Category: After the shot
Deer down, now what?
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Opening day, Appalachian Mountains
This trip kept my spirits high all week. Fresh off a business trip and on Dan’s birthday, we headed to the Appalachians for opening day of deer season. Last year was freezing; despite seeing deer the night before, we only got one with a lucky shot right before legal time ended and had to wait Read more
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From Field to Freezer: Mastering the Art of Deer Processing
Harvesting a deer is only the beginning of your journey. Properly processing your deer not only delivers premium, delicious meat for your family but also honors the animal and the land with safety and respect. Missed one of our hands-on deer processing events? No worries! Visit our Deer Processing webpage, packed with expert tips to Read more
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Great experience with good people.
Had an amazing experience with NCLearntohunt! The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and made learning the basics of deer hunting both fun and safe. From tracking and field safety to understanding regulations, every part of the workshop was hands on and engaging. It really gave me a new appreciation for conservation, responsibility, and the outdoor lifestyle. Read more
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Students Gain Hands-On Skills Through Deer Processing Workshop
For students in the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program, learning to hunt isn’t just about time in the woods—it’s about becoming confident, responsible stewards of wildlife. And for many, one of the most daunting steps isn’t pulling the trigger—it’s knowing what to do after. That’s exactly what brought John, a 2025 student in Read more
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I Know I Didn’t Miss! Where Is It?
Tracking a deer without a blood trail is no easy task, but with persistence and some clever techniques, you can maximize your chances of recovery. This guide will equip hunters with strategies to locate a deer when traditional tracking methods fail. By applying these strategies, hunters can improve their chances of recovering a deer even Read more
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The Thrill of the Hunt
The forest was alive, every rustle and birdsong heightening my senses. After what seemed an eternity of waiting, my heart quickened as I caught sight of a deer moving gracefully through the brush – a flick of an ear, a twitch of the tail. Each time the deer’s head dipped out of view, I shifted Read more
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Deer processing
One of the most rewarding parts of hunting is to get access to meat no one else has ever touched. But it has a pre-requisite: you must know how to process deer. How do you do this? We’ll explain it step-by-step, saving you the processor and ensuring you eat what you have shot. Two training Read more