much trouble with this. And clearly you were not discouraged by the lack of screw in steps that were in the tree. They were spaced kind of far apart, because I just ran out. I apologize for that! So my guess is, you are at least 6 feet tall and with good upper body strength.

What sort of man are you emotionally? What does it take, inside of you, to be the great thief that you obviously have become!? Are you an only child, raised by the parents who gave you everything you ever wanted, but still you wanted more? Do you just have social or intimacy problems with the opposite sex? Perhaps you're just angry at life, for dealing you such a tough hand. Whatever it is, I guess with you taking Mike Willand's treestand it should help you to better succeed in life. Good job!

Whomever you are, you have now earned my respect. You, treestand thief, needed that one more treestand so bad that you came in the night! In the dark! You took on the heat, the thorns, the insects, and the sweat! You walked up the rolling hills, over water soaked creeks, and through a small swamp to achieve your goal! And tomorrow when you set that stand you so rightfully stole from me, it will all be worth it for you!

Just remember to cross off my name that is etched into the stand 3 TIMES! I wouldn't want the game warden, whom I contacted, to see you with that stand. Then he may feel the need to arrest you, and I just don't want that to be on MY conscience. Then I'll have to help file paper work, press charges, and maybe even have to pick you out in a line-up. Although I have never seen your face, I think the physical description I have in my head should be pretty darn near accurate.

With this, I solute you, oh Treestand Thief.

Deer Hunting Tips part 1 Estrus

2006-09-13T10:20:00.000-05:00

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Deer Hunting can be a challenging sport to partake in. Our resident experts offer their best Deer Hunting Tips. This first part covers the various scents available on the market today.

Good Hunting

Humor is in the Eye of the Beard Grower

2006-09-12T23:00:00.000-05:00

Humor: How does one define Humor?

wit: Humor is "the mental faculty of discovering, expressing, or appreciating ludicrous or absurdly incongruous elements in ideas, situations, happenings, or acts," with the added information that Humor is distinguished from wit as "less purely intellectual and having more kindly sympathy with human nature, and as often blended with pathos."

Hmm, that was helpful!

Let's try again,

Humor: "a facetious turn of thought," or more specifically in literature, as "a sportive exercise of the imagination that is apparent in the choice and treatment of an idea or theme."

Isn't there something about that word "sportive," on the lips of so learned an authority, that tickles the fancy and appeals to the sense of humor?

This is F&^%$ insane, forget Webster, let me peruse the handy dandy Deer Beard Hunting for Hillman Guide Book. I will look in the Humor and Funny Pictures section.....O.K. This might help.

Humor: Hearing 6 shots ring out in under 3 seconds 10 minutes into Deer Hunting opener. Learning that not only did the hunter need all 6 shots, but that he had also been try to get signal on his cell phone when that hapless whitetail deer made its early morning appearance. Now there's a funny picture.

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2. Humor:
Another Deer Hunting funny picture that comes to mind is walking across the field, near dusk, and seeing a blaze orange blob sitting in my deer stand. Was it a mirage? Did I have hypothermia? Had I fallen off the wagon, gotten tanked down at Lucky's last night and now I was hallucinating that a gigantic, sun like hunter was sitting upon the Prized Throne of Beard Pride? If I were bow hunting or elk hunting I might have let it go, but the prize for this hunter was a Whitetail deer.....Whitetail deer, the most coveted creature to ever grace the wooded lands of the USA.

White Tail Deer, now this is a prize worth fighting for. Hearing the music from deliverance in my head, I had to quickly decide if I was going to confront this intruder...

Humor:
humor is seeing that Bow hunting video when the deer gets pissed and just beats the bow hunting guy senseless. Whitetail deer are nothing to mess with when there mad or rutting. Now imagine what would happen if you crossed bow hunting with elk hunting and the animal got all irate about your trying to shoot it in the back with a friggin arrow....Neither Bow hunting nor Elk Hunting is for wimps.

I have never tried bow hunting or elk hunting, but I bet both would be challenging and fun. Actually, I just bought a bow last week, as the whitetail deer bow hunting season starts in like 5 days. I am going to go practice a bit and then try my luck. I also have some friends that are going to be Elk hunting in Colorado this October. We will have funny pictures and great stories to share upon their return.

Oh yeah,
I think when Frank the Tank chugs beer bongs in "Old School " after talking about another sweet weekend at Bed Bath and Beyond ( funny picture)that's Humor.

The Beard Hierarchy

2006-09-08T12:06:00.000-05:00

What determines the quality and status of a Beard? Is it the length, girth or density? Who is the judge and how does one come to a conclusion? There have been many great beards throughout the course of history, all unique in their own way. I believe there are many ways to reach the levels of greatness in the Beard Caste System. The beauty is that no two beards are the same and an individual is only a small thread in the fabric of facial hair fashion.

Take my brother Chuck for example, he has been recognized in the movie industry for over three decades; Return of the Dragon -1973 (feature film debut). Do you think it is all attributed to his Ass-kicking abilities (which I taught him, of course) or his undeniable good looks (we’re identical twins)? No, it is the collaboration of those and many more physical features. For example, who else could last in Hollywood for thirty-three years and not be admired and known for the raising of the proverbial beard growing bar? With grace and power he has taken the world by storm and now has even managed to enter your house every night via Total Gym infomercials. How ingenious is that? He never ceases to amaze me, and has managed to do all of this without a clean-shaven face.

I may sound a little biased towards Chuck but I love him, he’s my brother. However, enough about Chuck, I want to talk about all of the other famous bearded wonders of the world. We had the great Abe Lincoln, who fashioned the stacheless, Amish beard and Dan Hagerty (aka. Grizzly Adams) the keeper of glorious, golden brown thatch. Great men like Zeus, Jesus Christ, Vincent Van Gogh, Sigmond Freud, Ulysses S. Grant, Frederick Douglass, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Jerry Garcia, and Uncle Jesse to pretty much any noble man of the Nineteenth Century and before. These men lived a life of passion, accomplishment and a face full of fur. They were not ashamed of how pretty they looked, but how gloriously they wore the features that God had bestowed upon them.

In today’s age of technology and fear of hair, the bearded man is a scarce breed. He is alone and sometimes stared at as if he were part beast. I say bring the beard back, let it soar trough the wind like the majestic eagle and grow as wild as the dandelions on your freshly cut lawn. To be a bearded man in this day and age is something to be admired and celebrated. So I say…”Go Forth…Be Strong…and Grow Long!”

Venison The Choice of Champions

2006-09-08T10:27:00.000-05:00

What's more natural than going out into the wild to scout, stalk, and kill your own food to survive? Would you rather have it processed in a commercial factory or raised on one of those modern animal farms? Grocery stores are filled nowadays with rows of chemically and hormonally injected meats that probably have a shelf life of six months. Personally, I like to know that my meat will rot and turn green if I don’t freeze it, or better yet, eat it ASAP. Besides what is better then taking the kill off the field and into the shop where you can instantly extract the loins and fry them up for evening supper. Knowing that my meat was just running through the woods earlier that day gives me great comfort in its purity and freshness.

Venison is considered the healthiest of the red meats because it is low in fat and high in iron and protein. It's also high in essential omega-3 fatty acids. The food facts on venison are impressive: a 4oz (110g) cut of venison is packed with B vitamins and contains 20 percent of the daily requirement of selenium and zinc; and venison contains only about 6 percent saturated fat, compared with 13 percent in lean beef and 27 percent in streaky bacon. Venison is also a good source of iron, important for pregnant and menstruating women, and growing children.

This is why I plan on filling my freezer full of venison steaks, chops, roasts, and jerky for the upcoming long, cold winter. Something about chewing on some tasty dried meat really gets my mouth salivating. The more I think about it, I am happy that there are all sorts of vegetarians and vegans out there...All the more for US!

To me it’s a “no brainer” and not everybody can handle the dedication and determination it takes to actually execute a successful hunting season. There are many advantages to hunting deer, not to mention the obvious. Besides, what could be better with an ice cold High Life "The Champagne of Beers" than a plate full of venison? Both of them “taste so good once they touch your lips”!

Avian Bird Flu not a factor

2006-09-06T17:02:00.000-05:00

Good News from the CDC, the feared Avian Bird Flu does not appear to be a threat to this year Deer Hunting Season.

"It's just a stroke of good luck", say local hunterEarl Bilkowski, "Me and Mah have been scouting the swamps since May looking for signs of that darn bird Flu, I guess it's now official ( tearful pause) we missed the big one." Several other area residents showed visible signs of relief as they read the announcement.

" We've been preparing for the worst; diggin bunkers, gathering supplies." Earl continued. " I have over 400 cases of High Life stored out in my stand."

AVIAN BIRD FLU

A highly pathogenic form of avian influenza (bird flu), also known as H5N1, is killing both wild birds and domestic poultry in southeast Asia. Thankfully, this type of bird flu has not been found in any deer in North America, including the beloved Whitetails. While some people in southeast Asia have developed avian influenza after close contact with domestic poultry, there are no known cases of humans contracting avian flu from contact with Whitetail Deer anywhere in the world.

Given the latest information, there is there is no reason for Whitetail Deer hunters to be overly concerned about avian influenza when handling their kills. Basic hygiene, primarily hand-washing and use of latex gloves when handling any wild animals or carcasses is always recommended, and venison should be cooked thoroughly (165F) to kill disease organisms and parasites that might be present.

Similarly, stand side deer feeding is not currently a concern, however, routine care and cleaning of deer feeders and deer baths are recommended for preventing the spread of other diseases among the herd.

Ole

Hunting for Hillman

2006-09-06T15:10:00.000-05:00

Over the past few years, several people have asked me" Where do you hunt for Deer?" Where do I hunt? They might as well have asked, where do you keep your extra stash of $100, do you leave your fish house unlocked, or if they could borrow my toothbrush. I mean seriously, how could I possibly sell out my bearded brethren by revealing our secret location? Deer Hunting is a sport that requires 100's of hours of scouting and years of dedication.

A man doesn't so much hunt for deer, but he lives as a deer, follows the sacred deer customs, slowly earns their trust and is finally accepted into the mighty herd as a friend, not a foe. It is only after this ancient process happens do we brain them for jerky.

After much consideration, the Holy Order of the DeerBeards has decided to share their secret location in the spirit of true sportsmanship.

HUNTING for HILLMAN

Hillman is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States.

Hillman is in the middle of Minnesota, right off the road to the left. You go down about 5 miles and take a right on the dirt road. If you go past the green pole barn, you've gone to far. Trust me, you can't miss it.

Hillman, Minnesota

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 29 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 20.7/kmÂ² (53.8/miÂ²). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 14.3/kmÂ² (37.1/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 14 households out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households are made up of individuals; none have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.36.

In the city the population was spread out with 13.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 48.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,126. There were no families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

The amount of land area in Hillman is 1.394 Kilometers.Amountount of surface water is 0kilometers.The distance from Hillman to Washington DC is 1017 miles. The distance to the Minnesota state capital is 78 miles. (as the crow flies) Hillman is positioned 46.00 degrees north of the equator and 93.88 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Happy Hunting. I hope this helps.

Ole

Hunting Rules

2006-09-05T23:25:00.000-05:00

Summer's officially over even though you can't tell because it's still so hot and sticky outside. Most of us have finished pre-season scouting, and have hung our tree stands along well-traveled deer trails, hopefully next to a mature white oak that will begin dropping acorns soon. Finally, the time of year we've been waiting for is here, the beginning of football and better yet, Archery and rifle deer hunting season.

If hunters held a popularity contest for wild animals, the white-tailed deer would probably win. Admired for its speed and jumping ability, a deer can run 40 miles per hour and leap over a fence 8 feet tall. Even from a standstill, a deer could jump straight up and over your orange covered heads. People like the beauty and graceful movements of the white-tailed deer. The buck's antlers look like an ivory crown. When it walks, a deer seems almost to float. It moves silently into the woods, sometimes disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

Whitetails also make a fine dinner entree, are good for you and taste great.

(Personally, I like Jerky, but any of these cuts wil do)

Archery season provides a great opportunity to take a trophy whitetail and hunting the rut is arguably one of the best times to do so. If you're stealthy enough and have done your homework, you've got a good chance of having a nice one walk out in front of you.

As a matter of fact, a lot of the rutting goes on until right before the start of rifle season. During rut doe scent works great. Post rut, these guys are beat, smelling like dirt might be better than trying to sex up your stand. Remember, those little buggers have been rutting for weeks so come November, they are tired and could go for some acorns and a nap.

After rifle season starts and the pressure to rut has passed, a lot of your mature bucks go nocturnal. Since their not chasing ruting mates, you might not see that big buck again for the rest of the season, except for maybe a picture taken from your game-cam sometime during the middle of the night.

Note: Only bows may be used during archery season. No bows, crossbows, spears, daggers, Medieval pole arms, battle axes, tomahawks, Pikes, Lances, fauchard, Glavie, Guisarme, Wu Jian or Shuriken Daggers, may be used to harvest deer during rifle season. Other things you can't use during rifle season include explosives or drug-injecting arrows, a machete or bows equipped with electronic computational or laser sights.

This behavior is not allowed!

You also can't use dogs to hunt deer, but you can use bird-dogs if you are hunting birds. Otherwise, the only time you can have a dog in the woods while hunting is if you have one on a leash, or if you are trying to make it look like an accident.

Towards the end of rifle season, if you still haven't seen anything and you're quite the marksman, rabbits and gray squirrels make good substitutes to shooting the real thing. In a pinch, Raccoons, opossums, coyotes, nutrias, skunks and beavers also may be used to satisfy your craving for hunting glory.

As far as legal shooting hours are concerned, you're allowed to let your bullets fly one half-hour before sunrise and one half-hour after sunset

Well, I hope I've helped answer any questions you might have had regarding the rules and regulations of deer hunting as some of these rules can be a bit confusing. ( See Note:)

Here's hoping all your preparation and persistence pays off and wishing you luck on taking that monster buck.

As always, have fun, hunt safely and we'll see you soon!
Ole Grey

Hey Ole!

2006-09-05T18:07:00.000-05:00

What's the difference between beer nuts and deer nuts?
Beer Nuts are around a dollar seventy-nine, and deer nuts are just under a buck!

Hunting Warm-up Tips

2006-09-04T02:04:00.000-05:00

Deer season is my favorite time of year, Period!

As November approaches and you prepare for the challenges of the upcoming hunt, here are some important tips to remember.

First of all, there are a lot of people (mom, wife, girlfriend) who simply can't understand what makes an otherwise perfectly sane guy dress up like a pumpkin, sit in a tree in the middle of the woods, and try to shoot a cute, little deer. My best advice for dealing with these people, ignore them. Anything less would be un American

Secondly, you must forget about all the bad parts of last year's hunt. For example, you must forget the fact that it was so cold you froze your fingers and toes off. You don't really need them and at least you won't be driving this fall.

Lastly, you must remember that even though you were surrounded by rifle shots, the 2 camp rookies both shot deer, and the only action around your stand was a squirrel and that darn rooster, your time will come.

You see, deer hunting is an art, a skill perfected by years of experience, patience and dedication. The worst case scenario is we go home empty handed, unlike the guys of other sports who go home without parts of their hands.
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More tips coming soon....

61 days til Glory

2006-09-03T23:37:00.000-05:00

September is here and I'm 10 days into my DeerBeard.

I wanted to get a head start this year as beards are a must have for Deer Hunters. What is a DeerBeard? They are the beards grown by otherwise clean shaven men, solely for the Deer Hunting Season. It's main purpose is warmth and protection from the elements. Secondly, it offers in-stand entertainment for its owners as there's not a whole lot to do in a tree stand, so playing the " get that darn whisker away from the corner of my mouth" game can kill lots of time.

DeerBeards offer a conneciton to something bigger, something instinctual, for its owners. For example, I can now enter any suburban outfitters and feel right at home with the other ruggeds; I can shop for blaze orange, confidently discuss various types of doe urine, and refer to everyone of my bearded compadres as Buddy. A Deerbeards is a membership card into the club of men. It says, "I take my coffee black, change my own oil and can a drop a deer from 200 yards". If only that bumper sticker would fit on the back of my Honda, I would be set.

My beard is here and I am ready for action. 61 days til Glory, but who's counting?

Ode to Beard!

2006-09-01T15:36:00.000-05:00

Grow fast young beard with haste and fury
May the spirit of the Beard Gods bless and hurry
Let every hair know it's noble purpose
To thrive and grow with bountiful surplus
May you keep us warm in times of freeze
And shield us from the glacial breeze
Oh, be bold young beard in all your glory
Thou time hast come to hear your story
Your rugged plight
Your regal sight
Which guards us from the frigid night

Where's the Beard?

2006-09-01T14:01:00.000-05:00

Who's the greasy beardless dude in the lower right quadrant? That is just not an acceptable photo (yet funny) for this blog. A wise man once told me "Keep your beard like you love your women...wild and woolly, and out of your soup!"

DeerBeards Save Face

2006-08-31T22:43:00.000-05:00

Deerbeards.com presents " The Hunting News"
Deerbeards are a special breed of Hunter. Part-beard- All Man, these guys enter the forest in search of a trophy Whitetail. Started in 2004, Deerbeards.com has become an Icon to the common man, a place where legends become reality and reality is a beard.

Please visit, www.deerbeards.com/Hunting_news

"Beards aren't made, they're grown", or so the old saying goes. Here are some of our members in stellar Pre-Season Form!!

Let this be a lesson to you

2006-08-31T22:32:00.000-05:00

One night during deer hunting season, a police officer was staking out a particularly rowdy country bar for possible DUI violations. At closing time, he saw a deer hunter tumble out of the bar, trip on the curb, then try his keys in five different cars before he found his. He sat in the front seat fumbling around with his keys for several minutes.

All the other deer hunters left the bar and drove off.

Finally he started his engine and began to pull away. The police officer was waiting for him. He stopped the driver, read him his rights and administered the Breathalyzer test. The results showed a reading of 0.00. The puzzle officer demanded to know how that could be.

The deer hunter replied, "Tonight I'm the designated decoy."

It's A Comin'

2006-08-31T17:32:00.000-05:00

Hunting season's a Comin'. That fabled time of year when man and beast unite and husbands return to their original state of being. When they turn back into Men!

Men I say!!!

Men of the woods, Men who eat jerky and say things like " If it's Brown, It's Down" and "If grownin' a beards wrong, I don't want to be right." Men, who faithfully keep their faces clean of stub or stache. Men who willingly shop for curtains, eat peas, and cut the grass.

"How can these men be real?" Bob from accounting once asked. Who are they? They Bob, are the legends of office pools, the champions of chili, and when decorated in estrus and orange, they are the keepers of hope for all man kind.

They are the brave, they are the proud, they are The DeerBeards!

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