Think rutting bucks can’t be patterned? Steve Bartylla explains how mature bucks use doe concentrations, funnels and familiar home-range circuits — and how hunters can identify those movements.
Category: Articles
Traditions ShedHorn: A Modern Take on the Sidelock Muzzleloader
The Traditions ShedHorn keeps the feel of a traditional sidelock while adding modern features designed for today’s muzzleloader hunter.
A Buck Named Tombstone!
Jeff Marriott spent three seasons chasing a giant whitetail through missed opportunities, close encounters and changing strategies. In 2023, his hunt for the buck named Tombstone finally came to an end.
7 Strategies to Beat the October Lull for Whitetails
Deer movement doesn’t simply shut down in October — it changes. Tom Carpenter shares seven ways to adjust your hunting strategy and capitalize on the so-called October lull.
Mobile Hunting vs. Permanent Stands: Which Is Better for Whitetails?
Mobile hunting has exploded in popularity, but that doesn’t mean your proven permanent stands are obsolete. Here’s how to decide which whitetail hunting strategy fits your ground, abilities and hunting style.
Fiocchi Adds .360 Buckhammer to Field Dynamics Hunting Ammo Line
New for 2026, Fiocchi’s Field Dynamics .360 Buckhammer sends a 200-grain soft-point bullet at 2,200 fps for straight-wall deer hunting.
#211: FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE OF HUNTING with Keith Mark | Deer Talk Now
In this episode of Deer Talk Now, host Dan Schmidt sits down with Keith Mark, founder and CEO of Hunter Nation, to discuss the critical battles being fought to protect America’s hunting heritage. Tune in as they cover major advocacy efforts—including gray wolf delisting, public land access, baiting regulations, and streamlining deer tagging processes. Plus, […]
Mock Scrape Mastery
Steve Bartylla dives into the specifics of using mock scrapes to consistently position whitetails and increase your hunting odds.
When More Cut Isn’t Better: Why Broadhead Penetration Still Matters
Cutting diameter gets plenty of attention, but getting a broadhead through hide, muscle and into the vitals matters more. Here’s why penetration deserves a closer look.
Public Land Pressure: Elk in Colorado
Deep into the Colorado backcountry on public land. Seeing more hunters than Elk, will the crew come home with a trophy?