“big buck”

Samantha Bender's real-world giant had stickers and junk all over its rack, giving it an impressive look. It scored 173 4⁄8.

Tweak your setup to fit different terrains by following this can't miss formula for choosing your spot during the rut.

Late-season bucks are simple to pattern. Spend your winter afternoons bundled up near a high-calorie food source, and you'll be piling them up in not time.

The Apex is a break-action, single-shot rifle that lends the shooter the capability of switching barrels to meet specific needs.

Law-enforcement officers confiscated 41 heads when they busted Wendell Taylor and Gregory W. Crockarell “trophy poaching” on Fort Campbell military base last year.

TheQuestion: "What’s the best spot to kill a monster whitetail on a week-long trip?"

The most effective scent strategies are also among the most simple to execute. You just need a system.

Once the rut arrives, bucks spend their days avoiding hunters, sleeping and recovering in hiding spots, and you need to execute a home invasion to extract them.

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.