Deer Hunting

How to hunt bigger bucks on private land and public land. Find whitetail hunting tips and strategies from Outdoor Life.

Hunting
How to Plan a DIY Deer Hunting Road Trip
Out-of-state whitetail hunts don’t have to be expensive, guided endeavors. All you need is a week of vacation and a plan
By Tony HansenNovember 6, 2019
Hunting
7 Best Ways To Use Scents During The Rut
How, where, and when to fool a mature buck with deer scents and mock scrapes this season
By Tracy BreenNovember 6, 2019
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4 Rules for Hunting Big Bucks Without Spooking Them
To successfully target mature whitetails, you have to step up your strategy
By Tony HansenNovember 6, 2019
Hunting
101 Best Deer Hunting Tips For The Rut
The simplest quick-hitting rut-hunting advice that you’ll get this season
By Michael HanbackNovember 1, 2019
Hunting
How to Be an Effective Deer Hunter When You Don’t Have Enough Time to Go Deer Hunting
Time is our most precious commodity during the whitetail rut. Here’s how to make the most of it
By Tony HansenOctober 31, 2019
Hunting
Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods?
Weird deer conditions from the Quality Deer Management Association
By The EditorsOctober 30, 2019
Guns
Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. vs. .243 Win. vs. .30-06 Springfield
Three of the most revered deer-hunting rounds in a head-to-head-to-head comparison
By Ron SpomerOctober 28, 2019
Hunting
Six Things That Shady Bow Shops Lie About
There are some great bow shops out there, but there are also plenty of hacks. Here’s how to know if your pro shop is full of B.S.
By Jace BausermanOctober 24, 2019

THE DEER HUNTING PAGE

The opening day of deer season is the most important holiday in whitetail country, and we're here to celebrate. Whether you're after a giant buck on private farm ground in Iowa, or you're chasing does to fill the freezer on public forest land in Pennsylvania, our experts have the tips and tactics to help you punch your tag. We also have great stories about the biggest bucks taken by hunters, plus some good stories about the ones that got away.

We've got our finger on the pulse of the deer hunting community to bring you the hottest trends and most important news around whitetail deer. From in-depth reports on chronic wasting disease to round ups of the best new deer hunting gear, we've got you covered. So get to scouting, hang your trail cameras and stands, clear you shooting lanes, and use our stories and videos to you have your best whitetail deer hunting season ever.

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