“Tag: Deer”

Most folks don’t consider themselves to be trophy hunters. But that doesn’t mean we all can’t hope to conjure a little magic once in a while.

We investigate 10 commonly held beliefs about deer behavior and separate facts from folklore.

For mock scrapes to be successful, hunters need to know where and when to make one, and what to use to be sure mature bucks keep coming back.

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

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Michael Bath of Orangeville, Pa.

While large, multi-directional ears are formidable tools in a whitetail's bag of tricks, new studies are providing insight into the range, complexity—and limits—of deer hearing.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Jim Heinbaugh of Manchester, Pa.

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.

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Dan Davis of Eagle, Wis.