Learn how adrenaline and cortisol released during stress affect venison’s tenderness, color, and flavor — and what it means for how you hunt and field dress deer.
Dive deep into deer behavior, biology, diseases, hunting tactics, jaw-clenching hunting stories and more.
Category: D+DH In-Depth
Dive deep into deer behavior, biology, diseases, hunting tactics, jaw-clenching hunting stories and more.
Tuning Arrow Flight Made Easy
The smallest things can affect your archery accuracy. Find out what they are in our latest DDH In-Depth article.
How to Hunt Small, Private Parcels and Pressured Ground
Check out these five surefire tactics for outsmarting other hunters on pressured land.
The Craziest Deer Hunting Conspiracies Biologists Have Ever Heard
What fun would deer season be without swamp bucks, 150-pound does and DNR conspiracies?
How Many Does You Should Shoot This Fall
Habitat, herd health, and hunting pressure all play a role — this article unpacks the key factors fueling the great doe debate and what they mean for your next season.
How to Hunt More When You Have Little Kids at Home
Get tips on how turn a child’s one-hour sit into an all-day hunt.
How to Prevent Mature Buck Losses From EHD
Land manager Steve Bartylla describes the best hedge he’s found to prevent mature deer die-offs from EHD.
Make Your Property ‘Poacher Proof’ With These 7 Steps
Get seven smart ways to deter poachers and protect your investment.
When a Deer Hunting Honey Hole Dries Up
Why even the best hunting spots can vanish overnight and what you can do to hold onto them.