Big Game

Well-known bowhunter Bill Winke recently posted a video explaining that many deer hunters are misinformed about the whitetail rut, and specifically its intensity.

Going on a South African hunting safari can be an incredible adventure, but it’s important to understand how to choose an outfitter, what to expect on the trip, and the total investment to budget effectively.

The author has found an ideal solution to decoying whitetails in far-off public land hotspots — and her name is Trixie.

Looking to hunt wary whitetails where your only competition might be wolves? Start with these tips from some bigwoods fanatics.

Pursing whitetails out of state is fun and challenging. Here’s how to get started.

Small properties can appear to be small in opportunity. Push that opinion aside and embrace the good aspects of these lands for a great whitetail ending.

If you prefer real whitetail antlers for rattling, then check out this simple safety hack from Levi Morgan.

Smart whitetail hunters will consider several factors as the rut approaches and then set sound expectations.

In the author’s opinion, most whitetail hunters don’t get shooting opportunities on mature bucks because they scout and hunt TOO much.

Killing a mature whitetail buck isn’t always as easy as hunting over these clues.

Creating a mock scrape with a heavy rope serving as the overhead branch is a technique used by many veteran whitetail hunters. Here’s how.

The author has a love/hate relationship with deer decoys — but the more he understands where and when to use them, the more he loves them.

Bill Winke provides tips on how many deer stands you should have ready to roll, and how long you should rest a stand between sits.

You know that antlers grow fast, but you’ll have an ever greater appreciation for the process after watching this short video.

Ready to spend more time in places mature bucks feel secure? Here’s how to use water and other difficult access routes to find more-productive whitetail hotspots.

The author has spent a lifetime pursuing elk, on DIY adventures and fully guided trips. Here, he breaks down the pros and cons of both options.

A complete guide on how to bowhunt whitetails over natural and manmade ponds, as well as buried water tanks.

Using drones to scout and hunt game is unethical, but what about their use to locate a big game animal that has been shot?

Pursuing whitetails on public land is a challenge. Period. But with the right mindset, it can be tremendously rewarding.

Don’t let your deer hunting strategy become as stagnant as the summer air. When whitetails react, you must adapt.

Waiting in ambush is the No. 1 hunting technique for whitetails, but it can also be tremendously effective for mule deer when the conditions are right.

The path you take to and from a treestand or ground blind is critical to your whitetail success.

Chances are good your local whitetails — bucks and does — could benefit from a smart mineral supplement plan.

Tom Nelson punches his 50th black bear tag — and it’s a bruiser!

The odds of drawing a coveted western big game tag have never been lower — and sadly it’s only going to get worse.

The saying “it’s better to be lucky than good” could be used to describe the longbow shot sequence on this big buck in Mississippi.

A proper “thank you” can be critical in obtaining — and keeping — hunting permission on private property.

Pursuing black bears with hounds is a wonderful bowhunting adventure.

Considering a black bear hunt for the first time? Spring or fall? Here are six key differences to consider before booking an adventure.