Deer Hunt by Big Buck Registry

What makes great venison? Is it the shot? The equipment? The grinder? The seasoning? Or does it start long before any of those things? In this Big Buck Registry Revival Episode, we're revisiting one of our most practical and enduring conversations from the archives. Originally recorded in 2013, this episode features deer processor Al Gambardella, who spent years behind the cutting table helping hu...

Ben Martin, founder of the Hunt Regs app, joins the show to talk about how he went from a first-generation hunter to building one of the most useful tools in modern hunting. We get into the real problem hunters face with confusing regulations, how his app simplifies everything based on your exact location, and how it's now being used by state agencies to improve poaching reporting and enforcement....

Evergreen Revival of Episode 27 (Originally released December 28, 2013) READ OUR FULL BLOG POST HERE In 2013, Big Buck Registry recorded Episode 27 — a conversation that quietly became one of the most important episodes in the show's history. In it, we interviewed certified wildlife biologist Jeff Makemson of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, exploring a topic most hunters...

In this special year-end Deer News episode, the Big Buck Registry team takes a comprehensive look at the deer hunting stories that shaped 2025 across the United States. This episode moves state by state through the most consequential changes in deer hunting policy, access, and management—connecting regulation, science, enforcement, and biology into one clear picture of where deer hunting stands to...

Original Air Date 2013 RE-release Date 2025 In this Evergreen Edition, host  Jay Scott Ammann  revisits one of the Big Buck Registry's most informative and enduring conversations — a deep dive with wildlife biologist  Dr. Grant Woods , recorded in 2013. This remastered episode brings the original clarity of Grant's insights back to the front, exploring how science, observation, and respect for dee...

Original Air Date 2013 Re-release Date 2025 In this Evergreen edition of the Big Buck Registry's Deer Hunt Podcast, we're reaching back to one of our most impactful early episodes — a 2013 conversation with  Dean Vanier , founder of Northwoods Common Scents . Dean has spent over 30 years perfecting his approach to whitetail communication using 100% pure scent — and in this masterclass, he shares h...

Original Air Date: 2013 Re-release Date: 2025 Guest: Randy Gagne, Master Bow Technician – Morse's Sporting Goods (Hillsborough, NH) Episode Summary: In this special re-release of Episode 15, we sit down with master bow technician Randy Gagne of Morse's Sporting Goods to explore the fundamentals of compound bow setup, arrow tuning, broadhead prep, and ethical archery. Originally recorded in 2013, t...

In this episode, we explore the most pressing wildlife management issues across the United States, from record-breaking deer hunting seasons to groundbreaking conservation efforts. From Mississippi's legal battle over deer-dog hunting to Missouri's fight against chronic wasting disease, we're diving deep into the decisions shaping the future of hunting, wildlife preservation, and public safety. Wh...

Episode Summary : In this episode of the Big Buck Registry's Deer Hunt Podcast , host Jay Scott Ammann welcomes former President Theodore Roosevelt, one of history's greatest hunters and conservationists. Roosevelt shares captivating stories of hunting whitetail and mule-deer, delving into their unique behaviors, the challenges of the chase, and the importance of respecting the animals and the lan...

Welcome to the October 2024 Edition of the Big Buck Registry's Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month. In this edition, first Jim takes us to Michigan to explore a Michigan Bill that Seeks to Reverse Deer Hunting Restrictions for Youth, Veterans, and Disabled Hunters. Then Dusty covers a story in Wisconsin about the Wisconsin DNR Initiating a  Review of Deer Management Units Ahe...

Show Notes for Big Buck Registry's Deer News - January Edition Topics Discussed: Nationwide Debate on Drones for Deer Recovery    - Exploring the ongoing debate across the United States regarding the use of drones in deer hunting and recovery. Hawaii's DLNR Axis Deer Culling Program    - Discussing Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources initiative to control the Axis deer population in...

  Topics Discussed  Wisconsin Gun Deer Season: The 2023 season saw a decline in harvests, emphasizing safety in hunting practices. Massachusetts Sunday Deer Hunting Debate: Legislators are considering lifting a century-old ban on Sunday deer hunting. Minnesota's "Hunters For Hunters" Group: A new group is focusing on the impact of wolves on deer populations. Unsolved Case of Hunter Terry Brisk: Mi...

In this November Edition of the BBR Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month, we cover several stories from around the country.  Here are the stories we cover and felt were news worthy: Controversial Sharpshooters : Discussion on sharpshooters hired to kill deer from helicopters on Catalina Island, California. Kentucky Poaching Cases : Coverage of poaching incidents in Kentucky. U...

Episode Overview: In this episode, we look at deer news you might have missed over the last month, we explore the multifaceted challenges and developments in deer populations and wildlife management across various regions. Topics Covered: TWRA Controversy: Unpacking the allegations against the Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency (TWRA) related to Chronic Wasting Disease. Urban Deer Overpopulat...

We've partnered with Wayne Saunders from the Warden's Watch podcast to delve into a gripping story that serves as a cautionary tale for hunters and conservationists alike. Ohio is a prime destination for white-tailed deer hunters, but unfortunately, it also attracts poachers. We'll explore the story of "Big Boy," a trophy buck that captured the attention of ethical hunters and law enforcement offi...

In  September Edition of BBR Deer News. looking back at the news you might have missed over the past month, we cover a variety of topics including the dispute over deer management in Arlington, new hunting regulations in Minnesota and Missouri, illegal hunting charges in Pennsylvania, crossbow impact debate in West Virginia, and an illegal hunting investigation in Ontario. Tune in for an in-depth...

Every deer hunter has dreamed of owning their own hunting camp.  Most camps or hunting cabins are usually weathered, or shifted, or rotted. Not to worry though, the Maine Cabin Masters can turn a teardown into an almost-new deer camp palace in just a few months.  We hash out the details of finding and rebuilding a deer cabin with Dixie and Jedi, (aka Matt Dix and Jared Baker of the show Maine Cabi...

California Game Warden Lt. John Nores, now retired, has been at the forefront and on the front lines of an under-reported battle against thousands of drug cartel members who grow toxic marijuana on U.S. soil. Not only does black market marijuana cultivation undermine legitimate growers, but it endangers lives and wildlife populations unimagined. Jay breaks down the book Hidden War with Author John...

This weeks show is an interview with Ted Bright. Ted is as you might expect a diehard deer hunter who likes prefers the a mobile hunt over a fixed stand. Ted uses a sling or harness to maneuver from tree to tree based on when and where he's finding active big buck sign. Ted is also an archer and seems to prefer this over anything. Something has "clicked" for Ted and says that he just seems to be i...

Anyone who has hunted mature bucks has a secret or two about how to hunt them.  Quite frankly, it's the foundation of this show. And then Doug Whitcomb said he'd figured something out.  I was all ears.  After all, he and a few people in his circle of hunters, were killing mature New Hampshire bucks almost yearly without tracking snow.  Not an easy task.   Doug shares how he goes about his secret f...

Despite being quarantined, I can't imagine any sportsman sitting at home doing nothing.  It's just not in our blood.  Let's face it, our playground is the great outdoors and we practice lots of social distancing without the restrictions of COVID-19.  But, there may be some other things we can do to stay in hunt-ready shape and we thought of nobody better to give us some at home fitness ideas to st...

Our world is upside down.  However, planting spring food plots seems to be an acceptable form of social distancing.  So we turned to our goods friends Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller from the seed, nutritional supplement, and fertilizer company Rackology to discuss how to do it right.  When should you plant?  When is the soil moisture and temperature just right?  Should soil testing be done? ...

Recently, Jay appeared on the Where2Hunt podcast, for an opportunity to share more about the BBR and to share the story behind Jay's 2019 NH buck.  Since the interview, lots has changed in the world.  Jay had cardiac catheter surgery where cardiologists found a 95% blockage in Jay's widow maker cardiac artery.  Two stents later, Jay is feeling better than ever. And then there's COVID-19 issue.   ...

In a 23 year celebrated career filled with wild stories & tales of Game Warden lore, the beginning started with one of the biggest tragedies on New Hampshire soil.  As a conservation officer, Wayne Saunders has caught many a poacher and became a regular on North Woods Law. Now Wayne often reflects on his duties as Lieutenant while interviewing Conservation Officers from around the country on his l...

In a 23 year celebrated career filled with wild stories & tales of Game Warden lore, the beginning started with one of the biggest tragedies on New Hampshire soil.  As a conservation officer, Wayne Saunders has caught many a poacher and became a regular on North Woods Law. Now Wayne often reflects on his duties as Lieutenant while interviewing Conservation Officers from around the country on his l...