Loading...

Whitetail Deer

Displaying results 181-198 of 2016

WB311 Lockdown pair headed to heavy cover copyright Mark Kayser

How to Target Whitetail Bucks During the Rut’s Lockdown

Create a strategy to take advantage of love-sick whitetail bucks.
A82 I0093

Choosing the Best Week to Hunt the Whitetail Rut

Schedule your whitetail rut vacation for peak daylight buck activity.
Late Season Doe

Learn to Overcome Whitetail Burnout

Is hunting whitetail deer with a stick and string starting to feel like work? If so, it might be time to get your joy back.
Kayser carrying treestand

Make Your Deer Stand Invisible

The key to a successful whitetail ambush is not showing your deer stand.
Safety harness lead

Treestand Tip: Wear Your Full-Body Safety Harness Under — Not Over — a Jacket

For maximum comfort while deer hunting from a treestand, wear your full-body safety harness under an outermost jacket or parka.
Deer hunting cirrus wind indicator 201019 104533

How to Hunt the Wind – and Avoid a Whitetail’s Nose

Whitetails identify and avoid predators by using their eyes, ears and nose, but they rely most on their sense of smell to survive. Here are five rules for how to hunt the wind and avoid detection by a whitetail’s nose.
John hafner archive 03582 181203 143349

Hunt Small Cover for Big Bucks

Hunting small cover for big bucks requires deer hunters to take a fresh look at their situation and use tactics outside of the whitetail norm. Here's how.
59267349 2210228725682553 3600064256344588288 n

Advice on Hunting Small Acreage

Even small plots can become whitetail honey-holes with the right food plot, a box blind or two, and smart hunting strategies that reduce pressure on deer.
Maas riverbottom buck

How to Hunt the Whitetail Rut — My 2.5-Week Game Plan

Approaching the whitetail rut with a solid game plan maximizes your chance for a close-range shooting opportunity.
Saskatchewan whitetail buck rifle Gordy Krahn

Our Best and Worst Outdoors Stories: Whitetail Roller Coaster Ride

Up next in our ongoing series on our best and worst outdoors experiences, Product Editor Gordy Krahn shares a rollercoaster of a tale in the whitetail woods.
GTP VOD RVN R26 2962

Deer Hunting’s No. 1 Ground Ambush Tip: Break Up Your Silhouette

You don’t have to be in a treestand to fool a whitetail’s eyes. The key for on-the-ground deer hunting success is breaking up your silhouette.
Whitetail Science checking deer trail

Whitetail Science - When Bucks Go Rogue

Whitetail bucks expand their ranges and daily movements as the rut approaches. Understand how, where and when bucks travel during the rut, and you just might put a tag on a bruiser this year.
Deer smelling air

Does Human Urine Spook Whitetails?

Not sure whether you should pee from your treestand? The author offers his insight.
Kip Adams shot placement video

Video: Where to Shoot a Whitetail for Double-Lung Hits

Do you aim too far back on a broadside whitetail, or too low when aiming from a treestand? Find out before making a big mistake this fall.
October deer hunting july lead

Locking Down October Lockdown Bucks

Whitetail bucks "disappear" during the transition period between summer feeding patterns to rut activity. It’s a tough time to bowhunt, unless you know where to look.
Deer hunting lead 181003 155556

Stacking the Odds for Early Deer Success

Having problems tagging an early season whitetail buck? These proven tactics can make the difference.
BHW1114

Make the Most of Your Whitetail Stands

Not all whitetail stands — ground blinds and treestands — are created equal. Now is the time to review past deer hunts to optimize the plan for your next sit.