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Maine’s Deer Harvest Was the Highest It’s Been in More Than a Half Century
State wildlife officials attribute the high harvest numbers to the abundance of deer and a record number of any-deer tags
The Biggest Bucks of 2021
Hunters all across whitetail country tagged some incredible bucks this year. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest ones
Wisconsin Health Officials to Hunters: “Wear a Mask While Field-Dressing Deer”
The transmission of Covid-19 from deer to humans is unlikely, but the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is recommending hunters take precautions, including wearing a mask
The 2021 Deer Harvest Is Lagging in the Northeast. Biologists Blame Weather—and Acorns
Warm, wet weather and abundant natural browse could help explain why harvest numbers in most northeastern states are slightly down from last year
What All Hunters Need to Know About Coronavirus in Whitetails
No, you won’t get COVID from eating venison. But all hunters should pay attention to the new research on Coronavirus and whitetail deer
Oklahoma Bowhunter Gets a Second Chance at “Junior,” an Underweight Buck with an Oversized Rack
After a heartbreaking hunt, an Oklahoma bowhunter gets a second chance at the 150-class buck he'd been watching for years
Ultimate Guide to Using Mock Scrapes
Here's everything you need to know about making, and hunting, mock scrapes
The South (Not the Midwest) Is the Best Region for Mature Bucks
If you take antler score out of the equation, the South is the new home of the old buck
The Best Days to Hunt the 2021 Whitetail Rut, Based on Moon Phases
Our expert's picks on when to take days off work and hunt the rut this fall
DNR Officer Tracks and Rescues 75-Year-Old Who Fell 30 Feet While Retrieving His Treestand
With just a little information to go on, a Michigan DNR officer tracked down and rescued a severely injured hunter who had been trying to retrieve his treestand