Darron McDougal Articles

Bumping whitetails as you leave an afternoon stand is never a good thing. Here’s how to avoid this common mistake.

Whitetail pursuits vary greatly in degree of difficulty. Cherish the hard deer hunts as well as the easy ones.

A week straight of back-to-back morning hunts can take a toll, so I rely on these four tips for keeping my mind and body in the game.

Looking to broaden your whitetail horizons? Adventure awaits in these five destinations.

Hunters who understand whitetail vocabulary can make the right call at the right time, which can sometimes bring a deer to you on a string.

There are times during the archery deer season when it makes sense to abandon treestands and take a more aggressive approach to pursuing whitetails.

The Mountain West teems with bowhunting opportunities and adventures. Is your body up to the challenge?

Not sure whether a guided whitetail hunt is worth your hard-earned dollar? Here’s a look at the important pros and cons of going guided.

Nothing will ruin your moment-of-truth bowhunting encounter faster than these eight cardinal sins.

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

Summer is a great time to practice with your bow, but don’t forget to keep shooting after archery deer season arrives.

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

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

Not sure which trail cam is right for you? Here's an in-depth look at 12 of the top trail cameras on the market for 2019.

Regardless of your current whitetail hunting accomplishments, always reflect upon and cherish your inaugural whitetail success.

Now is the time to get rolling on spring food plots and other work in prep for whitetail hunting season.

Before finalizing your wildlife management plans for this year, consider planting food plots for each season based on tips from these experts.

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

Tired of bowhunting the same old areas each season? Then it’s time to build preference points for high-quality hunts in bucket list locations.

Believe it or not, a custom bowstring can make the difference between punching a tag and leaving the woods in frustration.

What determines your shoot or don’t shoot decisions? Consider these debatable shot angles — what would you do?

To avoid detection, bowhunters should do everything possible to reduce or eliminate human odor. One product, ElimiShield, claims to do just that.

Today's hunting boots and footwear are engineered for success and proven so in the field. Check out our top picks for 2017.

When it comes to staying warm on a hunt, a good base layer is essential. Check out our collection of the best base layers for 2017.

The 2017 arrow lineup is on track to be the best performing we’ve seen yet. Here are some to check out.

When it comes to staying warm on a hunt, proper insulation is key. Check out our collection of the best outerwear for 2017.

Peak rut and frigid temps stir red-hot bowhunting action, and it’s not far away!

Lee and Tiffany, Ralph and Vicki, Melissa, and Kip share how to use scrapes as a key part of your deer hunting strategy.

Baiting deer is a controversial topic, but when natural food sources are unavailable it can be the best option if your state's hunting regulations allow it.