Deer & Deer Hunting

DEER CAMP TRADITIONS

The question we posted on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages was rather simple: “Name a tradition you do at deer camp.” We had a feeling this would generate some replies, and we were right! Thousands liked the posts and more than 500 people commented. Also expected, responses came from every corner of North America.

From Florida to Virginia and Maine to Montana, hunters chimed in with some hard-and-fast traditions and some “expected occurrences.” Either way, the responses had us all here smiling, knowing full-well that the American Deer Camp is alive and well.

Here’s a snapshot of the traditions you

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