Late Rut Options
Not all of the hottest whitetail action takes place in November. In several places across the whitetail's southern range, the best rut hunts fall in January.
Whitetail Season with Bill Winke: Funnels
Check out our American Hunter video insights in Whitetail Season with Bill Winke: Funnels
Michael Waddell’s Rut Time Strategies
It may be the easiest time of the year to take a big buck, but let’s face it, you can still screw it up. Here’s how Michael Waddell approaches the rut.
Whitetail Season: Pre-Rut Plans
Bill Winke reveals his pre-rut plans, and advises you on how to go about solidifying your strategy for this season.
How to Adjust to the Rut’s Phases
The rut calls for a series of adjustments. As the bucks change their behavior patterns, you need to be there waiting for them.
How to Age a Whitetail
How can you tell the difference between a 2½-year-old buck and a mature 5½-year-old deer in those few tense seconds before you shoot or don’t shoot? Start by familiarizing yourself with the ever-changing features of the whitetail buck.
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