Let’s preface this: We should really call this the 7 toughest states to harvest a whitetail. This has nothing to do with tough terrain, strict regulations, trophy-size bucks or any other arbitrary quantification. For this exercise, we are simply going by how many hunters are trying each year … and how many are actually successful. […]
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Reservation Blues | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
Mark Kayser has a rough week trying to find the right whitetail in one of the most remote and rugged parts of South Dakota.
Under the Rutting Moon | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
In Texas, outdoor writer Brad Fenson assesses whether or not the moon phase has an impact on his whitetail hunt where the big bucks seem to be sticking to nighttime movement.
Limited Time Discount on Broadhead Target
Gear up for hunting season with phenomenal deal the SEVR 12” Target—now only $94.99 (regularly $134.99.) Archers can take advantage the best price of the year during the SEVR Target Sale that is going now for a limited time. The premium target uses easy-pull foam with a 12”W x 12”H x 12”D versatile cube shape […]
The Buck Fawn That Bamboozled America
What deer hunters should know about ‘Bambi, a Life in the Woods.’
What’s the Healthiest Venison?
What’s the healthiest venison? Well, that’s kind of a trick question, because all venison is extremely healthy. In fact, it’s the healthiest red meat on the planet! But there’s lots of different kinds of venison. In fact, that’s a topic in and of itself. Venison, by its very definition, is any type of wild game. […]
Patterning Whitetails | Understanding Mature Bucks
Much of the patterning that “experts” do is impossible. That said, deer are patterned every year by real-world hunters. Here’s how they do it.
Taxidermy Prices: What Should a Deer Mount Cost?
If you’ve ever shot a deer and looked for the best price on taxidermy, you know that shoulder mount prices are all over the board. Established taxidermy shops might charge $600 or $700, while the “guy down the street” is only looking for $300. What’s the difference (other than half), you ask? Short answer: A […]
5 Lessons on Whitetails to Remember
Even for students of whitetail behavior, there are always lessons to be learned when it comes to the idiosyncrasies of this incredible animal.
Deciphering Deer Breeding Phases | Understanding Mature Bucks
Knowing what triggers estrus and how deer breeding phases are dictated by fawn survival rates is helpful in nailing when to be in trees.