The Buck Pole: A Symbol of Success
It is often the first installation in a deer camp. It is usually a timber cut from nearby woods but it could be a salvaged scrap pipe. Regardless, it is always a place for hunters to gather, assess and admire deer. It is the buck pole, a symbol of success to American hunters.
Head to Head: 7mm vs. .30 Caliber
Both offer similar power levels, are suitable for similar-sized game and make a perfect all-around rifle for nearly all hunting scenarios. What makes or breaks the deal in choosing one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.
Mooching for Deer
Slow-motion drives nudge deer onto time-tested travel routes, rather than stampede them through neighboring woodlots.
Know-How: Make the Most of Your Last Chance
It's time to start writing your own late-season success story.
An Ode to the Lever-Action Rifle
What is it about a lever-action rifle that still appeals to us all?
Deer Camp USA: Catskills Camp
Larry Koller wrote the legendary book Shots at Whitetails in 1948, drawing on hunts at the Eden Falls Hunting and Fishing Club in the Catskill Mountains. Today Koller’s legacy endures, even as hunters move on from still-hunting and deer drives.
Do's and Don'ts of Deer Drives
In some parts of the country, driving deer is still a go-to tactic. It's a fun, camaraderie-filled way to hunt and can be very effective—if done correctly.
On the Whitetail Clock
Whether we’re hunting the rut or keying on food sources, most deer hunters have a favorite day and magical hour for besting big bucks. What’s yours?
What Pressured Bucks Do
GPS tracking collars are revealing how bucks change their patterns when the hunting season starts.
Aimpoint Hunter Series
Can the new Aimpoint Hunter Series bring the technology of the red-dot sights deployed by the U.S. military to the hunting world?
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