“Tag: Deer Hunting”

Tactics that work for whitetails back East may not cut it for deer of the plains and mountains across the West.

While the art of last-minute scouting won’t soon disappear, most hunters know they’d be better served having been better prepared. The season’s end is the best time to get the drop on deer movement and behavior. And you don’t have to worry about busting your spot putting boots on the ground.

When it comes to deer hunting, perhaps no game is more vexing than the wary bucks that inhabit the East. To put the odds in your favor, break from tradition and go rogue.

Here’s a look at 13 states that deer hunters overlook but shouldn’t.

Was Grandpa’s deer-hunting era better than what we have today? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

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.

The rut may be over, but your season doesn’t have to be. If you’re still looking to fill a tag before the bell tolls, these tips can help.

Next time you run into a hunter who thinks he knows everything, see if you can stump him with these six whitetail facts. It'll feel good when you do.

So, I'm sitting here at my desk staring at an almost totally blank piece of paper with the words "Hit List" sketched out across the top.