Big Game

A European mount makes a stylish addition to a trophy room, and they’re a lot cheaper than taxidermy.

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?

Veteran hunting guide Jim Shockey blasted Canada officials for lack of action about a growing grizzly problem following the mauling death of a woman and her baby daughter.

The pre-dawn hours of early November found Pat and Tony Salerno — guided by their flashlights — headed deep into...

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.

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting bucks, you’re missing out. Here's our Whitetail Deer Decoying Tips for Dummies, which includes four killer setups.

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting whitetail bucks, you’re missing out on one of the game’s deadliest tactics.

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting whitetail bucks, you’re missing out on one of the game’s deadliest tactics.

Missing shots at deer? Here's your fix: Learn how to properly zero your rifle, and gain a deeper understanding of a bullet's arc.

Elk are leaving the mountains in favor of the open plains, at least in one valley. What's pushing them down, and what does it mean for public land hunting?

Our reader poll confirms that treestand reading is as popular as ever. Plus, check out these book recommendations for this hunting season.

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail activity, and savvy hunters can be successful during this time. Here are the proven tips on how to do it.

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail buck activity, and savvy hunters can make that as successful as the primary rut. Here's how to do it.

When bucks are chasing sometimes the best way to get a shot is to aggressively attack them. Here’s how to make it happen while hunting the deer rut.

What do you do when rain, snow or extreme wind threaten your best chances to hunt the deer rut? Don't despair, because it's not as bad as you think.

When whitetail bucks pull a disappearing act, these tested strategies for more bowhunting success during the rut can help you find them again.

As predator populations expand across North America you never know who might show up on your predator calling setup.

As predator populations expand across North America you never know who might show up on your predator calling setup.

Say you only have one precious week’s vacation this fall, and you plan to cash it in chasing whitetails. Schedule accordingly so you're in the woods during the best time to deer hunt.

Kimber has added a few calibers in its lightweight Mountain Ascent line for 2019 along with outfitting it in the snazzy Subalpine camo pattern.

Despite all the research and data, whitetail behavior during the rut remains unpredictable. The best way to counter that is to keep your game plan simple.

There’s no better time to chase whitetails than November in the Midwest, but there are factors for hunting during this season that should be understood.

For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.

For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.

For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.

From basic tips written for beginners to advanced tactics and techniques, we’ve put it all together in this complete guide to spot-and-stalk hunting.

After the rut, should you continue to hunt your best rut stands or focus on afternoon feeding patterns? The answer could surprise you.

Where to set up to get a shot at your next buck.