
The Size of a Deer's Hooves | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Dec 27, 2018 · A hunter must be able to recognize, on the fly, front hooves vs. rear hooves, the meaning of track patterns, and — probably most important — how big the deer is based upon …
Winter Browse for Whitetail Deer - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Dec 20, 2008 · The following is a partial list of tree and shrub species that are eaten by deer in the winter, arranged in order of quality and preference. This listing is based on thousands of …
Importance of Post-Shot Reaction/Sign for Tracking
Oct 24, 2017 · List the various reactions a deer will make when hit, based on the shot location. Also list what you look for while tracking (such as what color blood means what)... I've been …
What caliber handgun do you use for whitetail deer? - GON Forum
Jul 2, 2023 · What caliber handgun for whitetail? Do you use scope or iron sights? Just starting to want to hunt with hand gun. Guns I have Blackhawk 357,41,45colt,44mag.Smith and Wesson …
400 Legend Thoughts? Info? - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Aug 6, 2024 · I am thinking about getting a 400 Legend for whitetail deer hunting. I have a 44 mag but really would like something different and a little bigger. I know the 450 bushmaster is a …
.357 for whitetail? - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Nov 19, 2023 · When did deer get so hard to kill that a 357 isn't adequate? Out of a 18 inch barrel you are looking at over 1000 fpe for 357. 44 even more so out of a 16 inch barrel.
357 magnum for deer - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Nov 17, 2022 · Absolutely. Buffalo Bore 180 gr out of a 357 is gonna carry whitetail energy (800 ftlbs) out to 125 yards and be just a hair louder and a touch more recoil than a 22 (seriously). …
350 legend results - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Jan 2, 2023 · Each deer ran 40-60 yds and piled up so recoveries weren’t terrible but very frustrating with no blood. Switched to Hornady American Whitetail 170 for deer 4. Good hit low …
2024 Whitetail Rut Prediction | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Oct 17, 2024 · The 2024 whitetail deer rut is predicted to be bifurcated, or split into two parts, with the first rut occurring in mid-October and the second rut around Thanksgiving. Here are some …
How much meat yield from a deer? - GON Forum
Nov 12, 2007 · Has anyone figured out what % of meat you should wind up with from a known live weight? How much is guts, hide, bones and ultimately meat? Say if you weighed a deer and it …