Brian Grossman

Brian Grossman is a wildlife biologist, outdoor writer, and lifelong hunter and fisherman. Aside from his Christian faith and his family, his passions are bowhunting whitetails, turkey hunting, and fishing for anything that will bite! Brian spent 15 years of his career working for state wildlife agencies managing wildlife and habitat on public lands. Since 2015, he has used that knowledge to produce content for the National Deer Association as their Director of Communications.

Georgia hunter with a black bear taken on Cohutta WMA in 2017.

Complete Guide to Georgia Bear Hunting

February 23, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Looking for information on Georgia bear hunting? You’ve come to the right place! This ultimate guide will cover a little Georgia bear history, the three distinct bear populations in Georgia, … Read more

Graphic of the proposed 2023-2024 Georgia deer season dates with a map.

DNR Proposes Changes for Georgia’s 2023-2024 Deer Season

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by Brian Grossman

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has wrapped up its public input meetings that focused on the proposed 2023-2024 Georgia deer season dates and regulations. While most Georgia deer … Read more

Best Saddle Hunting Knee Pads

February 23, 2023February 10, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Knee pads are probably one of the most overlooked pieces of saddle hunting equipment, but critically important if you spend any time sitting in your saddle. Since knee pads serve … Read more

Photo of a large catfish caught in the Kentucky River on a carolina catfish rig.

Best Catfish Rigs for River Fishing

March 8, 2023February 9, 2023 by Brian Grossman

River fishing for catfish can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but to increase your chances of success, you need the right rig. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just … Read more

Photo of a readbreast sunfish, bluegill and redear sunfish caught in Georgia.

A Guide to Southern Bream Species

January 30, 2023January 25, 2023 by Brian Grossman

We write a lot of content about bluegill fishing due to its popularity and unlimited opportunities in the South. And while many of those articles specifically reference bluegill, they actually … Read more

The author in a tree using his saddle hunting gear to practice.

Saddle Hunting Gear 101: The 5 Pieces You Need to Get Started

March 18, 2023January 19, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Saddle hunters are notorious for loving their saddle hunting gear and modifying it to suit their needs. From the outside looking in, it can make hunting from a saddle seem … Read more

Photo of a young squirrel hunter and his mentor on a Florida squirrel hunt.

Ultimate Guide to Squirrel Hunting the South

January 18, 2023January 12, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Like many southern hunters my age, I cut my teeth on squirrel hunting long before I ever climbed into my first deer stand. Sadly, many young hunters today don’t get … Read more

The author making a common saddle hunting mistake on his home property in Georgia.

5 Mistakes New Saddle Hunters Make

February 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Saddle hunting has taken the 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 … Read more

The author saddle hunting on his property in Georgia.

16 Saddle Hunting Tips From Experienced Saddle Hunters

February 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Even with two seasons of saddle hunting under my belt, I’m still learning and tweaking my setup all the time. I’ve learned a few tips along the way I can … Read more

Moultrie VX6000 cellular trail camera being checked by the author.

Cellular Trail Camera Data Plans Compared: Which is Best?

January 8, 2023 by Brian Grossman

Probably no other technology has impacted deer hunting more than cellular trail cameras in the last 10 years. Initially, they were very expensive and required you to add a line … Read more