“rattling”

With this time of year comes some of the best whitetail hunting action in the country. Many hunters are content to climb into a stand and simply sit back and wait for a bruiser to walk by, which certainly can work. But to improve your odds and take a more active role in bringing in that buck try rattling to simulate a battle between bucks.

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.

This most recent Member's Hunt comes from Jeff Kilgo of McLouth, Kan.

Mule deer and whitetails share a way with words. If you need to persuade a mule deer to show itself in timber or pry it from a desert crevice, consider deer calls.

Since at least one person in this crazy world didn't seem to realize it, lets make this clear: you shouldn't throw rocks at bison.

Here's the gear you'll need before heading into the deer woods this season.

Attract the right kind of attention this season.

It may be the easiest time of the year to take a big buck, but let’s face it, you can still screw it up. Here’s how Michael Waddell approaches the rut.