5 Mature Buck Myths Debunked
According to deer biologists, there are many misconceptions associated with mature buck behavior. We talked to a wildlife biologist with the QDMA to help bust five of these commonly-held myths.
2014's Best Whitetail States: Part I
There's no shortage of whitetail hunters out there, nor shortage of locales where those hunters can put their skills to the test. But that begs a very important question: Just where is the best place to hunt whitetail? Welcome to Part I of our countdown.
QDMA Hunter's Dream Sweepstakes Now Open
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) has launched its Hunter's Dream Sweepstakes, which will allow 30 winners to choose from over $300,000 in prizes—including 52 firearms and 26 "dream hunts."
QDMA Summit Launches National Deer Alliance
Where would hunting be without whitetail deer? Hunting in North America has never depended so much on one species to sustain its heritage, participation levels, and the archery and firearm industries.
Talk Back To Coyotes The Right Way
Brush up on your coyote conversation and you could be brushing more fur this season and beyond. Coyote vocalizations can play a vital role in your predator hunts throughout the year, and understanding the language can help you send the right message during any season.
Can Whitetails Jump High-Fences?
Arguments for or against game ranches aside, the BullShooters want to know: Can a whitetail really jump a high fence?
North American Deer Summit Kicks Off Today
Hosted by the National Deer Alliance, the three-day event on May 6-8 draws national experts on deer, deer hunting and deer conservation as they address the key issues facing today’s deer populations.
Weigh the Odds in October
This is the deer hunter’s calculation. You ask yourself if there are low-impact entry and exit routes that will take you to and from a stand. Can you get a true wind in/near the buck’s likely bedding area? If you’re bowhunting, will you have to cut shooting lanes? Can you afford to risk making this buck even more nocturnal in October?
The Rut Hunter’s Trifecta
Maybe you have a sure-thing rut stand, a place of your own where pleasant memories of big bucks tagged play in your head like a deer-hunting show marathon. Good for you. Now go away; this is for the rest of us who must constantly scout, look for new properties and put in the time for our dream bucks.
Why the Whitetail Population Has Fallen
Deer populations are local affairs, but there have been some surprising regional trends hunters should be aware of.
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