Big Game

A second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Mississippi less than 50 miles from a neighboring state.

A treestand that is 20 feet up and 25 yards out from the trail gives you a higher percentage chance of hitting both lungs as opposed to a 30-foot shot at the same distance.

The deer rut is supposed to be "easy," right? Well, it doesn't always go as planned. Here are 10 solutions to hunting problems you might run into during the whitetail rut.

When a deer hunter's above-ground advantage slips away as bucks adapt to hunting pressure, it's time to be smarter about hiding your treestand.

Eight ways to shoot for early deer season success.

Over the course of about 40 years of hunting and fishing, I still can't comprehend how utterly ignorant some people are around wildlife.

If hunters make good use of the region's narrow draws and concentrated timber, they'll find themselves wanting to hunt deer in the great plains every year.

During warm-weather hunting, what you do during the few hours after killing an animal can make all the difference to ensure high-quality, tasty game meat.

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) reports that they've been seeing these "bullwinkle deer" since the mid-2000s, and blame this phenomenon on a bacterial infection.

Many hunters believe windy days mean less deer movement. Yet, research suggests deer are unaffected by wind and extreme weather like Hurricane Michael.

EHD and blue tongue disease in whitetails are transmitted by biting insects that often live near water.

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.

The upside of ground stalking whitetail deer is increased mobility and more buck encounters. There are downsides too. Some seem impossible to overcome. They're not.

Infected deer begin to show symptoms within a week of being bitten by a midge carrying the virus. They develop a high fever, one reason many dead deer are found in or near water.

Historically, there are those who have always been skeptical of technology and innovation in hunting. Often the debate hinges on the principles of fair chase. So is today's new tech good or bad for hunting?

Quality deer management will increase antler size, but too often hunters don't buy into the recommendations because the results aren't there. Why?

Certain food plot practices like no-till farming can require expensive equipment. This keeps many out of the game. Before you give up, call around for a rental.

High-powered, pocket flashlights are trending upward in popularity thanks to the growing number of people who consider them a critical benefit to everyday life.

Hunting seasons are open in the Rockies, and grizzly bear attacks are increasing as bears search for food to get ready for winter hibernation.

A grizzly-bear outfitter went looking for the perfect bear rifle and instead formed Alaska Magnum ARs, LLC. He now sells beautiful custom ARs mean enough to take down brown bears.

Forget about fumbling for a grunt call or rangefinder this whitetail season, get organized in a treestand with the innovative Treehouse Pack from Mystery Ranch.

A federal judge has restored protection for grizzly bears, ending the first scheduled hunts in 40 years in the Lower 48 after almost a month of delays.

A Wyoming elk hunter who was killed by a charging grizzly bear likely had 3 seconds or less to react before taking the grizzly's first hit.

Let Tim Crawford's story of falling from a treestand while deer hunting be a reminder to "Stay Safe–Stay Connected" during Treestand Safety Awareness Month.

Social media is, well, social. But it can be instructive too. Such is the case with social media for land managers. Ask questions, get answers and learn how to better manage your hunting property via Facebook.

A fusion of cuisines combined with a medley of spices turn these grilled venison tacos with cilantro chimichurri into a mouthwatering addiction.

A grizzly bear killed a Wyoming hunting guide and attacked his client, who survived and was able to escape to seek help, in the Teton Wilderness in Wyoming.

An Oregon hunter fell from his treestand and hung upside-down before two hunters heard his cries for help. The most dangerous part was the rescue.

Anglers snagged and pulled in a gigantic Irish elk skull and antlers from Lough Neagh, a freshwater lake in northwest Ireland.