Do Bucks Go Nocturnal, or Just Leave?
Did this happen to you this past hunting season? Before opening day you found a really good buck using your trail cameras, so you set stands, were all a-twitter—then never saw him again all season. Did you think you did something wrong, and forced him to go nocturnal? Maybe—but probably not.
One Tough Customer
In mule deer country, success begins with being prepared to take long hikes in steep country to get—and stay in—the game.
The Ultimate October Playbook
This month presents opportunities for a bowhunter or early-season muzzleloader hunter—if you don’t mess up first. Here’s how to score before the rut arrives.
On the Whitetail Clock
Whether we’re hunting the rut or keying on food sources, most deer hunters have a favorite day and magical hour for besting big bucks. What’s yours?
Deer Hunting: When to Get Aggressive
When the rut is in full swing and the bucks are moving that doesn't mean it's time to sit in your stand and passively wait. Use these tips to help you get aggressive with bucks this season.
Hunt Bucks as Individuals
Using his personal property as a laboratory to study individual buck behavior, the author has made some eye-popping discoveries. Even if the area you hunt is nothing like his, his findings might help you better understand your quarry.
Deer in the Long Grass
Pockets of plum hold prairie mule deer and whitetails—a few little ones. For more bucks and big antlers, look in the grass.
Member's Hunt: 'Okay Dad, I Got This'
Connor Stafford didn't expect to see the biggest buck of his life when he went to scout some nearby BLM land, but when he did a quick phone call to his dad was just what he needed to get the job done.
A Heckuva Buck
Scott Olmsted stumbles upon one unique monster buck on the floor of the SCI Show, and you'll never guess who harvested it!
An Everyman's Option for Big Whitetail Deer
Using the information gleaned from prominent deer researchers and experts can help you find your own big-buck hangout to help you land the whitetail of your dreams.
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