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Whitetail Deer

Freak Show Bucks

Craig Dougherty investigates the ugly side of deer farming, including this outrageous 561-inch buck.

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Top Bucks All Time

We put together a countdown of the highest-scoring whitetail bucks ever killed according to Boone and Crockett records.

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Whitetail Deer Articles

Wolf vs. Buck

It's easy to think of wolves as killing machines and whitetails as their defenseless...

40 Best Deer Tips

We've put together the 40 best tips from recent issues to help you kill the biggest...

Read a Buck

Most deer hunting tips concern reading deer sign. But, don't miss out on your chance to...

Black Fawn

Think albino deer are rare? Check out these photos of a black fawn taken by a...

Let 'Em Walk

Of all the variables that contribute to record racks, age is the most important. There’s...

First Deer II

It's a season of firsts! At least it has been for these fortunate hunters.

  • January 16, 2009

    Starting At The Top - 8

    For most of us, a small basket-racked buck or a slick headed doe was responsible for igniting a lifelong passion for deer hunting. All of us know exactly how tough it can be to connect with one of those top-heavy giants that make it hard to concentrate at work during November or even sleep the night before opening day. However, some lucky hunters don’t fool around with a pencil thin spike horn or a doe when they punch that first tag. 

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  • January 16, 2009

    Record Gun Sales Spike - 3

     

    Like many other states, Colorado experienced a surge in firearms sales in 2008, especially following the November general election. 

    Firearms owners nationwide believe the election of Barack Obama signals a forthcoming return of the 90s-era ban of certain firearms and high capacity magazine—at the very least —as well as other gun and ammunition restrictions. [ Read Full Post ]


  • January 14, 2009

    NEW Coyote Buster Load - 6

    Bob Baker at Freedom Arms, who happens to be one of the nicest guys in the gun business, has been hard at work on a couple of projects, one of which is the new .224-32 FA cartridge.

    What Bob has done is to neck down brass from the .327 Federal to accept .224 diameter bullets, creating what should be one hell of a coyote/varmint/predator round for use in revolvers in the process. [ Read Full Post ]


  • January 14, 2009

    The Wait Is Over - 8

    Deer hunting virtues like patience, perseverance, and dedication are often rewarded for those willing to stay in the treestand, especially during the magical November rut. Jared Horner of Blanchester Ohio spent three years of his life chasing a giant non-typical buck that routinely haunted his dreams. During this period, he had several close encounters with the top-heavy bruiser, but the buck always managed to make all of the right moves.  [ Read Full Post ]