deer hunting Articles

Victory Archery introduces the Rival and Rival X, two carbon hunting arrows built around high-strength construction and tunable internal components.

Learn a clever, low-cost trick from Don Higgins that can help protect newly planted trees from buck rubs and rodent damage.

Millennium Treestands’ L118 Bowlite gives whitetail hunters a lightweight ladder stand with comfortable seating and plenty of room to maneuver for close-range shots.

Don Higgins explains why giving a mature whitetail buck the right wind is one of the most important keys to getting him on his feet in daylight.

Follow Stern Game Recovery for real-world tracking insights, deer and bear recovery stories, and expert advice on when to wait before trailing wounded game.

Improve your treestand accuracy and buck-stopping speed with a close-range archery drill that simulates real whitetail hunting pressure.

Bow and arrows aside, what forgotten piece of gear would send you back home to retrieve? Our poll of top-level bowhunters might have you rethinking your arsenal.

Ol’ Man’s Big Daddy Jaw & Truss Ladder Stand delivers secure tree attachment, quieter set up and hunter-focused comfort in a 22-foot elevated stand.

Learn why whitetail bucks seem to vanish before season and discover the scouting and hunting adjustments that can help you track them back down.

Proper meat care in the backcountry is serious business. Here’s how to do it right so you enjoy the highest quality venison for the table.

A bowhunter’s in-the-field interview is interrupted when two rutting bucks chase a hot doe right into his path.

Kip Adams lays out five smart reasons to tag a doe early, even when heat, hunting pressure, and your own excuses tempt you to wait.

A simple freezer trick from a veteran outdoorsman may be the easiest way to get bugs out of your trail cameras before they ruin your gear.

Learn the real pros and cons of fixed-blade, mechanical and hybrid broadheads so you can choose the most accurate, penetrating and confidence-inspiring setup for your next hunt.

If you’ve planted food plots for whitetails for any length of time, you’ve faced this dilemma: The calendar says you should plant but it’s bone dry. What should you do?

Once considered a target-only release aid, the hinge is becoming a popular option among bowhunters. But is it right for you?

Early season offers too many windfalls not to exploit.

If you have a deer hunter on your Christmas list, then check out the author’s top 10 picks for stocking stuffers.

If the whitetail rut comes and goes, and you still have an unpunched tag, don’t put away your bow and sulk.

No deer hunter wants to have cold or wet feet. Here are three top rubber boots for keeping your feet comfortable in the field, regardless of the conditions.

A look at some of the premier products for luring whitetails and keeping their nose at bay.

The No. 1 song in the country, ““Rich Men North of Richmond,” was written by Oliver Anthony. The video of Oliver singing it took place on his small wooded property in Virginia, and prominent in the background is his ladder stand.

The hunt doesn’t have to end when you punch your primary big-game tag. The presence of predators can give a hunt a second life.

Eliminate or alter your scent at the molecular level with an ozone device from Ozonics.

The image of Senator Bernie Sanders sitting at the recent presidential inauguration while wearing fuzzy knitted gloves has found its way into thousands of mitten memes, including many with a hunting and fishing theme.

Use this easy bratwurst recipe to turn your leftover venison into tasty and nutritious meat treats.

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.

Safari Club International has canceled its 2021 Hunters' Convention in Las Vegas due to myriad issues related to travel, restrictions on event size and more caused by COVID-19.

Stay safe when hunting from an elevated platform by following a few simple precautions. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about treestand safety.

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.