303 Theodore Roosevelt’s Hunting Legacy: Whitetail Deer, Mule-Deer Tales, and Conservation Ethics
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Release Date: 12/21/2024
307 Pittman–Robertson Act: The Hidden Engine Behind Deer Hunting - BBR Evergreen Series
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Evergreen Revival of Episode 27 (Originally released December 28, 2013) 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 never think about: Where does conservation funding actually come from? The answer leads directly to the Pittman–Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 — the law that rebuilt America’s wildlife,...
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Deer News Review 2025: The Rules, the Research, and the Reality
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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 today. The episode begins in the Northeast, where long-running debates finally gave way to major access changes. New York legalized crossbows for deer hunting, New Hampshire expanded legal hunting...
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306 Dr. Grant Woods: Whitetail Deer Biology and Behavior – BBR Evergreen Series
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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 deer behavior shape ethical, effective hunting. From deer vision and scent control to rut timing, habitat work, and trail camera use, Dr. Woods explains what decades of study have...
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305 Dean Vanier - Whitetail Scent Strategy - BBR Evergreen Series
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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 how hunters can use scent not as a gimmick, but as a tool for understanding and influencing deer behavior. We cover: Mock scrapes, drag rags, and the concept of the "virtual deer" Why...
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304 Randy Gagne - Bow Tech - BBR Evergreen Series
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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, this episode is part of our Evergreen Series—timeless interviews remastered for today’s listeners, with fresh updates and modern context. Randy has long been one of New England’s most...
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DEER NEWS January 2025
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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. Whether you’re a hunter, conservationist, or just curious about how these topics affect your community, this episode has something for everyone. Topics Covered Mississippi’s Deer-Dog Hunting...
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303 Theodore Roosevelt’s Hunting Legacy: Whitetail Deer, Mule-Deer Tales, and Conservation Ethics
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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 land. He also explains the principles of ethical hunting and his role in establishing game laws and preserving wild places for future generations. Key Discussion Points: Whitetail Deer Hunting ...
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Deer News - October 2024
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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 Ahead of the 2025 Season. Jay explores the New York DEC Transition to Electronic Deer Tags for the 2024-2025 Hunting Season. Dusty covers the latest on CWD and Jay discusses deer...
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Deer News - January 2024
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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 Maui Nui. Ohio's Record-Breaking Buck Investigation - Delving into Ohio's investigation into the potentially illegal harvest of a record-breaking white-tailed deer in...
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Deer News - December 2023
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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: Minnesota still seeks answers seven years after the mysterious death of Terry Brisk. Deer Hunting Expansion in Massachusetts: The Quabbin Reservoir sees an expansion of...
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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 land. He also explains the principles of ethical hunting and his role in establishing game laws and preserving wild places for future generations.
Key Discussion Points:
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- Whitetail Deer Hunting
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- Why Roosevelt admired the adaptability and resilience of whitetail deer.
- Memorable hunts across the Adirondacks, Dakota river bottoms, and Louisiana swamps.
Mule-Deer Adventures
- Tracking mule-deer in the rugged Rocky Mountains and Badlands.
- The unique challenges of hunting mule-deer versus whitetails.
Hunting Ethics
- Roosevelt’s philosophy of fair chase and the importance of ethical hunting.
- Stories of rejecting unfair practices like jacking and crusting.
Conservation Legacy
- How Roosevelt’s experiences shaped his fight for game laws and protected lands.
The critical role hunters play in preserving America’s wilderness.
Notable Quotes:
- “The true hunter is a man of ethics and honor.”
- “The whitetail deer is a symbol of the wilderness that still endures.”
- “Without conservation, the future of hunting—and the wild itself—remains at risk.”
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