The year was 1956. I was 11 years old, and I got a Marlin 30-30 for a Christmas gift from my dad. I had grown up hunting with my older brothers and dad; I had killed plenty of rabbits and squirrels but had never shot a deer, and a deer hunt was what I wanted most that year. When Uncle Bobby and my older twin brothers offered to take me to West Texas on an end-of-the season hunt after Christmas, I was excited but nervous, and I counted the days with anticipation. Read more on My First Deer Hunt…

Recreational deer hunters use a variety of methods and techniques for the hunt. The one chosen is usually based on personal preference. Some hunters like to use a blind or stand, while others like to stalk their prey. Some hunters like to hunt in groups. Others like to hunt alone. Let’s look at a variety of methods and techniques that are used by deer hunters. Read more on Deer Hunting Techniques…