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.

8 Worthy Resolutions for Deer Hunters

Jan 1, 2025 Brian Grossman

A new year always brings with it a mix of emotions for me. I’m saddened because it marks the final days of Georgia’s deer season, but at the same time I love the feeling of…

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The Rut’s Winding Down. Now What?

Dec 4, 2024 Brian Grossman

As deer hunters, we eagerly anticipate the the rut — that magical time of year when deer movement is at its peak, and you never know what may show up in front of your deer…

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Techniques for Hunting the Rut and Beyond With Michael Perry

Nov 20, 2024 Brian Grossman

In this week’s episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we discuss rut-hunting strategies with Michael Perry of Alabama as he follows the rut across his home state and beyond. Michael has killed some tremendous…

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Buck Behavior During the Rut With Wildlife Photographer Tes Randle Jolly

Nov 6, 2024 Brian Grossman

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with wildlife photographer Tes Randle Jolly all about her observations of various buck (and doe) behavior leading up to and during the rut. Tes…

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Does Weather Impact Deer Movement? Here’s What We Know

Oct 30, 2024 Brian Grossman

As hunters, we’re always looking for the slightest edge we can gain to improve our odds of success in the field. We buy the latest gear, read up on all the latest hunting tips and…

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5 Mistakes New Saddle Hunters Make

Sep 24, 2024 Brian Grossman

Saddle hunting has taken the deer hunting community by storm, and it seems the influx of hunters giving it a try continues to grow. While most hunters who try saddle hunting seem to stick with…

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5 Reasons to Give Saddle Hunting a Try This Season

Aug 28, 2024 Brian Grossman

When I first tried saddle hunting in 2021, it was due to the promise of a lighter, more comfortable pack deep into the public lands I loved to hunt. But I quickly found the increased…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Deer Food Plots

Aug 7, 2024 Brian Grossman

I’m not sure what it is about us hunters — or maybe just humans in general — that drives us to overcomplicate things. I see it in all aspects of life, whether it’s losing weight,…

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7 Steps to Get Big Results From Your Small Hunting Property

Apr 3, 2024 Brian Grossman

With a good layout and detailed hunting strategy, even small properties can provide excellent deer hunting opportunities. In the three years I’ve owned my 15-acre property, I’ve had some great hunts, harvested a couple of…

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7 Reasons to Spend Time Now Post-Season Scouting

Feb 28, 2024 Brian Grossman

The older I get, the more I enjoy the entire deer hunting process. It’s become a year-round passion, from scouting and preparing gear, to the excitement of the actual hunt and processing the meat. And…

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