Whitetail Deer Hunting(Page 5)

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Mark Drury Arrows a Monster 216-Inch Iowa Whitetail

Mark Drury Arrows a Monster 216-Inch Iowa Whitetail Mark Drury Arrows a Monster 216-Inch Iowa Whitetail

Kansas Bowhunter and Outfitter Takes a Giant 200-Inch Buck

Kansas Bowhunter and Outfitter Takes a Giant 200-Inch Buck Kansas Bowhunter and Outfitter Takes a Giant 200-Inch Buck

The Best Time to Deer Hunt in Mid-October? When the Farmer Cuts the Corn

The Best Time to Deer Hunt in Mid-October? When the Farmer Cuts the Corn The Best Time to Deer Hunt in Mid-October? When the Farmer Cuts the Corn

By Alex Robinson

four bucks standing in a field near a wire fence

Learn the 10 Habits of Highly Successful Deer Hunters Learn the 10 Habits of Highly Successful Deer Hunters

Nebrasak, Wisconsin, and Michigan all have good OTC opportunities.

3 of the Best Midwestern States for Hunting OTC Whitetails This Season 3 of the Best Midwestern States for Hunting OTC Whitetails This Season

By Brian Lovett

Still hunting from the ground is a good option for hunters who don't want or have a blind or treestand.

No, Hunting Whitetails from the Ground (Without a Blind) Is Not a Lost Art No, Hunting Whitetails from the Ground (Without a Blind) Is Not a Lost Art

The massive South Dakota Beadle buck, in the field.

South Dakota Bowhunter Tags a Giant 218-Inch Nontypical Buck South Dakota Bowhunter Tags a Giant 218-Inch Nontypical Buck

Here is how to set up the ultimate whitetail bow.

How to Set Up the Ultimate Whitetail Compound Bow How to Set Up the Ultimate Whitetail Compound Bow

By Jace Bauserman

Fawn recruitment is faltering.

Whitetail Fawn Recruitment Is Declining at an Alarming Rate, and No One’s Quite Sure Why Whitetail Fawn Recruitment Is Declining at an Alarming Rate, and No One’s Quite Sure Why

By Josh Honeycutt

You need to try different tactics for better public land success.

How to Beat the Crowds in the Public-Land Whitetail Woods How to Beat the Crowds in the Public-Land Whitetail Woods

By Brodie Swisher

This velvet buck was shot by the author in Kentucky

How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen) How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen)

By Brodie Swisher

Don Higgins' buck from Illinois is one of the new state records.

200-Class Archery Buck Officially Scored as the Second-Biggest Typical Whitetail in Illinois 200-Class Archery Buck Officially Scored as the Second-Biggest Typical Whitetail in Illinois

Use a decoy to get closer to big deer.

Can You Really Stalk Within Bow Range of a Mature Whitetail Buck? Can You Really Stalk Within Bow Range of a Mature Whitetail Buck?

By Jace Bauserman

A trail camera photo of a whitetail buck with an inset circular image of the buck at a larger size.

What It Feels Like to Miss the Biggest Buck of Your Life, at 45 Yards What It Feels Like to Miss the Biggest Buck of Your Life, at 45 Yards

By Natalie Krebs

Georgia B&C buck.

Georgia’s Biggest Buck of the Year Is Also an All-Time County Record Georgia’s Biggest Buck of the Year Is Also an All-Time County Record

Two hunters sit behind a nice whitetail buck in Eastern Colorado.

Giants of the Yucca: Hunting for Bucketlist Whitetails in Eastern Colorado Giants of the Yucca: Hunting for Bucketlist Whitetails in Eastern Colorado

By John B. Snow

A Wisconsin bull-headed brute.

The 10 Weirdest Deer of 2020 The 10 Weirdest Deer of 2020

By Josh Honeycutt

A big whitetail buck on a Primos trail camera, taken in late September.

Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer

By Natalie Krebs

Texas has long been a top 10 B&C whitetail state.

There’s More to Texas Hunting Than Expensive, High-Fence Ranches. Here’s Why a Texas Hunt Should Be on Your Bucket List There’s More to Texas Hunting Than Expensive, High-Fence Ranches. Here’s Why a Texas Hunt Should Be on Your Bucket List

Two hunters kneel behind a deer and hold its head up by the antlers.

The 20 Commandments of Deer Camp The 20 Commandments of Deer Camp

By Josh Honeycutt

A hunter kneels beside a whitetail deer.

The Biggest Antlered Does You’ve Ever Seen—Including a 200-incher The Biggest Antlered Does You’ve Ever Seen—Including a 200-incher

By Josh Honeycutt

A large nontypical buck trophy on a black background.

Maine’s Mystery Buck: The Obscure Tale of Maine’s 110-Year-Old, Non-Typical Record Whitetail Maine’s Mystery Buck: The Obscure Tale of Maine’s 110-Year-Old, Non-Typical Record Whitetail

By Bob Humphrey

Two hunters kneel behind a whitetail deer.

Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck

By Gerry Bethge

A hunter holds a whitetail deer antler.

Is Ohio the New Best Whitetail Hunting State? Is Ohio the New Best Whitetail Hunting State?

A hunter draws back on a compound bow from in the brush.

How to Kill Big Bucks in States That Allow Baiting…Without Baiting How to Kill Big Bucks in States That Allow Baiting…Without Baiting

By Tony J. Peterson

A large whitetail buck walking through a tall grass field.

Forget What You Thought You Knew About Hunting Mature Whitetail Bucks (and Start Having More Success) Forget What You Thought You Knew About Hunting Mature Whitetail Bucks (and Start Having More Success)

A hunter in camo with a large 8-point whitetail buck.

10 Natural Ground Blinds That Keep You Hidden from Deer 10 Natural Ground Blinds That Keep You Hidden from Deer

By Josh Honeycutt

A whitetail deer stands inn brush at a treeline.

Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer

By Josh Honeycutt

A camo Primos Double Bull Surroundview 360 groundblind on a field edge in the fall.

6 Rules for More Success with Ground Blinds 6 Rules for More Success with Ground Blinds

By Mark Melotik

A man in a camo jacket standing in a lush food plot with tape around it beside an over-browsed food plot.

Pre-Season Whitetails: How to Keep Deer Out of Your Food Plots (for Now) Pre-Season Whitetails: How to Keep Deer Out of Your Food Plots (for Now)

The Two Biggest Deer Organizations Are Joining Forces. What Does It Mean for Hunters? The Two Biggest Deer Organizations Are Joining Forces. What Does It Mean for Hunters?

By Andrew McKean

A food plot of brassica plants.

11 Strategies For Growing The Perfect Deer Food Plot 11 Strategies For Growing The Perfect Deer Food Plot

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time

A deer hide stretched out on the grass.

10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive 10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive

By Tim MacWelch

three hunters planting a tree

The 6 Best Tree Species for Planting a Deer Orchard The 6 Best Tree Species for Planting a Deer Orchard

The most popular way.

19 Ways to Transport a Whitetail Deer 19 Ways to Transport a Whitetail Deer

By Alex Robinson

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

deer hunting movement myths

10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement 10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement

mature buck bedding down in leaves

New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck

By Michael Hanback

Five-Legged Deer

The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Hanback

male hunter beside giant buck

Two Hunters Tag Two 200+ Inch Giant Whitetail Bucks Two Hunters Tag Two 200+ Inch Giant Whitetail Bucks

corey memering kneeling next to giant whitetail buck

Michigan Bowhunter Kills 227-inch Monster Whitetail Buck Michigan Bowhunter Kills 227-inch Monster Whitetail Buck

Charlie Alshiemer

My Friend Charlie Alsheimer: 1947-2017 My Friend Charlie Alsheimer: 1947-2017

By Craig Dougherty

Andrew McKean and daughter hunting Hawaiian axis bucks

Hunting in Paradise: Chasing Hogs and Deer in Hawaii Hunting in Paradise: Chasing Hogs and Deer in Hawaii

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

Iowa bowhunter in treestand during October

A Week-by-Week Guide to Hunting October Whitetails A Week-by-Week Guide to Hunting October Whitetails

whitetail deer flared tail

8 Ways Whitetails Communicate with Their Tails, and What Each Means for Hunters 8 Ways Whitetails Communicate with Their Tails, and What Each Means for Hunters

By Tom Carpenter

velvet buck early season trophy

How to Preserve Velvet Antlers How to Preserve Velvet Antlers

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

By Craig Dougherty

doe urine buck lure

Do Deer Urine Lures Actually Work? Do Deer Urine Lures Actually Work?

How to Brain-Tan a Deer Hide in 8 Steps

How to Brain-Tan a Deer Hide in 8 Steps How to Brain-Tan a Deer Hide in 8 Steps

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Whitetail Deer: 5 Ground Rules for Ground-Hunting Bucks

Whitetail Deer: 5 Ground Rules for Ground-Hunting Bucks Whitetail Deer: 5 Ground Rules for Ground-Hunting Bucks

Measuring Antlers: 4 Ways to Score a Deer’s Rack

Measuring Antlers: 4 Ways to Score a Deer’s Rack Measuring Antlers: 4 Ways to Score a Deer’s Rack

By Alex Robinson

Kentucky Bowhunter Shoots Monster 200+ Non-typical Whitetail

Kentucky Bowhunter Shoots Monster 200+ Non-typical Whitetail Kentucky Bowhunter Shoots Monster 200+ Non-typical Whitetail

By Natalie Krebs

Confessions of a Sharpshooter: How a Deer Cull Actually Works

Confessions of a Sharpshooter: How a Deer Cull Actually Works Confessions of a Sharpshooter: How a Deer Cull Actually Works

By Joseph Albanese

Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns

Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns

By Craig Dougherty

massachusetts-buck

A Deer for My Dad A Deer for My Dad

By Gerry Bethge

Piebald Deer: To Shoot or Not to Shoot

Piebald Deer: To Shoot or Not to Shoot Piebald Deer: To Shoot or Not to Shoot

By Gerry Bethge

OL Ranks the 20 Coolest Hollywood Archers

OL Ranks the 20 Coolest Hollywood Archers OL Ranks the 20 Coolest Hollywood Archers

By Gayne C. Young

Anatomy of a Buck Brawl: We Analyze a 50-Minute Fight Between Two Rutting Whitetails

Anatomy of a Buck Brawl: We Analyze a 50-Minute Fight Between Two Rutting Whitetails Anatomy of a Buck Brawl: We Analyze a 50-Minute Fight Between Two Rutting Whitetails

By Alex Robinson

25 Top Deer Questions

25 Top Deer Questions 25 Top Deer Questions

By Alex Robinson

Biggest Buck Ever?

Biggest Buck Ever? Biggest Buck Ever?

Quiz: The Deer Challenge Quiz: The Deer Challenge

By Morris Hilman

20-Gauge Enough Gun for Deer? Part II

20-Gauge Enough Gun for Deer? Part II 20-Gauge Enough Gun for Deer? Part II

By Outdoor Life Online Editor