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Scouting Secrets for Early-Season Bucks

You see a buck across a field in the soft, late light of a summer evening. You tell yourself he isn’t really that big. The velvet on his rack in the diffused light is giving the buck cartoon proportions. But he is big enough. You next look at the woods beyond the buck and wonder how you can get him in your sights in autumn daylight. To make that happen you have to concede and understand a few things.

Top 5 Early-Season States for Whitetail

Buck hunting is hot in the early season—in more ways than one. Here are five destinations that are primed for early-season action.

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.

6 Underrated Whitetail States

Think that you know where all the big bucks are? You might be surprised.

Know-How: Rack Up More Buck Pics

Not seeing as many bucks on your trail camera as you'd hoped? Here's what you need to change.

Quick Tips for Last-Minute Whitetails

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.

There's No Place Like Kansas

Kansas' almost 46 million acres of farmland provide a plethora of food for the state's whitetail herd, a veritable yellow brick road paved in corn and wheat. Add to that available mast browse and relatively mild winters, and you've got the makings for big-racked bucks. Would all those factors coincide to put a giant in front of the author? Only time in a stand will tell.

Entry and Exit Strategies for Big Bucks

The route you choose to and from your stand can make or break a season. Bill Winke has some advice for selecting the best possible routes.

Bargain Deer Hunts

It's not too late to score on the whitetail hunt of your dreams—and you might be able to get it for far less money than you ever imagined.

20 Common Deer Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

Bad moves work out sometimes, but that’s no reason to live by them.

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