"Better Hunters, Bigger Bucks"
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Hey all you hunters out there,
This has nothing to do with whitetails or hunting Oklahoma, I just thought you would find it exciting and it gives all of us hunters something to think about.
Incredible!
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
The scientific name for Whitetail Deer is Odocoileus virginianus, and there are 18 different sub-species throughout North America.
The current Oklahoma deer population is estimated at well over 500,000 and climbing.
Antlers are not really horns, but dead bone material.
The average set of antlers grow at the rate of ½” a day.
About 1 doe in every 1,000 will grow antlers.
For those who are against modern organized hunting. Think about this, With no hunting pressure and left uncontrolled, one buck and one doe can multiply to 35 deer in just 7 years.
Deer have been known to starve rather than leave their established territory.
Deer can live up to 11 years in the wild, in captivity some have lived up to 20 years.
Weight: While does max out at around 125 lbs, a mature northern Whitetail buck may push 300 lbs.
Deer can run up to 30 mph, …and swim up to 13 mph.
Bucks rarely eat during the rut, and tend to lose both weight and strength.
While normally not aggressive toward humans, an average of 4 Americans per year die from direct contact or attacks from deer while in the field
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
To Gun-owners and Sportsmen of Oklahoma,
Today in these United States of America there are many advocates of gun control, animal rights activists (or bunny lovers) and what I call political trouble makers in Washington.
Our current administration is full of them.
But it really makes no matter if your are Republican or Democrat, because opponents of our God given, United States constutional freedoms are being attacked and undermined from within both parties. While they seem to operate more freely and appear to have a better foothold in the Democratic Party, the fact is they are working in both parties to stop us (hunters) from the sport of hunting or from even owning a gun.
These people need to be reminded at the voting booth by YOU that they are in error in their beliefs, and that this type of anti-American agenda will no longer be tolerated by American Hunters and Sportsmen.
They need to read the Second Ammendment again.
A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.The Founders of this great nation were clear on this issue, shouldn’t we as hunters and sportsmen send a clear message on election day to those in political offices.
Best regards,
David ————
Tulsa, Oklahoma
For more information including how to contact your Senator or Representative go to: http://www.saf.org
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
The 2009 Deer harvest numbers are almost here.
According to Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Big Game Biologist Jerry Shaw, numbers from each check station have to be checked, totaled and collected by wildlife biologists.
These are compiled into county totals then on to Oklahoma City for state totals.
Many people don’t understand that good wildlife management and legal hunting has done as much to help the deer population grow, as any other conservation project.
Many hunters pour time, money, and other resources into our state every deer season.
These resources and finances help the economy, the environment, and the whitetail deer herd statewide.
We look forward to hearing great numbers from the Department of Wildlife as well as testimonials from hunters across the state.
Check here as we will post new information as soon as it reaches our desk.
Thanks to all the legal hunters, landowners, and Oklahoma Wildlife Officials for their diligence and hard work to make Oklahoma deer hunting a success for us, and for future generations.
Sincerely,
The Staff
www.OklahomaWhitetail.com
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Cougar, Mountain Lion, Puma, Catamount, Panther, Wild Cat, etc…are just a few of the names of one of Oklahoma’s largest predators. This animal has become many things in the midwest, to some a problem, to others a majestic creature of nature, and still others a legend.
In Oklahoma there has been many cougar sightings recently, and with new technology (like trail cameras) many of these sightings are confirmed with pictures, and lots of them.
So are the big cats returning to the state?
I believe the answer is, Yes.
I also have a theory as to why they are returning and why there have been so many sightings of these top predators. Number one, is the tremendous success of wildlife management in the state. Deer populations are increasing in such numbers that nature is sending in the predators to help cull the herd.
The proof is here in front of us. This past year Oklahoma opened it’s first Bear Season in 4 or 5 counties, and not only is it mountain lions being seen, but now wolves have been seen by many hunters and ranchers across the state. If you add in the increased coyote population it makes for an interesting mix of predators mother nature has brought in for an Oklahoma style buffet of seemingly endless venison.
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Hunter’s Health Note
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Early Sunday morning January 24, 2010 after a long deer season and long periods (hours) of sitting in a tree stand waiting for a big buck, followed by several very long predator hunts. I woke to horrible pain in my left shoulder and down my arm, by 12:00noon the pain had moved to the center of my chest.
A trip to the Emergency Room revealed 2 small blood clots had traveled from (they believed) my legs to my left lung. The medical term is a pulmonary embolism and I had two of them. They told me either I was very lucky or God was watching out for me, because I very easily could have died.
I later learned from one of the cardiologist that many hunters die every year from blood clots that form in the feet and legs after sitting motionless in deer stands and hunting blinds. His exact words were, “Oh yeah, many hunters get up to climb out of their stands and BAM! They’re dead before they hit the ground.”
“I have since talked to two other hunters that said, they have sat in their stands so long that both legs ached and went to sleep. That also happened to me this past season several times.”
On a good note, the doctor said venison is one of the healthiest meats a person can eat.
He went on to say this problem can also affect commercial pilots, truckers, secretaries, frequent flyers, etc…anyone who sits in one place for long periods of time.
I was in the Heart Unit of a local hospital for a week. I am fine now, but next season I am planning to hang my stand where there is more concealment. This will allow me to move around a little bit in my stand without being detected by some wary buck.
Now that I know the danger of blood clots I will take a different approach to the hunt.
I hope after reading my story you will too. We all love the hunt, and here at OklahomaWhitetail.com we want you to have success next season we just want you to do it safely.
After all, we’re looking to see ol’ Mossy Horn on the hunt, not the angels.
So, Don’t Forget
When you are in the stand or blind, from time to time move your feet and legs around. NEVER! NEVER! sit more than an hour and a half without moving your feet and legs.
Blood clots in the legs (one of the main causes of heart attack, pulmonary embolism, and stroke) can be caused by long periods of not moving.
Winter-time temperatures add significantly to this risk.
HUNT LEGAL
HUNT SAFE
and LIVE TO HUNT AGAIN.
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