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Out of the Mist and Through the Smoke, a Legacy Buck
The reward for hard work to pick up clues on a new tract: an 8-point buck that reignited hunting passions and put some venison in the freezer.
Signpost Science: How to Unravel a Buck’s Rub Line
Here’s an in-depth look at what years of scientific research have revealed about buck rubs: The rut’s most visible signpost. A mature buck in rut, deprived of favorable tree stems for rubbing, will rub just about any type and size of tree — even fence posts and utility poles. However, scientific literature indicates bucks […]
Mandatory Antler Point Restrictions: A Dangerous Precedent
In the rush to jump on the mandatory antler point restriction bandwagon, in some states the basic principles of biology are being ignored in favor of public opinion. The end results are confusion, unhappy hunters and poorly managed deer herds.
7 Great Ways to Pattern and Kill a Rutting Whitetail Buck
How many times have you heard other hunters say you can’t pattern bucks during the rut? Truth be known, rutting bucks are every bit as patternable as non-rutting bucks, especially during the breeding phase.
5 Proven Ways to Become a Whitetail Buck Magnet
Follow these five golden rules and you can be that guy — you know, that hunter in camp who, no matter where he sits, sees all of the big bucks.
Montana Latest State with Deer Positive for CWD
A Montana mule deer killed by a hunter has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, making it among two dozen states with wild or captive deer with CWD.
How to Hunt Deer Using Funnels and Pinch Points
Funnels and pinch points often are discussed by hunters, but do you know the best hunting tips for these two critical areas used by deer?
Cheat the Wind to Kill More Public Land Bucks
Playing the wind on public land is as important as it is on private land, but it’s easy for experienced hunters.
The Best Carved Deer Pumpkins, and Two Explosive Videos
It’s Halloween and some of the most creative pumpkin carvings you might see when you’re trick-or-treating feature white-tailed deer.