Game Profiles: The Wild Boar
As America’s top conservationists, we recognize that few species need to be managed more than the wild pig. This non-native, invasive animal matures at 6 months of age, reproduces at alarming rates, has no natural predators, eats almost anything and thrives in any habitat.
The Pre-Rut Gamble
Are you good enough? That's the question to consider when hunting a mature buck while the canopy is still up and bright and the rut’s madness is still weeks away.
Hardware: Leica ERi 2.5X-10X-42mm IBS
Despite the superb quality of its binoculars and innovative laser rangefinders, Leica has struggled to gain a foothold in the riflescope market—until now.
Find the Fall Range
A summer spent scouting a buck takes you only so far this time of year. To hunt and kill him you must first find him, now that he’s abandoned his bachelor group, then learn about his fall haunts and habits.
10 Deer Hunting Tips to Take to the Bank
It took the author a decade to learn these lessons about when, where and how to hunt and kill big bucks. Some of them may not be big news, but any number of them should reveal something for anyone.
Confidence is Key
Lure the naturally suspicious coyote into a false sense of security and take more pelts to market this season.
Don't Discount Midday During Deer Season
Dawn and dusk have magic, but you may well score more often at midday.
Know-How: Twilight of the Dogs
No one thinks this is sane. Nevertheless, a few find it addictive. After deer season is long over and icicles are hanging over the front door and winter is deep and cold it is time to go predator hunting in the blackest hours. Field Editor Frank Miniter explains.
Summer Scouting for Big Whitetails
Field Editor Frank Miniter offers a few tips for scouting that big buck during the summer months.
Deer Defense Shield: Same Senses, Different Reactions
Researchers can dissect and explain the whitetail’s great eyes, ears and nose, but no amount of data can explain how and why each deer responds so differently to what it sees, hears and smells.
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