The General, a buck whose shed antlers were found in 1958, was the largest typical whitetail to ever live. This year, the story of The General took an unexpected turn.
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How Walleyes Navigate Sound and Vibration
Trial and error have proven to the author the effectiveness of utilizing sound and vibration to trigger walleyes.
The Top 5 Deer Hunting Stories of 2025
Here are our top stories of 2025, counting down from the viral controversies and headline-making cases to the helpful how-to pieces you returned to again and again.
Walleye Ice Fishing 101
Find edges for more ‘eye-catching success when ice fishing.
The All-New Mathews ARC Compound Bow for 2026
Dan Schmidt breaks down the all-new Mathews ARC™ compound bow from its refined riser design and new limb technology to the draw cycle, balance and real-world shootability.
#190: HOW WHITETAILS SURVIVE WINTER with Brad Rucks | Deer Talk Now Podcast
Brad Rucks breaks down how whitetails survive the harsh winter months, explaining the critical roles energy conservation, winter cover, and late-season food sources play in a deer’s ability to make it through the toughest time of year.
The Unexpected Way to Have More Success While Deer Hunting
Steve Bartylla offers his advice for how to become a better deer hunter in a way you might not expect.
When Deer Season Was Truly King
It is with heavy hearts that we relay the news of the passing of our friend and contributor Jerry Apps. Here is one of the memorable articles he wrote for Deer & Deer Hunting over the years.
Is This a Record ‘Antlerless’ Deer Harvest?
At least one Midwest state is home to some mighty fine white-tailed bucks, but it is also home to guys and gals who simply love venison no matter what form it takes. This is evidenced by the state’s overall harvest totals as of today, Dec. 31. So far, nearly 9% of Iowa’s 2025 deer harvest […]
TenPoint’s Wicked Ridge Launches 2 New Crossbows for 2026
Wicked Ridge Crossbows, owned by TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, announces their latest crossbows for 2026: the Commander 400 and the Warrior 400.