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Big Buck Or Bust

As we head for the whitetail woods, the author shares the lessons he learned from a four-year quest for one specific buck.

Waning Odds

Perhaps the West’s most sought after big-game species, mule deer continue to prove they are as alluring as they are hard to get.

5 Key Factors for Killing Mountain Bucks

Your typical “Mountain” buck is different than most of the deer you see on television or read about in magazines. The variables surrounding what they eat and where they sleep are countless. As a result, getting close to one can be tough. Getting close enough to consistently kill a mature one can seem nearly impossible. But it isn’t.

Your Post-Opening Day Playbook

Opening day has come and gone. What now? Frank Miniter offers a few pointers.

Member's Hunt: Buttonhead Becomes a Buck

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Brandon Kyle Duty from Loudon, Tenn.

Know-How: Make the Most of Your Last Chance

It's time to start writing your own late-season success story.

10 Whitetail Myths Debunked

We investigate 10 commonly held beliefs about deer behavior and separate facts from folklore.

Top 10 States for Monster Whitetails

Deer hunters who seek to add a buck to the Boone and Crockett records book would do well searching these states, where careful management has resulted in a bumper crop of bruisers.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Eastern Whitetails

When it comes to deer hunting, perhaps no game is more vexing than the wary bucks that inhabit the East. To put the odds in your favor, break from tradition and go rogue.

Pack Goats: The Premier Pack Animal You’ve Probably Overlooked

Forget horses and mules. Hunting with a pack goat may be the key to taking the biggest public-land bull or buck of your life.

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