“Tag: Early”

We're serious about Whitetail Week here at AmericanHunter.org—and that's why we've brought in Field Editor and whitetail expert Bill Winke to drop a little knowledge on you. In the video embedded above, the first in an ongoing series, Bill discusses early-season food sources and how you can—and should—be taking advantage of them.

Contributor Mike Roux gives some tips on how to set decoys in the early season.

Here's a look at some of the most innovative early season hunting gear for 2021.

Shorten your mule deer learning curve with five tips learned over years of trial and error.

Bill Winke reveals his pre-rut plans, and advises you on how to go about solidifying your strategy for this season.

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

Hot and humid conditions can make scent control challenging for the early-season deer hunter. Follow these tips to remain as scent-free as possible.

Don’t let the heat cool your drive. Right now may be your best chance at a big buck all year.

The whitetail opener can be a tale of two vastly different types of deer: Those bucks that can be relatively easy to kill, and those that aren’t. Here are some early-season strategies for both.