Big Game

Bowhunters: Don’t make the mistake of aiming too far forward on a broadside black bear.

Whitetail Journal magazine, a publication dedicated to whitetail deer hunting, news and research, has announced Alan Richard as the winner of its first cover photo contest. Earlier this year, Richard’s photograph (shown below) was first selected by Whitetail Journal staff, along with three other finalists. Once his photograph made it into the final group, the winner was selected by the magazine’s social community and newsletter subscribers. Entry 261421Richard, a nature and wildlife enthusiasts, is from Leola, Pennsylvania. You can visit a collection of Richard’s photography here. Over the years, Richard has captured images of wildlife ranging from Pennsylvania elk, squirrels and whitetail deer to various owl species, bald eagles and falcons. As the winner of Whitetail Journal’s photo contest, Richard’s image will be featured on the cover of the 2019 November/December issue. He’ll also receive $500 and a premium, 20-quart cooler from RUGID Gear.If you’d like to see all contest entrants, search #WJCover on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to hear about upcoming contests, sweepstakes and giveaways sponsored by Whitetail Journal and Grand View Outdoors’ other publications, sign up for our newsletter or like us on Facebook or Instagram.

With snow piles rising higher and record snowfalls recorded in many midwestern cities this winter, deer mortality is a growing concern.

From sniper schools designed for civilians to the tactics and methods used by snipers, here's how precision marksmanship can elevate a deer hunter's preparation.

How many times have you made the call of shame to ask your buddy to bring the chain? This isn’t a rare occurrence for hunters putting in food plots this spring. Here are ways to avoid that moment and tips to get unstuck if you don’t.

A do-it-yourself black bear hunt is rarely easy, but you can increase your odds by choosing one of these five bear-rich destinations.

The best way to analyze a bear to determine whether it’s a mature animal that you want to kill or a younger bear that should be passed up is to study these physical traits.

You fire your shot. The deer doesn't fall. Here’s why, what to do next and how to make your next hit lethal.

Showing the beginner the ropes of shed hunting is a lot like taking a kid hunting or fishing for the first time. It's important to set them up to be successful and make sure the experience is a positive one.

When you’re bored spitless during those deerless all-day sits, the mind tends to wander. Where does it go?

Some of the most incredible whitetail-woods moments don’t end with a mature buck on the ground.

Soil test results will include recommended application rates of lime and nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (also called potash) for the specific plants you want to grow.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill authorizing the state's Game & Fish Commission to establish a grizzly bear hunt or relocation plan, in the interest of public safety. Animal rights groups plan to sue.

It's easier to shoot a stationary target than one that's moving, so make sure you know how to stop a buck. Food plots can do the trick, but so can decoys, calls, obstructions and, yes, even scare tactics.

High-fence hunting verses fair-chase hunting is a historically contentious debate among hunters, but the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease has raised the stakes.

Wisconsin conservation officials reduced the number of bear hunting permits for the 2019 season after data showed a decline in the state's population of bruins.

Although the majority of pronghorn hunts have high hunter success rates, that doesn’t make them a slam-dunk. Here are a few tips to get you closer to the rim.