By: Brian Grossman

Brian Grossman joined the NDA staff in 2015 as its Communications Manager and now serves as the Director of Communications. Brian is responsible for amplifying NDA’s educational message for hunters through social media, e-mail, podcasts, and the NDA website. He has been a freelance writer, photographer, videographer and web designer since 2003. A trained wildlife biologist, Brian came to NDA from the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, where he was a field operations supervisor, overseeing management of 15 Wildlife Management Areas. Brian currently lives in Thomaston, Georgia with his wife, Tina.

What Deer Research Really Says About the Rut (Most Hunters Get This Wrong)

Nov 19, 2025 Brian Grossman

While there’s still much to be learned about the whitetail rut, decades of deer research has taught us a lot about this special time of year. And much of this information will not only improve…

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Research: How Hunter Behavior Affects Deer Observation Rates With Andy Little

Oct 28, 2025 Brian Grossman

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we speak with Andy Little, from the University of Nebraska, about a research project he conducted examining how hunter behavior affects deer observation rates. It’s a…

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The Art, Skill, and Joy of Traditional Archery With Ron Rohrbaugh

Oct 15, 2025 Brian Grossman

Traditional archery seems to be growing in popularity as more and more hunters yearn for stepping back in time and pursuing deer in much the same way our ancestors once did. Like most new pursuits…

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8 Saddle Hunting Accessories You’ll Be Glad You Bought

Aug 6, 2025 Brian Grossman

A while back I wrote an article discussing the five key items you need to start saddle hunting. That article covers the bare necessities, including a hunting saddle, tether rope, lineman’s rope, climbing sticks, and…

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Lessons from 25 Years of Hunting (and Managing) Public Land

Jul 9, 2025 Brian Grossman

It seems the popularity of public-land hunting has exploded in recent years. In part, that’s because outdoor media has popularized it as a cool and challenging way to deer hunt. But for many — myself…

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7 Easy Steps to Improve Saddle Hunting Comfort

Jun 11, 2025 Brian Grossman

One of the biggest concerns I hear from would-be saddle hunters is that it doesn’t look comfortable. But going into my fifth season hunting from a saddle, I can attest it is a very comfortable way…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Archery

May 7, 2025 Brian Grossman

I have a lot of great memories from over 35 years of bowhunting, but few compare to taking my first deer with a traditional bow. No, it wasn’t a big buck. In fact, it wasn’t…

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4 Important Lessons Learned From Managing and Hunting a Small Property

Mar 26, 2025 Brian Grossman

Purchasing a small hunting property has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made. Not only is it nice to occasionally hunt right out the back door, but being able to implement changes to…

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Beat Cabin Fever: 8 Offseason Tasks for Deer Hunters

Feb 19, 2025 Brian Grossman

Deer season may be over, but if you’re like me, the itch to be in the woods hasn’t gone away. Instead of sitting around waiting for next fall, though, this time of year is perfect…

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6 Reasons to Leave Your Trail-Cameras Out Post Deer Season

Jan 29, 2025 Brian Grossman

For years, I’d put my trail-cameras out a couple months prior to deer season, watch them intently through the rut, and as soon as the season wrapped up, I’d venture back out to pull them…

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