Simply throwing down some seed does not make a food plot for whitetail deer. If you want action, you must take action and do it right.

Learning how a deer’s eyes and ears work can go a long way toward helping you keep from getting busted this hunting season.

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.

Learn more about the whitetail’s second rut from veteran hunter Steve Bartylla and how to bowhunt it successfully.

When it comes to equipment for bowhunting black bears, the author has three suggestions.

Not sure which company makes the best clothing for your style of deer hunting? Here are eight great picks.

Veteran bowhunter and land manager Steve Bartylla offers proven tips and tricks for hunting from treestands and blinds for whitetail deer.

If a hunting season for grizzly bears is approved in the United States, are you ready to hunt if you draw a tag?

A productive waterhole, a topnotch blind, and the right timing make the difference for bowhunting success.

Where you place trail cams is certainly important, but it’s also vital to avoid leaving behind a human odor calling card.

Are you a scent skeptic? Think these powerful potions are a gimmick? Think again. When used in the right situations and under the right conditions, they can be your magic wand.

Think you have no chance to kill a huge buck on heavily hunted public ground? Think again.

Utilize trail camera surveillance technology to track summer deer movement and improve your fall whitetail hunting success.

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.

Hunting in-woods waterholes is one of the most overlooked rut tactics. A mature whitetail buck pushing his body hard during the breeding phase needs water, and even more so when the mercury rises.

An in-depth look at the underdiscussed technical aspects of camo clothing for whitetail hunting.

Scouting for whitetails far from home requires a bit more hustle and far more attention to detail than scouting in your backyard.

Summer is great for offseason archery practice — it’s also an ideal time to begin planning a DIY black bear adventure for next spring.

Don’t overlook adding beneficial water sources to your whitetail property management scheme.

Ever wonder what you can make using deer hooves? Yes, there's the popular gun-rack concept, but how about a hoof rattler or bandolier?