“rattle”

It .223 enough to take down a deer? What's the best stage of the rut to hunt? Grunt call or rattle? There's no shortage of hot topics that get bandied about in the deer woods. Our own Shawn Skipper decided to pose a few of them to the many whitetail guides crowding the Outfitter Hall at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa.

Haven't had the best luck with rattling in the past? Well, hang in there, keep cracking and remember these five keys. Your rattling luck will soon change.

When the rut is in full swing and the bucks are moving that doesn't mean it's time to sit in your stand and passively wait. Use these tips to help you get aggressive with bucks this season.

Contrary to popular belief, much like whitetail, mule deer will come to a call—if you make the right sound.

Take advantage of the season’s offerings, and you can build a homemade boat blind that provides amazing concealment that will last for years of gunning at a fraction of the cost of factory-built blinds.

The Western states offer plenty of opportunity for waterfowlers, but can a dangerous place for man's best friend. Are you and you gundog ready?

From classic waxed cotton to the most advanced waders you've ever seen, this collection of waterfowl gear is sure to stand the test of time.

The rut is here, so perhaps it’s time to throw caution to the wind. Deer don’t act normal, and neither should you.

Mule deer don’t have regular patterns like whitetails, making them more challenging to take with a bow. Try these tactics to increase your odds of success this season.