The Umpqua Basin Bonus Lead

The Umpqua Basin Bonus

In Oregon’s Coast Range last year, the author pursued the state’s rarest deer: the Columbian whitetail. The hunt marked a rare double bonus, as far as he was concerned: a chance to hunt a species he’d never hunted in a state he’d never hunted.

The Ones That Got Away: Bucks That Haunt My Dreams

Do you toss and turn late at night over memories of bucks that got away? Our man does, too. Here are a handful of sleep-robbing tales of bucks that never even gave him a shot.

Finding Educated Bucks: Part 1

Ever wonder how to find big bucks late in the season when they are wise and wary to hunting pressure? Contributor Mike Roux gives the rundown on some tips that have worked for him throughout the years.

Why You Need to Know Your Whitetail Neighborhood

Knowing all you can about the habitat the local deer herd calls home is critical to understanding their patterns, knowing where to place stands and how to plan and adjust for the coming hunting seasons.

10 Giant Bucks from the 2021-2022 Deer Season

Check out these monster bucks taken throughout the United States.

Hunter Prep 101: Stand Safety, Herd Health and Minerals

Contributor Mike Roux highlights some important summertime practices for deer hunters looking for a successful fall season.

Last-Minute Plays for Late-Season Bucks

It’s the bottom of the ninth, you’re down by one and you’ve got runners on base. Step up to the late-season plate with these tactics in hand to give yourself a fighting chance at bringing home a buck.

15 Tips for Hunting Big-Buck Bedding Areas

Here are 15 ways to slip in undetected and kill that buck of a lifetime.

5 Worst Places to Deer Hunt in the Early Season

Some spots are better than others, but most of these should be avoided.

7 Huge Bucks to Pump You Up for Deer Season

Here’s a look back at some giant 2020 whitetails from across the United States that are sure to get you pumped for deer season.

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