Deer

Don Higgins explains why giving a mature whitetail buck the right wind is one of the most important keys to getting him on his feet in daylight.

When it comes to planting mast orchards for deer hunting, it’s hard to beat Chestnut Hill Outdoors’ easy-growing, blight-resistant Dunstan chestnuts.

The EHD-fense Water Treatment Kit has just been announced, and aquatic biologists say it will protect deer from EHD.

A unique Western blacktails hunt provided a proving ground for an affordable, functional long-range rifle and ancillary gear — and a whole new set of hunting skills.

Warm up to a winter bowhunt in the Sonoran Desert in pursuit of the wily Coues whitetail.

Logan Hanks killed a unique cryptorchid buck, also known as a velvet or cactus buck, in northwest Tennessee with a giant 13-point rack that scored 191 inches.

FeraDyne Outdoors partners on a photo contest with Tom Miranda and the Lazy CK Ranch in Texas.

Backpacking into wild country can net greater success on bigger bucks.

Factoring in his latest 200-class mule deer buck, Randy Ulmer’s career total for muley antlers now surpasses the 5,000-inch mark.

The best bet of tagging big bucks during the second rut lies in shifting our placement strategies to revolve around the hottest food source that the area holds.

Early-season doe sightings combined with some detective work can lead you to some of the hottest hunting of the year when the rut kicks in.

Trail cams are tremendous tools for scouting, and sometimes they reveal a big buck that fills our dreams — day and night.

Utah DWR discontinues translocation in urban deer program to limit spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Just walking around in the woods trying to find shed deer antlers is a low-percentage deal. Concentrate your efforts in these five areas to up your odds of owning more bone.

Few things fascinate hunters more than the bright scars known as buck rubs. Here's a list of insights about deer and the sign they leave behind.

Most hunters are well aware that deer survive harsh winter weather remarkably well. But did you know that survival is due to little nuances like the hollow design of a deer's winter coat?

If you want your deer rifle to do double-duty as a long-range shooting or competition gun, here are five new options from the 2018 SHOT Show.

Today I always head afield with gloves in my pack. Many people like the type of latex gloves medical personnel use, but I prefer thicker rubber gloves like those used for washing dishes.

Follow these steps to properly field dress and clean your deer so it's ready for the dinner table.

Although modern deer bullets are the best we’ve ever had, there are some classics that still get the job done at a fraction of the cost.

Just ask any rural gardener what not to plant when you have hungry deer in the neighborhood. The most likely response will be peas.

As you're planning this year's food plots for deer, consider the pros and cons of annuals versus perennials.

Scrape secrets revealed to help decipher fiction from fact regarding the rut’s most alluring buck sign can help deer hunters put more bone on the ground.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host special public meetings concerning chronic wasting disease in Fort Smith and Springdale.

Most often it's injury that causes weird deer antlers. These injuries can range from leg wounds to tears in the antler velvet.

Start now and you've got all spring and summer to plan your road trip. To help out, we've narrowed a long list of options down to 10 of the best deer-hunting ground in the U.S.

Need a great deer rifle that can withstand harsh weather and demanding backcountry conditions? Read on. We've found eight great options for 2018.

Get step-by-step instructions and watch the short video to learn how to remove a deer's backstraps.

A study covering the latest deer hunting trends was recently released by the Quality Deer Management Association. It's 68 pages of data and whitetail harvest information. Here's what stood out at first glance.

Small pockets of excellent whitetail habitat are found in nearly every community. Finding these little gems can provide excellent hunting for unpressured bucks.