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.

Food Plots are Overrated. Do This Instead.

Apr 1, 2026 Brian Grossman

Before you hit send on that email questioning my sanity, let me start by saying that I love food plots as much as the next person. There’s something extremely satisfying about working the ground, planting…

Shed Hunting Public Land: Timing, Pressure and Tactics That Work

Feb 18, 2026 Brian Grossman

Shed hunting was created for hunters like me who can’t stand the thought of spending three long months indoors between deer and turkey season. Sometimes I need an excuse to hit the woods and stretch…

Firebreaks First: How to Plan a Safe Prescribed Burn on Your Property

Jan 21, 2026 Brian Grossman

Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have for improving wildlife habitat — but it’s also one that can go wrong fast if it isn’t planned carefully. During my time with the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…