SAD HUNTING FACT
Of the 8.4 million people in NJ only 2% (168,000) are hunters.
Hunting: One of the Safest Outdoor Activities Contrary to how it's often portrayed, hunting is one of the safest recreational activities enjoyed in the United States. In 2004, there were 445 There are more than 20 million hunters entering the woods every year, and they are more than 1,000 times more likely to die in an automobile accident Injuries per 100 participants: Can You Age By Antlers? Have you ever wondered what characteristics are best for aging deer on the hoof? When I was growing up in the Midwest, I was mistakenly told that Amazing Antlers Deer hunters love antlers. While antlers aren't the primary reason most hunters pursue whitetails, it is the odd hunter who doesn't enjoy seeing them. Here are some answers to some common questions about antlers.
by NWTF
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hunter incidents in the United States according to the International Hunter Education Association. Of these incidents, 42 were fatal and only 2 involved
turkey hunting, but hunting incidents are portrayed as happening often.
than in a hunting incident.
Football - 18.8
Baseball - 5.8
Basketball - 7.6
Hunting - 1.3
by Dr. Mickey Hellickson, QDMA
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the number of antler points on a buck?s rack told you his age. If the buck was an 8-pointer, for example, he was eight years old. Unfortunately, before
I knew anything about aging deer on the hoof, I mistakenly killed a 13-point buck in Iowa that still had his milk teeth ? he was only 1 1/2 years old!
Luckily, it didn?t take me long to figure out that the number of antler points had little to do with age.
by Kip Adams, QDMA
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I had a gentleman approach me at a recent seminar and tell me he read that medical scientists were interested in antler development. Unless they were hunters, why would they be interested in antlers? I am also commonly asked why some antlers are lightly colored while others are much darker. Is it due to the habitat where the deer live or are there other factors involved?