From WJ Magazine Articles

Start your 2020 whitetail season on the right foot by recognizing what worked and what didn’t in 2019.

After a lifetime of pursuing whitetails across the country, the biggest problem the author has seen is deer hunters refusing to face up to reality and make changes.

For most whitetail hunters, the rut is the best time to be in the woods. Here are five strategies to maximize your odds during this year’s rut.

Crossbow hunters with an eye for innovation will instantly be drawn to Gearhead’s new X-16 series of crossbows.

Identify the variables and create a plan to make them more predictable to make this year’s rut sits more reliable.

When topography and foliage mix perfectly, the coupling creates natural funnels that concentrate rutting buck movement.

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

Hunters are feeding the hungry, one donated whitetail at a time.

If luck wasn’t on your side for a coveted draw tag in Kansas, then pick up an over-the-counter Oklahoma whitetail tag.

Every region of North America has unique whitetail rut dates. Here is how to determine the rut times in your area.

Whitetails west of the Mississippi River and beyond have all the wiles of eastern deer — and the bonus of big antlers.

If you prefer a compact, speedy bow, then either the Mathews Vertix or Hoyt RX-3 may be the one for you.

Like plastic bottles, synthetic stocks are indestructible. That said, wood is durable enough for rifle stocks — and beautiful.

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

Six tips that make it harder for a poacher to target your whitetails.

A primer on two deer diseases, EHD and CWD, which are often confused for one another.

For big game hunters who want a versatile scope with top-end magnification for long-range shots, the Frontier 30 SF from Hawke Optics is worth a look.

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

When introducing someone new to deer hunting, it only makes sense to choose a safe and sturdy ladder stand with room enough for you and your guest.

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.

A goshawk doesn’t catch its prey like a fox. So why would you hunt whitetails from a tree with ground artillery?

Here’s an in-depth look at two 35-inch axle-to-axle bows, the Prime Logic CT5 and the PSE Evoke 35 EC.

An innovative deer lure system, the Rut Rouser Dual Mister from Hunter’s Kloak provides the user with hands-free scent dispersion from up to 160 feet.

Ever have a hankering to see new country and hunt whitetails where the big ones live? Heed this advice to quench your thirst for a DIY public land adventure.

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.

The new-for-2019 TenPoint Turbo M1 crossbow incorporates several new and exciting features.

Just when you think everything is good on the farm — for pursuing whitetails — beware because it can go to pot in a hurry.

Data from a 3-year Mississippi study is beginning to reveal some new insights into whitetail buck movement and core home ranges.

Buck behavior is innate, and research suggests that each buck has a unique personality.