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After
the
Shot
You shot it, but can you find it?
After you delivered a fatal shot, it

is important to wait about 45 minutes after the kill before searching
for it. Deer sometimes survive a little
bit even after a precise shot, and if
you come upon it while it is still
alive, it will be spooked and the
adrenaline will start pumping hard.
If this happens, the deer will survive
even longer, thus enabling it to run
even further out of your reach- re-
ducing the chances of finding him.

It's important to follow the blood
trail. Knowing the types of blood can
determine whether or not it was a
good shot. If the blood is dark red,
the deer was hit in the vitals. If the
blood is lighter in color, he was hit
somewhere else on his body and
there may be a slight possibility he
will survive in this situation.
When you find your dead deer, ap-
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proach it cautiously, in case it is

wounded but laying motionless. Always come upon it from behind, poking your gun butt or tip of arrow into
the rump to make sure it is dead.
Never approach it head on for safety
measures- if still alive, it may try to
attack.
After making sure the deer is dead,
Continued on page 4
SUGAR ISLAND
This rustic cabin sits on over 19 acres

of peaceful, wooded island property.
Enjoy the solitude and hunt in your
own backyard. Call Jack Douglas
231-290-2951.
MLS
289076,
$26,500
2014 Northern Michigan Deer Hunters Guide 3
AMENITIES GALORE!
Incredible
value with
this nearly
new home
on sandy all
sports Long
Lake
in
Cheboygan!
$9000
decorating
allowance,
3 bdrms, 2 baths, 3 car garage. Call
Audrey Martinchek 231-420-0231. MLS
290922 $285,000
200 BOIS BLANC
PRIME HUNTING
Located on the south shore of the

island on Lake Huron. Awesome
setting with a meandering driveway
thru the hardwoods to this cabin
with several out-buildings.
Call
Denny Tryban
231-290-2717.
$159,500
216 acres and 21 of Mullett Lake access

makes this the perfect hunting lodge!
Finish the large 2 story structure to fit
your needs. Includes 6 feed plots and
8 blinds. Call Denny Tryban 231-2902717. MLS 278286 $599,000
15+ ACRES
233 PRIME ACRES
160 ACRES
100 LONG LAKE
Roomy custom home attracts wildlife

galore and is in the heart of the Black
Mountain area. Snowmobile, hunt ,
golf and fish right out your back door.
Maple cabinets, hickory type flooring,
vaulted tongue groove ceiling, and
extra garage makes this a great value.
Call Audrey Martinchek 231-4200231. MLS 290677 $199,000
Sportsmen's dream! The owner has

developed the property for wildlife
habitat with several food plots, raised
shooting blinds, and an easy access trail
system that connects most of the
property. Enjoy dense forest, some lower
land, and a very nice beaver pond. Good
road access makes this property very
desirable. Call Joel Martinchek 231-4201804. MLS 279478 $229,000
First time offered! Prime northern

Michigan property adjoins State land &
offers a nice mix of upland and lowland
for excellent wildlife habitat. A two
track meanders through secluded acres
of valuable red pines & various
hardwoods. Call Joel at 231-420-1804
or Rik at 231-675-6285. MLS 291465
$ 199,0 00.
Additional
40
acres
available.
180 degree view allows you to view the

entire lake from one end to the next.
Beautiful site has driveway cleared,
electric brought in & a ''Michigan Lake
Products'' steps & dock that lead you to
the sandy lake bottom. Hike, swim,
boat, or fish from this site. This site is
ready to build on! Call Randy Ernst 231420-5378. MLS 291740 $159,900
UPPER PENINSULA
35 ACRES
20+ ACRES
HUNT OR BUILD
10 beautifully wooded acres, located

between Newberry and Paradise is ideal
for 2 tracking, 4 wheeling or
snowmobiling. Close to many area
attractions. Hunt bear, deer, grouse
right out your back door. Call Joel
Martinchek 231-420-1804. MLS 293141
$29,500
Enjoy unspoiled northern Michigan

property with 35 acres of mixed
hardwoods, and a seasonal creek. Hunt
large white tail deer, bear, turkeys and
much more, or just enjoy the peace and
tranquility of this beautiful parcel. Call
Joel Martinchek 231-420-1804. MLS
286789 $ 65,000
Hunting parcel with a rustic 550

sq.ft. cabin has electric, woodstove
and propane back-up. Plenty of
mature cedar and backs up to state
land near Grass Lake Conservancy.
Call Chad Anderson 231-818-0635.
MLS 278366 $47,500
High & dry 6.67 acre parcel with

hardwoods. Located across from
thousands of acres of State land.
Call Jack Douglas 231-290-2951.
MLS 293787 $11,900
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BLACK MTN. AREA
Boat, fish, hunt, ATV, & snowmobile

from your gorgeous cedar sided chalet,
on 180 on Twin Lakes, in the heart of
the Black Mtn. rec area. Whole house
generator, walk out lower level, 30 X 48
polebarn and furnished guest quarters
that sit overtop of the 2+ car find
garage make this a must see. Call
Audrey Martinchek 231-420-0231. MLS
292238 $ 245,000
This immaculate 3 BR, 1.5 BA BOCA modular

sits on 17.5 gorgeous, peaceful acres.
Enormous living room is lined in knotty pine,
has a propane stove, and French doors that
open onto the backyard. An open floor plan
is perfect for family gatherings or
entertaining. The full basement gives plenty
of storage room and a backup wood burning
furnace. Enjoy a bonfire at the fire pit near
the pond, a cookout on the back deck, or
hunt for that big buck or bear in the woods.
Call Angela Chastain 231-818-2237. MLS
293249, $156,000
A water lovers paradise! This home has

100 ft. of sandy bottom Black Lake
frontage and has TWO large garages.
The heated unattached garage has
extra large door walls and guest
quarters. You can easily sleep 15 guests
and their toys. World class golf, State
Land and recreational trails are minutes
away! Call Patty Archambo 231-6252877 MLS 289877. $352,950
Along with this awesome storage unit,

comes a quaint beautifully preserved 2
bedroom log cabin on 111 of waterfront
on Twin Lakes. One of the best fishing
lakes around. Surrounded by State
forest and 50 miles of groomed trails
for outdoor fun. Call Patty Archambo
231-625-2877. MLS 290752 $ 89,900
Office:
231-627-7186
11506 N. Straits Hwy.,

Cheboygan, MI 49721
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Michigan Real Estate
After the Shot

Continued from pAge 2
field dressing can proceed.
Bloodtrailing
Learn the basics of
blood trailing to retrieve
the trophy you've worked
so hard for. For starters,
remember the exact spot
where a buck was standing when you shot. Note
the last spot you saw the
deer as it flashed away.
This establishes the "line
of flight" and helps point
you in the right direction
of your buck
Anytime a buck runs off
and you're not sure about
the placement of your
shot, wait an hour before
trailing. Then quietly to
the spot where the buck
disappeared. You should
find some blood there.
Bright red, frothy blood indicates a lung hit. Dark,
thick blood-a liver hit. Watery blood with vegetative
matter-a paunch hit. With
the latter, back off and
wait at least 4 hours for a
gut-shot deer to die. Now
it's just a matter of following the blood trails until
you find that buck.
A broadhead kills a deer
by massive hemorrhage.
Seldom will a bowshot
buck fall on the spot;
rather he'll run bolt. Consequently, the archer expects to blood trail
virtually every deer he
shoots.
Here's How to do it.

Watch a buck. If he
jumps into the air and
bolts forward, you probably made a perfect heart
shot. If a deer drops his
chest and runs off, he was
struck in the front third of
his body, hopefully in the
lungs. If a buck's
hindquarters cave in, your
arrow hit too far back. A
gut-shot buck typically
humps up in the middle
and walks or trots away.
When a buck flashes
away through cover, listen
up. Cracking sticks, clattering rocks, thrashing
leaves and sloshing water
can help you pattern the
direction a deer fled and
possibly fell.
Watch a buck run as
far as you can see. In big,
open country, follow him
with your binocular. At
the spot where you lose
the buck pick an obvious
marker-an oddly shaped
tree, fence post, big rock,
patch of brush, etc. Obviously the deer did not fall
this side of the landmark.
Walk straight to your
marker-that might be
where the deer fell. If not,
mark it with surveyor's
tape for further reference.
Go back to the point of
impact and look for cut
hair and blood to determine where the bullet hit.
Heart/lung--brown hair
and pink or red blood,
maybe with bubbles.
Liver--brown hair and
thick, dark-red blood.
Paunch--brown and white
belly hair, and watery
blood with green stomach
matter.
Keep in mind that
there may be lots of internal bleeding, but little
blood might seep from an
arrow's entrance hole. A
buck shot through the
lungs might run off and
leave not a speck of blood
for 100 yards. But draw a
line on those deer and follow their tracks until you
pick up blood. You'll find
your buck.
After determining
where an arrow struck a
deer, go back to your
flagged marker and begin
trailing. Hopefully there
will be a decent blood trail
out there. Walk off to one
side of the trail to keep
from obscuring blood
specks, hair and stumbling tracks. Trail quietly
so a bedded buck will not
jump up and crash away.
If you lose the blood
trail, return to your
marker and begin looking
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When all else fails,
make several slow, everwidening circles through
an area. You might cut the
blood specks or stumbling
tracks of a buck that splintered off at a weird angle.
A wounded deer will always head for cover, so
check every thicket in the
area.
Check for blood and
tracks along paths of least
resistance. An injured
buck may walk a main doe
trail or a funnel that
wends downhill.
approacH
cautiously
If you suspect your shot
didn't kill, but wounded
the deer, you must proceed
with caution as you search
for it. If the deer is found
on the ground, always approach it from behind.
Poke the end of the gun
barrel or tip of arrow into
the deer's rump if it is laying motionless on the
ground. Never let the deer
see you if it is wounded,
because it will most likely
attack. If indeed it is
wounded, shoot it again to
finish the kill and also to
put it out of it's misery.
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2014 Northern Michigan

Deer Hunters Guide
inside...
After the Shot................................2
You shot it, but can you find it?
tips for tender deer meat..........6

Hunting License
Changes.........................................7
Health Safety tips ........................8
time management
for the Big Bucks .......................10
field dressing.............................13
its in the details.........................15
gun Safety tips...........................19
Your decision to practice gun safety just might save
your life.
Venison recipes ..................20-21

25 deer Hunting
tips for Success.........................23
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Tips for Tender Deer Meat

While you are
hunting, remember
that some decisions
you make before
you shoot your bow
or rifle can directly
affect the quality of
the venison you
eventually set on
your table.
As a general rule,
the older the deer is,
the stronger and
more gamy-tasting
the meat will be. If
tender meat is important to you, then
learn to identify by
sight deer that are
between one and
three years old and
seek them out while
you are hunting. A

doe is preferable to
a buck (if you have
a doe permit, that
is).
When you are
shooting, always go
for the quick kill.
Not only is this humane, it also helps
to assure the best
quality of venison.
The best scenario, if
it presents itself, is
a broadside shot between both lungs.
This ensures a
speedy kill and a
minimal amount of
blood.
Hunters should always be aware of
shot placement. If
you aren't able to
get the kind of shot
that will result in a
quick kill, you may
want to wait. Who
knows? You may get
a chance to shoot an
even bigger deer
later. And any shot
that results in a
quick kill almost always ensures less
blood and bettertasting meat.
If the deer has
been shot in the
belly, then it is very
important to clean
out the body cavity
as quickly as possible. Once you get to
the downed deer,

though, no matter
where it has been
wounded, gut it and
thoroughly clean
out the body cavity.
Open the cavity
with sticks and dry
it out the best you
can. Then skin the
animal and take
precautions not to
get hair, blood or
dirt on the meat.
If you maintain a
temperature of between 33 and 40 degrees, you can let
the meat age for up
to 14 days. Aging
tenderizes the meat
and adds to its natu-
ral flavor. If aging the

meat isn't feasible, then
bone it and put it in the
freezer. When it comes
time to butcher the
meat, let it thaw enough
to remove the bone before cutting with a meat
saw.
After slicing the
meat, remove as much
of the silver skin (membrane) from the muscle
as possible. When you
are slicing steaks, remember to slice across
the grain of the muscle
for added tenderness.
When you are ready
to prepare the meat,
you can do a few extra
things to help tenderize
it and remove
some of the
wild taste before cooking.
First, mix
vinegar and
water together
(about half
and half) and
let the meat
soak in the
mixture for at
least two
hours. When
this is finished, remove
the meat and
then let it soak
in milk for at
least another
few hours. Before cooking
the meat, prepare it with
salt, pepper
and flour.
And finally,
sit down with
your family
and enjoy the
fruits of your
labors!
Hunting License changes

More ecient and some fees reduced
By Amanda monthei
With the welcoming of a

new deer season, the state
of Michigan has also welcomed a new hunting licensing system, which
will affect not only
hunters, but also anglers
and recreation vehicle
users.
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, the
changes which took effect on March 1, 2014
will create a simpler,
more fair and efficient license buying process.
The changes were signed
into law by Governor Rick
Snyder in 2013.
Simply put, the changes
will require a base license
for all resident and nonresident hunters who hunt
in Michigan. The base license includes the hunting of small game, but
hunters will have to purchase additional licenses
for other game such as
deer, bear and turkey. The
base license price for residents is $11, while a nonresident must pay $121 in
base licensing charges.
Junior licenses are $6,
while the price for seniors
is $5.
According to the DNR,
the base license fees will
simplify the licensing
process, but the overall
goal of the base license is
to raise much-needed
funds for habitat improvement and conservation
while also providing additional support and funding for conservation
officers and field staff.
In addition to the new
base licensing program,
specific changes will be
made to the deer hunting
licensing process.
Whereas hunters were formerly required to buy separate licenses for different
hunting seasons, a single
deer license is now available, and is valid throughout archery, muzzleloader
and rifle seasons. A deer
combo license will also be
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An antlerless deer only license will also be available.
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Health Safety Tips for Hunters

John K. everett, d.o.
It's that time of year

again in Michigan. Thousands of people get up at
the crack of dawn during
firearm deer season to
hunt down that big buck.
And every year, media reports include stories of
hunters suffering heart
attacks while in the
woods. If you're not prepared, haven't had a physical and haven't exercised
much in the year since
the last hunt, you may be
putting yourself at a risk
of a heart attack.
Hunters rarely consider that their sport is
actually an athletic event
and that the excitement

and exertion take a toll
on their bodies. Hunters
should start training and
conditioning several
weeks before they perform, but most don't and
their heart and circulatory system sometimes
suffers the consequences.
Hunters who have not
been to their doctor in
the year since the last
hunt should take this opportunity to get a
checkup.
People should take a
look at their major risk
factors for heart disease
regularly. Ask your doctor to check your blood
pressure, cholesterol lev-
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els and make sure that

strenuous exercise is recommended.
Smoking is another
major risk factor for
heart attack and heart
disease. Other tips include avoiding a heavy
breakfast before heading
out into the woods and
avoiding hunting alone.
Bring a cell phone to
reach emergency services
if needed and tell friends
or family your location
and scheduled return.
Preparing early will
not only help with physical fitness come deer season, but also with overall
general health. Studies
show that being physically fit lowers heart disease risk even in people
who have other risk factors like high blood pressure and high blood
cholesterol.
Warning signs of a
heart attack are an uncomfortable pressure,
fullness, squeezing, or
pain in the center of the
chest that lasts more than
a few minutes, or goes
away and comes back
again. Also, the pain
spreads to the shoulders,

neck and arms and is
often accompanied by
lightheadedness, sweating, nausea and shortness
of breath. Stroke is also a
concern while hunting
and its warning signs include a sudden numbness
or weakness of the face,
arm or leg, and a sudden
dizziness and loss of coordination. Both heart attack and stroke are
medical emergencies and
911 needs to be accessed
immediately.
To help anyone start
a physical fitness program, the American
Heart Association (AHA)
has programs available at
www.heart.org . Founded
in 1924, the AHA is dedicated to reducing disability and death from
cardiovascular diseases
and stroke. These diseases, America's Number
1 and 3 killers, claim
more than 910,000 lives
each year.
Good luck in trying
to bag that buck, but let's
be careful out there!
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time
management
for the
By tony Lapratt
There are many hunters

who have big bucks in their
general area, but rarely
harvest or even see them.
This is not necessarily due
to their lack of hunting
skills or tactics; it's the way
their land is laid out. Let's
face it; most hunting land
is not setup for great hunting or more importantly
great deer movement. I
help many hunters every
year with their hunting
land and hunting tactics.
The following is an average
hunting property scenario.
Most hunting lands have
just one bedding area, like
swamps or thickets. The
problem with this scene is,
the buck just beds down
wind of the does and this
tells him everything that is
going on, and just by using
his nose. He will be able to
tell if any does are in heat
or if any other mature
bucks of his caliber are in
his territory.
In general, most hunting
Big Bucks
When a buck is moving you have the greatest chance at harvesting him. With
the old mindset of land and stand setups, he is bedded down during the daylight hours and you have virtually no chance at him.
lands also have only one
good food plot. In the
evening the does and small
bucks head for the food
plot, while the big buck
hangs tight, He stays tight
because he knows everything that has been going
on all day, by using his
nose. One bedding area
with one food plot means a
predictable pattern of
movement of the does and
small bucks, why move?
He also knows, that just
before dark he virtually
has only one place to visit
and this is where almost all
of the deer will be concentrated. In just a matter of
minutes he will find out
everything he wanted to
know for the evening on
that land, then move on to
your neighbor's property.
Let's talk scrapes that
occur with one bedding
area and one food plot. He

will create just a couple of
scrapes in each area because that would be satisfactory for a mature buck
in this one bedding, one
food plot setup. Here the
buck used up at most 20
minutes of his daytime
movement to check them
out and maybe freshen up a
scrape or two. Now he is
heading straight for the
neighbor's property and all
their stand locations. You
must control the buck's
daytime movement to improve your chances of success. I call this "Time
Management for Big
Bucks." There are just too
many tricks and tactics in
this concept that I developed, that space will not
allow me to explain in detail. It's truly unbelievable
how it's working on even
small properties, and it

could be yours.
Tree stand locations at
an old type, one bedding,
one food plot set-up hunting lands. There are only a
couple of great stand locations and when you have
only one or two, most
hunters will over-hunt
them, which makes them
virtually worthless. This is
a serious problem on many
hunting properties.
Just because it's early October, that doesn't mean
you head for your best deer
stand site. Most hunters do
a great job of reading the
signs and picking the right
tree. The problem, that
many hunters don't understand is the time frame
movement of bucks and
when that stand will be
deadly.
That's why it's important
to understand the four

stages of the rut. When
you don't understand the
four stages, you just may
be hunting your stands
during the wrong time period. Usually hunters are
in their stands too early,
the big buck is not yet
moving, (looking for and
checking out the does) he
knows that you are there
and now he is tipped off
along with the rest of the
bucks in the area. So, it's
easy to see the problems
caused by a property
setup poorly and stand
use timing. Some stands
should be setup to be used
only at the peak of the
rut, with the location
being carefully selected.
My Ultimate Land Management concept that we
can strategically layout
on your property. You
need at least three doe
bedding areas and three
buck bedding areas.
These are minimum numbers. Now with this scenario the big buck cannot
keep track of all the does
by simply bedding downwind of them. Also there
are other bucks on your
property. This added competition, plus not knowing
what's happening and
where, due to many scattered doe and buck-bedding areas on your land
makes him restless. So,
with this type of setup he
must move about to find
out what is going on.
When a buck is moving
you have the greatest
chance at harvesting him.
With the old mindset of
land and stand setups, he
is bedded down during
the daylight hours and
you have virtually no
chance at him.
Many buck and doe bedding areas, large number
of proper stand setup lo-
cations and what should I

know to make it work? A
lot to think about. At my
52-acre, Whitetail Habitat
Research Center and
Whitetail Boot Camp that
focuses on small acreages,
we have made one of the
most exciting discoveries
in whitetail movement
control.
Yes, not only can I get
most of the bucks in my
area to bed on my land
but also control where
they bed and it will work
on your property no matter what size it is.
This concept of buck
movement control is
unique and not what
other professionals in the
business are doing or talking about. They basically
take a thick area or a recent logging site or just
designate a piece of land
as a safe area (sanctuary)
by staying away from it.
This thick cover and unvisited land by humans
will automatically encourage deer to make it their
home and make bedding
areas throughout this designated safe area.
The big problem is, just
that, they make beds all
over their personal safe
area. One day they bed in
the middle of the sanctuary, the next day on the
edge of it. To keep the
deer in their safe area you
will need to hunt away
from it. The deer are bedding all over and if you
hunted there, you would
be bumping into them because you have no idea
where they are bedding,
causing this safe area to
lose its effectiveness.
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and Research Center and
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Field Dressing:
A job that should be kept simple and clean if done properly.
Just make sure youre properly equipped.
The field dressing
chore need not be overly
messy if the hunter carries the proper field
dressing equipment and
understands exactly
what he is trying to accomplish with the field
dressing process.
No, you're not trying to
gut out the deer. The intestines are only a small
part of what your going
to remove from a freshly
killed deer. Essentially,
field dressing removes all
the internal matter inside the deer's body cavity, including the chest
and paunch regions.
When this matter is removed, only the muscle
and skeleton are left intact. It's really as simple
as that, especially if you
carry the proper field
dressing equipment.
Because of possible
disease or parasites, it's a
good idea to carry a pair
of shoulder length skinning gloves. They protect
you, and they keep your

hands, arms and clothes
free of blood and other
gluppy stuff. You should
also carry 30 feet of light
cord, two sharp knives, a
small hand saw, and a
cheese cloth game bag or
two.
The good news is that
the entire chest and
paunch matter will easily
slide out of the deer's
body cavity. The trick is
to detach all the connecting muscle and tissue
that holds this matter inside the body.
The first chore is to insert your sharp knife
alongside the anus and
slice all around it until
that intestinal tract is
freed from the body. Use a
length of cord and tie it
shut to keep droppings
from escaping inside of
the deer later on when
you pull this tract back in
through the body cavity.
Next, lay the deer on its
back and make a cut in
Happy Hunting!
the hide from the vent up

to the deer's ribcage.
Work that hide away
from the middle of the
belly and lower chest
area until the muscle is
exposed. Now gently
tickle the muscle of the
belly with the tip of the
knife until it is sliced
open and the guts try to
pop out.
Now place your middle
and index finger into the
opening, thereby shoving
the guts back in, and continue opening up the
body cavity, sink those
two fingers to guide the
knife and keep the guts
away from the knife's
sharp edge. Eventually,
you'll have the body cavity opened up, exposing
the stomach, liver and intestines.
Now, gently slice away
the soft muscle, called the
diaphragm, that separates the paunch from
the chest. Reach up as far
as you can into the neck
and cut the windpipe

loose. Now work your
way along the deer's
backbone, disconnecting
the muscle that holds organs and paunch matter
in place. The last chore is
to reach in at the crotch
and pull the tied-off anus
tract back in through the
body cavity.
Everything is now disconnected, and you can
gently roll the deer onto
its side, with the body
cavity opening facing
downhill. The entire insides of the body cavity
will effortlessly slip out.
Pull the carcass away
from the messy area and
allow it to lie on its belly
side to drain the blood
out of the cavity. Now
you're ready to drag your
trophy to the vehicle and
get it home.
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By Amanda monthei
For Ultimate Wildlife

Taxidermy owner Jeff
Brodin, its all in the details.
From the first day that
he began his own taxidermy work, Jeff has emphasized the importance
of the small details, ones
that are sometimes overlooked by larger taxidermy operations with
more orders to fill.
I like to focus more on
the eyes and the nose, he
said. The eyes tell a lot on
a mount and a lot of people dont put the amount of
necessary detail in. You
need as much detail in the
mount as possible, and I
try to take each one as an
individual mount and get
the customers the best I
can give them.
Brodin, who opened Ultimate Wildlife Taxidermy
in 2011 in Charlevoix, said
he spent years working for
other local taxidermists
before taking it up on his
own. Through classes and
apprenticeships with
other taxidermists, including master taxidermist
Jim Dreves, Brodin developed the skills he needed
to make a go of it on his
own.
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teacher (Dreves), and hes
showed me things that
some local guys arent
doing, Brodin said. I
couldnt believe the difference until I compared
mine to theirs side by side.
Once you know what to
look for, its amazing.
Some people are happy
with (who they are already
working with), but I try to
do just that little extra detail in the eyes and the

face work and make it look
more realistic.
Brodin, who says he has
been an avid outdoorsmen
his whole life, also said
that one obstacle hes
faced is that many hunters

like to stick with the taxidermist theyve used in
the past. However, he
added that as a new small
business, he offers something that some larger operations cant the very
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to begin his own taxidermy work. Still, he considers himself lucky for
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LEGACY RESTAURANT - FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 95 YEARS. The Famous Sugar Bowl
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$ 8,000
MLS #288368
3 LOTS COMBINED ON GAYLORD COUNTRY CLUB GOLF

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great views of the golf course and surrounding areas.
$ 18,500
MLS #292253
10 ACRE BUILDING SITE ON THE STURGEON RIVER,

Located within 5 minutes to beautiful downtown Gaylord Michigan.
Build your dream home on acreage and waterfrontage.
$ 80,000
MLS #289213
WOODED LOT ON THE WATERFRONT ready for you to imagine

what you can do with it!
$ 16,500
MLS #292264
YOUR UP NORTH CAMPING SPOT AWAITS! 2.5 Acre parcel

with power and a road right to the clearing and campfire! Fully
enclosed with hardwoods, this is truly your own private camping spot
to own and enjoy for years. Call for details...
$ 13,500
MLS #290107
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Large frontage on East
Dixon Lake Rd. Corner lot. The mineral rights are included! Royalties in
2013 were $340.54, which more than cover the property taxes.
$ 11,900
MLS #291602
BEAUTIFUL WOODED 40 ACRE PARCEL of Northern Michigan

Forest. Roads, a clearing and some high terrain define this property that
sets up nicely for hunting (Deer, Elk, Bear, Upland Birds), camping, or building that home in the woods. Nice timber potential as well. Seller motivated.
$ 72,500
MLS #286286
IDEAL 82 ACRE PARCEL that's only 6 miles from downtown

Gaylord ready for your new home. Perfect piece for hunting wildlife or
morels! Quiet stream runs through the property with plenty of trails
and berry bushes.
$ 79,900
MLS #291672
STURGEON RIVER ESTATES - Gorgeous 10 acres with River

Frontage! Outstanding Building Site with Great Views and Privacy!
Fisherman's delight! Plus - Just Minutes Away From Gaylord!
$ 79,000
MLS #288820
SCENIC WOODS AND SLOPING TERRAIN. EXCELLENT gives

many possibilities many unique house designs Michaywe offers many
amenities to their members including a club house and pool, not to
mention deeded access to a private beach
$ 5,000
MLS #292243
AMAZING 10 ACRES WITH STURGEON RIVER FRONTAGE!

Outstanding Building Site with Great Views and Privacy! Plus - Just
Minutes Away from Gaylord, Blacktop Driveway and Wolmanized Deck
Built on a Pond!
$ 99,000
MLS #288821
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Multiple potential business possibilities with this

5,400 sq ft+ building featuring 4 large 13' x 16'
overhead doors for heavy equipment, one smaller 9'
x 10' overhead door, and a 5 TON crane in the warehouse. Private entrance on quiet Illinois Ave.
Additional properties available and priced to sell.
MLS #282654
$130,000
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24,000 square feet of warehouse space that
includes (1) 3 Ton & (2) 10 Ton Cranes - 600 Amp
service with 1,000 Amp panel - (1) Quincy 20 H.P.
air compressor - Ceilings are 24' at the side wall &
28' in center with 20' clearance for cranes. Over
1,000 square feet of office space in this extra large
industrial building makes this the perfect place for
your business.
MLS #292232
$880,000
80 ACRES FOR HUNTING AND RECREATIONAL USE.

Near snowmobile trails and Lakes of the North. Also available as (2) 40
acre parcels.
$ 128,000
MLS #281708
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Bring your business to this attractive location!

Perfect for many potential business uses. Neat and
clean showroom that offers storage and office
space. Features an 8x10 overhead door for easy
access. Sitting on 3 large lots, this property is perfect for development or perhaps outdoor merchandise. Land contract terms available as building is
move in ready! High Visibility on M-32.
MLS #281860
$64,500
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Great location for sports bar! This unique property is

over four acres and comes with a fenced-in ball field.
Former bar/restaurant building in need of repairs, but
has tons of potential. Includes 14 X 10 walk-in cooler!
Possibilities are endless. Liquor license is available.
Seller offering terms.
MLS #290879
$200,000
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with 14' side walls. Storage racks increase usable area.
Shop office with heat and a/c - perfect for contractor or
''Guy Toy Chest''. Carefree ownership with grass cut and
snow removed. Convenient location opposite the High
School. Immediate occupancy. Great Price.
MLS #293523
$48,900
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$ 1,600
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Valley.Acreage gently slopes to the waters edge offering 200 of frontage
on private O'Rourke Lake. Owner will split into two (2) lots, $100,000
each.
$ 199,000
MLS #292691
PEACEFUL AND SERENE THIS 10 ACRE PARCEL offers the
best of N MI wooded building sites. Nestled into the woods with a mix
of hardwoods and evergreens could be your dream home on a private
and secluded home site just minutes from Gaylord and Johannesburg.
Close to golf and ski resorts and surrounded by the splendor of
Northern Michigan and all the trails to be explored this parcel is ready
to be enjoyed year round!
$ 24,900
MLS #292950
BEAUTIFUL AND PRISTINE 23 ACRES PARCEL with the
Thunder Bay River as your southern boarder and elevated views from
the banks offer amazing building sites. Trails throughout the property
for year round enjoyment. A unique must see!
$ 64,500
MLS #293582
YOUR DREAM HUNTING CAMP IS NOW AVAILABLE! 40
Acres of pristine forest with elevated banks and low lying areas
throughout the property. Over 2250 ft of private frontage on the beautiful Thunder Bay River with excellent fishing on your own peaceful
river setting. One room log cabin perfect for hunting camp and warm
enough with the fireplace for year round enjoyment, great for snowmobile trips in the winter! A one of a kind setting, surrounded by state
and private land. Call today to get in before hunting season!
$ 99,000
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8162 W HULBERT RD. , FREDERIC
CLEAN AND NEAT 3BR 2BA HOME on a beautiful setting.This 10 Acre Parcel is bordered by State Land to the North
and is made up of hardwoods and conifers, with room for small farming or food plots. Close to the Au Sable River
and snowmobile trails, this is a great home for year round or seasonal living. Wildlife of all sorts roam the area, making it a good hunting spot for that hunter who doesn't want to travel too far from home! Plenty of room for storage in the detached, heated garage with unfinished upper loft, and two spacious additions provides room to spread
MLS #287528
out. Lease/Option Available. $68,500
3747 E DIXON LAKE ROAD , GAYLORD
BEAUTIFUL OTSEGO LOG HOMe located on approx 10 pristine acres. Features include: vaulted ceilings w/
exposed log beams & floor to ceiling windows in the great room, additional family room which could be used as
a 3rd bedroom, two covered porches, large front yard with fieldstone retaining wall, two car detached garage with
heated wood shop in the rear (all tools neg.), two stall horse barn with cement floor, fenced grazing/riding area
with trails through the forest. Basement ready to be finished & has a wood stove hook up & bilco doors. Seller to
MLS #292230
contribute up to $2,500 towards closing costs $209,000
7912 OLD STATE ROAD , JOHANNESBURG
ROOT TRAIL , FREDERIC
THIS TRULY IS ONE OF A KIND - BELIEVE IT...YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT: 185 acres of absolutely great hunting as well as privacy with blinds and plantings all on One
half mile of Little Bass Lake frontage. The landscaped site includes pond, waterfalls AND playable Golf Green & Fairway. 4,100Sq.Ft. main home, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, great room with full wet bar, 4BRs, 4.5BAs, perfect master suite and a kitchen that will thrill the most discerning cook. Attached heated & finished garage features
MLS #292888
work shop plus bonus room above. Also includes guest home and bunk house. $1,400,000
9076 HOSSLER ROAD , ATLANTA
SPECTACULAR AND PRISTINE, this home is located amongst some of the more beautiful river frontage and acreage
in N. Michigan. 2Br 1Ba with spacious living room and complimented by both a large pole barn and 2 car garage.
One room log cabin located on the back 40 offer superb hunting and fishing, plus space for guests or to just ''get
away'' on your own property. 23 Acres across the street with the river as your southern boarder and elevated views
from the banks offer amazing building sites. Trails throughout the property and bordered by State Land for year
MLS #293584
round enjoyment. A unique must see! $289,000
3207 WHITEHOUSE TRAIL , GAYLORD
SPECTACULAR VIEWS ABOUND in this sharp and rustic home sitting atop the Pigeon River Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views from inside and out as you relax and listen to the river flow by. Tastefully done interior for entertaining in the main living room with large walls of windows, complimented with vaulted ceilings and spacious bedrooms. Kitchen neatly organized and home has room to sit in every space in the house, including next to the original fireplace. Spacious decking perched over the valley edge with private access to the river, 57+ Acres of natural
MLS #293045
forest and pristine river frontage. $325,000
Beautiful and secluded 20 Acres with 2 roughed in

Bedrooms, living area & kitchen. Wood heat allows year
round enjoyment, or great seasonal property. Perfect for
a hunting camp, this location is truly an up north get
away! Trails and wildlife blinds, fruit trees and clearings,
MLS #293736
throughout the property. $67,500
HANNIGANS ROAD , BEAVER ISLAND
READY MADE HUNTING CAMP ON BEAUTIFUL BEAVER ISLAND! This 40 Acre camp located in the heart of the
Island is filled with a mix of hardwoods, evergreens, cedar swamp and 23 mature Apple Trees in the 1.5 Acre clearing. 28x16 cabin sleeps up to 8 comfortably and is equipped with propane, wood burning stove, & generator for
heat & power. Adjacent to State Land with roads & trails throughout the property, & active blinds already set for
watching wildlife, this camp is turn key and ready to be enjoyed. Priced to sell, this property could be your dream
MLS #291598
come true. Call today to set up your showing! $129,900
4141 BLACKBERRY LANE , ALBA
60 Acres of beautiful Hardwoods & Fields surround this home nestled into the hills. Enjoy this property as a year
round residence, or as an ideal hunting or seasonal camp. Roads & trails throughout the property offer ideal conditions for wildlife viewing & outdoor activities, with room for gardens & fields for crops. Very comfortable home
with stone fireplace & year round Sun Room which compliment the large kitchen & dining room. 2 car garage &
extra storage in basement make this a home with space to roam inside & out. Close to Boyne,Treetops, Shanty
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Creek & Snowmobile trls. Home Warranty! $159,900
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Hunting safely should be

your main priority on any
hunting expedition. There
are multiple deaths and injuries each year from
firearms.Knowing and abiding by gun safety rules is essential in returning home to
your family each and every
night.
No one knows gun safety
like the National Rifle Association. Listed below are
some gun safety tips contributed by our friends at the
N.R.A. Your decision to practice gun safety just might
save your life.
Gun Safety Tips

Your decision to practice gun safety
just might save your life.
The fundamental NRA rules

for safe gun handling are:
Always keep the gun
pointed in a safe direction.
This is the primary rule of
gun safety. A safe direction
means that the gun is
pointed so that even if it
were to go off it would not
cause injury or damage. The
key to this rule is to control
where the muzzle or front
end of the barrel is pointed
at all times. Common sense
dictates the safest direction,
depending on different circumstances.
Always keep your finger
off the trigger until ready to
shoot.
When holding a gun, rest
your finger on the trigger
guard or along the side of
the gun. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not
touch the trigger.
Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
Whenever you pick up a
gun, immediately engage the
safety device if possible,
and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking
into the chamber(s) which
should be clear of ammunition. If you do not know how
to open the action or inspect
the chamber(s), leave the
gun alone and get help from
someone who does.

When using or storing a
gun, always follow these
NRA rules:
Know how to use the

gun safely.
Before handling a gun,
learn how it operates. Know
its basic parts, how to safely
open and close the action
and remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine. Remember, a guns
mechanical safety device is
never foolproof. Nothing can
ever replace safe gun handling.
Be sure the gun is safe

to operate.
Just like other tools, guns
need regular maintenance to
remain operable. Regular
cleaning and proper storage
are a part of the guns general upkeep. If there is any
question concerning a guns
ability to function, a knowledgeable gunsmith should
look at it.
Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
Only BBs, pellets, cartridges or shells designed for
a particular gun can be fired
safely in that gun. Most guns
have the ammunition type

stamped on the barrel. Ammunition can be identified
by information printed on
the box and sometimes
stamped on the cartridge. Do
not shoot the gun unless you
know you have the proper
ammunition.
Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
Guns are loud and the
noise can cause hearing
damage. They can also emit
debris and hot gas that could
cause eye injury. For these
reasons, shooting glasses
and hearing protectors
should be worn by shooters
and spectators.
Never use alcohol or overthe-counter, prescription or
other drugs before or while
shooting.
Alcohol, as well as any
other substance likely to impair normal mental or physical bodily functions, must
not be used before or while
handling or shooting guns.
Store guns so they are not
accessible to unauthorized
people.
Many factors must be considered when deciding
where and how to store
guns. A persons particular
situation will be a major
part of the consideration.

Dozens of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices that attach directly to
the gun are available. However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical
safeties built into guns, can
fail and should not be used
as a substitute for safe gun
handling and the observance
of all gun safety rules.
Be aware that certain
types of guns and many
shooting activities require
additional safety precautions.
Know your target and

what is beyond.
Be absolutely sure you
have identified your target
beyond any doubt. Equally
important, be aware of the
area beyond your target.
This means observing your
prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in
a direction in which there
are people or any other potential for mishap. Think
first. Shoot second.
Cleaning
Regular cleaning is important in order for your gun to
operate correctly and safely.
Taking proper care of it will
also maintain its value and
extend its life. Your gun
should be cleaned every time
that it is used.
A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also
be cleaned before shooting.
Accumulated moisture and
dirt, or solidified grease and
oil, can prevent the gun from
operating properly.
Before cleaning your gun,
make absolutely sure that it
is unloaded. The guns action should be open during
the cleaning process. Also,
be sure that no ammunition
is present in the cleaning
area.
Venison
Venison
Rolled Venison Roast

Ingredients list:
4lb. piece of venison (rump or top of
round, rolled and tied) 4 cups of milk
t. pepper 1 bay leaf
t. onion salt t. garlic powder
1 can cream of chicken soup 5 T. shortening
1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 C.
water
1 onion (chopped)
Instructions
Soak meat 1-2 hours in
milk. Remove meat
from milk and sprinkle
with pepper, garlic, and
onion salt. Brown meat
in shortening over high
heat. Put meat in a
covered roasting pan,
add soups, bay leaf,
onion and water. Roast
2 hours at 300 F.
Venison Soup
Ingredients list:
1 C. diced potatoes t. pepper

C. diced celery t. savory
C. chopped onions 1 T. sugar
Dolfis Secret Slow-cooked Venison

Ingredients list:
2-3 lbs venison 29 oz.
tomato sauce
1 stick butter 1 can
tomato paste
1 onion (sliced) t. baking
soda
1 green pepper (sliced) 2
T. Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic (minced) 1 T.
beef bouillon
pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in skillet. Brown venison, onion, and green pepper in
a skillet. Put half of the tomato
sauce and remainder of other ingredients in a crockpot. Add
venison, onions, and green pepper to crockpot. Add remainder
of tomato sauce to crockpot.
Cook on high until it boils. Turn
to low and cook 5 to 7 hours.
Serve with rice.
Venison
Venison
2 lbs. venison 2 T. chopped parsley
2 qts. Cold water 3 C tomato juice
1 C. diced carrots 2 T. salt
Instructions
Simmer meat in salted
water for 2 to 2
hours, shimming occasionally. Let broth stand
overnight (or until fat
has congealed). Remove congealed fat.
Add vegetables, juice,
and seasonings. Simmer slowly for 2-3
hours.
Venison Stir-fry
Ingredients list:
2 lbs. venison (sliced thin) C.
sesame oil
C. baby pea pods C.
chopped green pepper
C. sliced carrots 6 large mushrooms (sliced)
8 oz. water chestnuts C.
chicken broth
C. diced celery T. dry mustard
C. chopped onions 3 to 4 C.
cooked rice
Instructions
Heat pan or wok to 375 F.
Add oil. Cook venison
until browned and remove
from pan. Cook vegetables, chicken broth, and
mustard until vegetables
are nearly tender. Add
cooked venison. Simmer
5 to 10 minute or until
vegetables are tender.
Serve over rice.
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Venison
Venison
Easy Venison Stew

"This is a simple and tasty way I
make venison. Like anything else it's
better with fresh ingredients rather
than canned, but this is what I had
on hand. This is wonderful served
over brown or wild rice."
Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients list:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 pound venison, cut into strips
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in
a large skillet over
medium heat; cook
and stir the onion
and garlic in the hot
oil until the onion is
translucent, about 5
minutes. Add the
venison to the skillet; cook and stir
until evenly
browned. Stir the
tomatoes, mushrooms, thyme, sage,
tarragon, and salt
into the mixture;
cover the skillet and
allow the mixture to
simmer until the
venison is tender, 30
to 40 minutes.
Venison Breakfast Sausage

"My husband is an avid hunter
and we make this sausage every
year. We add pork to the venison
because the venison has such a
low fat content. For the pork we
get really fatty looking roast
ground at our grocery store."
Prep Time: 45 Min
Ingredients list:
6 pounds ground venison
2 pounds ground pork
1/4 cup sugar-based curing
mixture (such as Morton
Tender Quick)
1 tablespoon fresh-ground
black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red
pepper flakes
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons dried sage
Instructions
In a very large bowl or plastic tub, sprinkle the venison and
pork with the curing mixture,
pepper, pepper flakes, sugar,
and sage. Mix very well to evenly
incorporate everything. When
working with large quantities of
sausage, cook a small piece to
make sure the seasoning is exactly how you like it.
Divide into 1 pound portions and freeze.
Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 93
Total Fat: 4.1g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Venison
Whitetail Jerky
"Sweet and
hot venison
jerky is perfect
for a snack
while hiking,
camping, fishing, etc."
Prep Time:20 Min
Cook Time:3 Hrs
Recipe Yield
1 pound of
venison
Ingredients list:
1 tablespoon sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton Tender Quick)
1 tablespoon dark brown
sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon whole mustard
seed
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red
pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 pound lean venison roast,
trimmed of all fat and sinew
Instructions
Combine curing mixture, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard seed,
ground pepper, red pepper, and liquid
smoke in a large bowl. Mix until evenly
blended, and set aside.
Slice venison with the grain into
strips 3/16-inch thick, and 2-inches
wide. Add to curing mixture and gently
mix together until every slice is coated
with curing mix. Place into a plastic bag,
squeeze out all air, and seal; or place
into a glass or plastic bowl and cover.
Refrigerate for at least 18 hours to cure.
Turn oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Spray two wire racks with
cooking spray, and place onto cookie
sheets.
Squeeze excess liquid from the
venison, and lay the strips onto the prepared wire racks, making sure the
pieces do not touch each other. Place
the jerky into the oven, and cook until
dried, 3 to 8 hours, depending on the
temperature of your oven.
You can tell the meat is done when
it no longer bends and you could break
off a piece with ease, but the meat
should not be so dry as to be crisp and
break. It is better to be less dry than
over dried, because you can finish it by
letting it air dry to perfection. Do not
worry about color changes of the jerky;
it will get lighter and harder as it continues to dry over time. Jerky can be
frozen or kept in sealed containers in
the refrigerator.
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25 Deer Hunting Tips for Success

Youve read all the ways
to kill a good buck. Here are
some tips guaranteed to
have you eating tag soup
instead of venison this winter.
If youve spent enough
time in the whitetail woods,
you know by now that there
is no such thing as a sure
bet technique, stand setup, or secret to guarantee
you a crack at a mature
buck this year. A wise man
once said we all make mistakes, but if you learn from
those mistakes, they can be
a positive in the long run.
The following whitetail
hunting screw-ups are classics repeated by countless
deer hunters each fall.
1. Who Needs a Flashlight?

Believe it or not, there are
deer hunters who are, literally, afraid of the dark.

They wont walk to their
stands before first light, and
they make sure they leave
so they can get back to the
truck before a light is
needed. Considering that
deer are crepuscular, meaning they see best in the dim
light of dawn and dusk
and mature bucks prefer
moving very early and late
or in the dark, dont you
think you need to be in the
tree stand then, too?
2. Im Bored, so Maybe Ill

still hunt a While
Nothing will screw up a
prime area for standers
than recklessly still hunting when youre
bored, tired,
or cold. Still
hunting
(hot, iced or frozen)
3. Dont Scout, Either Before or During, the Rut

You cant shoot a mature
buck if you dont know
where one is living. That
takes scouting, which takes
time, which none of us has
enough of. Pre-season scouting should uncover big
tracks, old buck rub lines
and deer scrapes, bedding
thickets, and travel routes
between bedding areas and
feeding areas. During the
season, scouting on-the-go,
then hunting over hot sign
that day, is perhaps the best
way of all to get a shot at a
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4. I Think Ill Hunt the

Monster Stand Again this
Fall
Yeah, we killed a book
buck off that stand back
when Bush 41 was president. It should be good. Except that is hasnt been. Set
your stands based on recent
scouting and in areas that
have produced well within
the past couple of years, but
no more, or you risk getting
lots of reading in, but little
shooting.
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Brodin said of his goals

for his his taxidermy.
But like I said, I dont
want to get extra big
where I have to hire two
or three people. Then it becomes
too commercial, and youre
pumping them out as fast as you
can without doing that detail
work.
Ultimate Wildlife Taxidermy
is located just south of
Charlevoix in Norwood. Brodin
specializes in fish and game
mounts, and offers deals on
mounts for all youth hunters. He
added that he will offer 25 percent off mounts to anyone who
brings or refers to this article
while in the shop. Arent you
happy you read all the way to
the end?
For more information on Ultimate Wildlife Taxidermy, visit
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Its in the Details

Continued from pAge15
being able to open his own shop,

given the years of part-time
work experience he was offered
elsewhere before the business
venture.
Ive always loved to hunt and
fish and I was lucky enough to
start part time for a local taxidermist, he said. I enjoyed it
and was there for several years
until I decided to pursue it on
my own and learn it.
As of now, Brodin is embracing small and sustainable business growth so he can maintain
the high level of craftsmanship
that has so defined his business
thus far. That being the case, Ultimate Wildlife Taxidermy is
only open on evenings and
weekends, which accommodates
Brodins other full-time job.
Im hoping to make it to
where its a full-time business,
Your hunt for the perfect property is over!
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NINE ACRES near Sturgeon Bay,
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Tips for Success

ment Before Heading

Afield
The hunting season is no
time to take the squeak out
of your tree stand, find out
your flashlight batteries are
dead, or wonder where your
face mask is. The devil is in
the details, as they say.
Make sure you take care of
them before opening day.
6. My (Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Handgun) is Always

Dead-on
Go ahead; dont sight it in
before your hunt. When Big
Toby comes cruising by and
you cant believe you
missed, blame it on buck
fever. It cant be the weapon.
Until you check it later and
find it is off by a foot.
7. More is Always Better

If a little of this magic
scent stuff is good, the
whole bottle should really
draw em in from miles
around. A deers nose is so
sensitive it can smell a drop
or two of scent plenty far
off. Too much scent will
spook it, as sure as the sun
rises in the east.
8. Dont Practice Shooting

Well before the hunting
season is the time to try out
a new firearm, and then
carefully sight it in with the
exact ammo youll be hunting with. When that trophy
buck comes strolling past
and the jitters take over, you
dont want to have to even
think about whether or not
the gun shoots true or not.
9. Dont Set Your Tree

stand in a Concealed Area
Sure the leaves are off the
trees now, but thats the
main reason you have to
take care not to be sticking

out like a sore thumb when
on stand. Whenever possible, set up in small clusters
of trees and off the skyline,
so that it will be tough for a
sharp-eyed doe to pick you
off. If you think you know
which way the bucks might
be traveling from, then set
your stand up behind the
trunk so that it will give you
additional cover. And you
should also set your stands
as high as is practical.
10. Assume You Know

More than the Hunting
Guide or Outfitter
Sure, youve hunted
whitetails for 20 years. But
thats back home. This is
new country, and part of the
reason you are paying a
guide/outfitter is because of
his expertise both in knowing where the deer are and
how to best hunt them in
his own back yard. If you
dont trust him, you shouldnt have booked the hunt.
11. Dont Hunt Funnels

Bucks are tough to pattern during the deer rut
simply because they are
constantly on the move in
search of estrous does. The
best place to find them during the day is in a funnel located between a known doe
bedding area and known
doe feeding area, or between two known doe bedding areas. Its really as
simple as that. Too many
bow hunters insist on hunting scrapes, or field edges,
or rub lines all good
choices at times at the cost
of hunting funnels.
12. In Farm Country, Forget About Wind Direction,
Because These Deer are
Used to Smelling People All
the Time
OK, maybe they are. That
doesnt mean they like it, or
come a-runnin every time
they smell some human
B.O. The smell of diesel
from a tractor isnt nearly
as threatening as how you
smell sitting in a tree. Always watch the wind.
13. Dont Worry About

Scent Control
Hunters used to think
that all those scent-eliminating and controlling products were a joke until
they seriously tested them,
both in the field and under
strict laboratory conditions.

When used as advertised
most work quite well. Never
compromise your scent-control system, which should
include regularly laundering outwear in unscented
detergent, showering before
each stand shift with unscented soap and shampoo,
and spraying yourself and
your gear liberally with a
scent-eliminating spray just
prior to climbing into your
stand.
14. Be Sure to Check in

with Your Buddies Every
Hour, for Safetys Sake
Its popular for hunters
Deer Rubs
Deer rubs are created
when a male deer rubs his
forehead and antlers
against the base of a tree.
In late summer and early
fall rubs are usually made
by bucks rubbing the velvet
off their newly acquired
antlers. During the rut and
late season, rubs can be
made by aggressive bucks
strengthening their neck
muscles or bucks just marking out their home territory.
A bucks forehead gland will
leave a scent to let other
deer know who made the
rub. Bucks sometimes use
the same tree to rub but, as
often as not, rubs are made
at random before and during the rut. It will be easy to
tell a tree that has been visited and rubbed multiple
times from a tree thats just
been rubbed once. The
trees can vary in size from
just a little sapling to a mature tree 4 to 8 inches
wide. Bucks usually prefer
a soft tree such as a cedar
or a pine. Most experienced
hunters say that the bigger
the rub the bigger the deer.
A spike does not have the
spread between his antlers

that it would need to rub a
tree that a mature deer can
get his horns around. Now
that does not mean big
bucks rub only big trees.
Remember big bucks can
also rub thick bushes to remove velvet from its
antlers.
Rubs are fairly easy to
spot in the woods. They are
also a definite sign that a
buck has been through the
area. I look for a fresh rub
line or a heavy concentration of fresh rubs when
looking for stand placement. More often than not,
you can pin point a bucks
home territory by the rub
lines that surround it. When
scouting for rubs you
should never touch them or
spread to much human
scent around the area. If
you find several big fresh
rubs with deep gouges and
pieces of bark lying around
it. Hang your stand or make
a mental note of the area
and get out. Chances are
you have a wall-hanger frequenting the area.
to carry two-way radios in

the tree stand these days
(where legal, of course.)
And they are great, both
for safety and for calling
the meat wagon once someone has a deer down. But
the last thing you need is
someone to radio you in to
come back for lunch and
spook one of the biggest
deer you have ever seen in
your life away. Stories and
jokes are for the campfire
after dark.
thickets. Heres where your

scouting will pay off in
spades.
15. Dont Hunt Doe Pockets
The pre-rut and rut are

when calling really shines.
Now is the time to break
out those grunt and doe
bleat calls, as well as your
rattling bags, boxes, and
antlers, and have at it. Too
many bow hunters continue to believe that sitting
passively on stand is always their best plan of attack. That is a popular way
to hunt, but there are times
when the judicious use of
When hunting the rut, estrous does equal bucks. By

hunting known doe pockets, youll be in an area that
mature bucks will frequent
as they seek out does that
have just come into estrous. That means afternoons on or near green
fields or other crops, or
mornings along acorn
ridges or near bedding
16. Squirrels Have a Way

of Deceiving Hunters
They hear squirrels making ruckus all the time, and
they dont think anything
of it. REMAIN ALERT. One
of these days its not going
to be a squirrel making the
noise, but an eight point
buck.
17. Dont Use Calls or

Scents
calls can turn the tables in

your favor. The same is
true of deer attractant
scents. Using deer urine in
mock deer scrapes or along
access trails leading past
your shooting lanes can, at
times, bring bucks past
that you would not have
had an opportunity at. And
dont forget decoys, which
when used under the right
conditions can drive rutting bucks wild. While calling, using scents, and deer
decoys are not a sure thing,
when used with the season,
conditions, and local hunting pressure in mind, they
can be real tag-fillers.
18. The Old Folks MTV

A buddy once called The
Weather Channel the Old
Folks MTV. Pretty hilarious except that it illustrates how important it is
to check the weather daily.
Changes in wind direction
and intensity, approaching
storm fronts, and air temperature changes directly

affect how and where you
hunt on any given day. If
youre not on top of this,
youre doomed.
19. Im Hungry
Bring food to snack on
and plenty of liquids, and
plan on staying in the
woods all day. This is especially crucial during the
deer rut, when bucks are
moving all day long and
sometimes moving best
from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. Its a numbers game
the more hours you put in
on stand, the better your
chances of seeing the buck
you want. You dont need to
go back to camp for a nap.
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Time Management
will show you in detail

how to make individual
beds for bucks and individual beds for does. Applying
the seven components that
I discovered you will be
able to control exactly
where young and mature
bucks will bed.
You will also, by applying these seven components be able to control
where does bed. Not only
will you be able to make individual beds to suit bucks
and does, you will be able
to cause them to bed in the
same beds or area continuously. Over the years I have
fine-tuned it to a true art to
insure they bed exactly in
the spot or area that I want
them to.
This opens up all kinds
of advantages in hunting
or controlling their movement. For example, I can
get extremely close to their
bedding area and still not
disturb them or destroy
the sanctuary, because I
know right where they are.
Like Old Limper, he was
my first test animal. Could
I grow a true trophy buck
and protect him from the
other surrounding hunters
on such a small piece of
property? Of course all
kinds of problems arose as
the years went by. I had to
develop new concepts and
strategies, like some of the
ones mentioned. Yes, I
could grow a true mature
whitetail like Old Limper.
When I took him, he was 71/2 years old and field
dressed at 240 lbs. Old
Limper grossed 160 inches
B&C. He moved into one of
my beds that I had designed and made, when he
was 1-1/2 years old and
stayed there for his entire

life, that is, until I shot him
at less than 50 yards from
his permanent bed.
I let Old Limper walk
three days in a row, as I observed his 160-inch plus
B&C rack, this was the previous year at 6-1/2 years of
age. As mentioned, the following year was the year
that I shot him. I noticed
he was starting to decline
so I decided to harvest him
and only when the timing
was right. It took only
three days of hunting to
get an eight-yard shot with
my bow. When you know
where that big buck is
going to be at the end of
his morning rounds and
where he will be going during his evening rounds,
you have changed the odds
greatly in your favor.
Can you see how truly
amazing all this is? Old
Limper was truly a magnificent animal and I had
the privilege and honor to
learn much from him over
the years.
You need to make many
food plots, strategically located all over your property. This Ultimate Land
Management concept of
placing beds and food plots
learned from years of experience will disperse the
deer activities over the entire landscape of your
property. This will encourage better deer movement
throughout your land.
Remember the old type
land management, where
the buck just had to make a
couple of scrapes? With
the Ultimate Land Management setup the mature
buck will need to make
many scrapes in or near
the many food plots and

also around the now many
doe bedding areas.
Compare the old type
stand setups on the old
property to the Ultimate
Land Management stand
setups on your land. The
old property has only a
couple of good stand sites,
while on your Ultimate
Land Managed property
not only has it many stand
sites, they are super setups
giving you opportunities
between the many doe bedding areas and many small
but luscious killing type
food plots. Also, let's not
forget about the many new
buck-bedding sites that
add to the total deer movement.
The magic list of effective improvements on your
land, just goes on and on,
which allows you, the
hunter, to bounce around
from one great stand to another. This not only gives
you improved hunting experiences using many
stands but will also confuse the big buck. He will
have a difficult time figuring you out. By now, you
should easily see why it's
so important to have your
land strategically laid out
using Ultimate Land Management concepts. I guarantee it will make for some
unbelievable deer hunting.
It is very important
whether deer feed in food
plots during the day or
night and this, you can influence. You arrange the
food plot setup in relation
to nearby beds, cover etc.
will influence when (daytime use) and how deer
enter or exit it, how long
they feed and even
whether you will get a
good close shot.
Food plots should be
used for more than just
feeding deer. The social
needs of whitetails, includes opportunities for

bucks to make scrapes and
have the necessary licking
branches above it. Food
plots are an ideal location
for bucks to make scrapes
and locating these exact
hot spots can be under
your control, which of
course is near your stand
setup.
There are several types
of food plots. I call one
type, killing fields.
They are smaller in size
(1/8 to 3/4 acre), they are
usually close to bedding
areas or thick cover, and
they should be planted
with a food source that
peaks during hunting season.
Still another type, is one
I call, "The meat and potato
food plot." I like to call
them that because I'm a
farm boy. These meat and
potato plots are bigger, and
designed to take care of
the whitetails' nutritional
needs. The best place to locate them is toward the
center of your property to
draw the deer away from
the property lines and with
the many smaller killing
fields strategically located
outside your meat and potato (final deer destination)
fields. They usually are
planted with a smorgasbord of plant types, thus
taking care of the whitetails nutritional needs
throughout the seasons.
These meat and potato
food plots work hand in
hand with the killing
fields. The deer will enter
the killing fields earlier
and first because they are
closer to their bedding
areas and are smaller,
which aids in the deer's
comfort need of safety dur-
Time Management
ing daylight. When

evening approaches the
deer will usually gravitate
to the meat and potato
food plots. This is due to
the variety and quantity of
food, plus the deer's social
needs of being with other
groups of deer. They also
prefer the larger open
fields for security during
the evening and nighttime
hours.
When you start laying
out your food plots you
will need to have a bird's
eye view of the landscape.
You should look at an aerial map, this will give you
a clearer picture of how
the food plot coincides
with the bedding areas,
property lines, heavy
cover, stand locations,
other food plot sites etc.,

also how you will enter
and exit each and every
food plot.
Do not forget wind directions, this is crucial, two
stands per hunting site is
what I recommend. Look
for natural funnels on
your aerial; you may be
surprised to find one you
didn't even think about.
All of the above questions
need to be answered before you start clearing or
planting your food plot
sites. You may need to hire
heavy equipment owners
to do serious excavating
and dozing done on your
land. You will find many
of the answers that you
will need to know in other
sections of this book.
43,771
Acres of
State Land
Next you will need to
choose the perfect tree
stand. I always try to
choose a tree that is as big
and round as me, (that's a
big tree). I would choose a
multiply trunk tree unless
there was a big conifer in
the area.
Many times the perfect
tree is 20-30 yards away
from all the action. Some
hunters will place their
stand in a small tree stand
location, right in the action and get picked off by
the alpha doe. To correct
this possibility from happening I place my stand in
the perfect tree and then
bring the deer to me.
One method of bringing
the deer to you is called
funneling. This is where
you move brush or cut
trees halfway to control
deer travel. The debris
from the dozer also can be
used to create funnels and
help control deer movement.
Of course you can design the food plot to be
closer to that perfect tree
stand setup.
Take your old type, land
setup and start with that
large single food plot and
break it up into four
smaller fields. Here, instead of allowing that big
buck to stand in one
comer for a minute and
know all that he needs to
know, we will make him
move from plot to plot and
work for his knowledge
and probably hang around
for a minute or so. Remember, he wants to
know, which doe groups
are out there, is there any
competition with other
mature bucks etc. and this
will take more time if he
needs to visit more than
one food plot.
With several food plots
in one area this buck will
look into the first plot and
note that there are some

does there but he knows
that there should be a lot
more, so he must move to
find out where have they
all gone. He will start
sneaking (and he will
sneak) along the edge
passing all of your great
stand locations, (especially corners) to find out
what's going on in the
other food plot sites. At
each food plot site he is interested in the action
going on and peeks into it,
to know, what's the story?
Plus each time he stops at
each food plot site the big
buck will work your
strategically placed scrape
branches and probably
make a rub or two.
Did I mention that this
scrape, that you setup, is
very close to your tree
stand?
In the process of making this circuit the buck
has used up a tremendous
amount of daylight time
on your side of the fence,
then he may visit your
neighbor's property, but it
is nighttime. You just got a
taste of Time Management for Bucks. Another
very important part of
this Ultimate Deer Management concept is the
making and location of
the buck and doe-bedding
areas around your food
plots.
The information and
tips mentioned above are
only a small part of the
heart and soul of Ultimate
Deer Management concepts that will make deer
hunting an experience for
you that you only dreamt
of. Tony Lapratt has written for Woods-N-Water
Magazine.
Tips for Success

an area where way out

there shots are common
the large grain fields of the
West and Canada, southern
bean fields, the large agricultural fields of the Midwest, or power line
right-of-ways or Texas
senderos, when shooting
most standard whitetail
cartridges it is generally
best to sight Old Betsy
dead-on at 200 yards. The
most common miss is to
shoot too high, and with
most whitetails shot at
under 100 yards, sighting in
high is just going to compound the problem.
21. I Love My Hunting

Area
We all prefer hunting
areas with which we have
become familiar and have
had past success. But what

happens if one year you
lose your hunting land, or
the deer herd takes a nosedive due to disease, or the
farmer changes his crop rotation, or the land gets sold?
Hunting season is not the
time to be seeking out a
new hunting spot. Smart
deer hunters are constantly
and proactively look for
new places to hunt.
22. I Dont Need These

Heavy Boots or Big Jacket
Today
You may think you
caught a nice day in the late
season, but being unprepared for the cold is the
quickest way to drive a
hunter out of his stand and
into camp than anything I
know. Always bring enough
clothes, heavy enough

boots, and a big hat and
gloves for a late-season
hunt in cold country. And
dont forget those disposable chemical hand warmers, either; they are cheap
at 10 times the price!
to hunt from an elevated

stand without wearing a
fall restraint device of
some kind at all times.
Never hunt a tree stand or
platform without one. Period.
23. Binoculars? Heck, Ill

Just Crank up My Scope
The deer hunter, gun or

bow, who thinks he has it
all figured out is one of two
things incredibly nave
and inexperienced, or completely stupid. Regardless of
the tireless work of wildlife
biologists or the articles
and videos and seminars
and cable TV shows, we will
never know it all when it
comes to deer behavior. The
more knowledge you have,
the better hunter youll be
and the more you will enjoy
your days afield. Never stop
striving to learn. When it
comes to deer hunters, you
can teach even the old salts
some new tricks!
Not only is this dangerous, but waving a rifle

around while trying to find
a deer in a turned-up scope
is a great way to have every
deer in three counties spot
your movement. Always remember binoculars are
for spotting, the rifle and
scope are for killing. They
are not interchangeable in
this regard.
24. I Will Never Wear a

Safety Harness in My Tree
stand; it just Gets in the
Way
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cripple or kill yourself than
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