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Best How-To Deer Hunting Article I’ve Ever Read

There have been untold numbers of articles written about how to kill more and bigger whitetails. Most of this content is average — and much of it is a complete waste of time. Here’s the author’s No. 1 pick.

February 27, 2023

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Locked Bucks Found Dead in Lake

When two bucks fight for dominance, the result can sometimes be deadly.

November 17, 2022

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Video: Does Moon Position Affect Whitetail Deer Movement?

Some highly successful big-buck hunters believe that moon position — not to be confused with moon phase — can be a significant factor in whitetail deer movement.

November 07, 2022

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The Whitetail Rut Calendar

Whitetail bucks change their behavior during pre-rut, rut and post-rut, so you must adapt your game plan, too.

November 01, 2022

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Hunt the Whitetail Rut the Right Way

Use these seven no-fail hunting tips to make the most of your time afield during the whitetail rut.

October 28, 2022

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5 Ways to Simplify the Whitetail Rut

Avoid frustration by keeping your whitetail rut hunting approach simple — and successful — with these five straightforward strategies.

October 22, 2021

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Whitetail Video: Hunting the Second Rut

The second rut is real, and in the Midwest and North, it takes place from late November through mid-December.

December 04, 2020

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How to Target Whitetail Bucks During the Rut’s Lockdown

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

November 18, 2020

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Choosing the Best Week to Hunt the Whitetail Rut

Schedule your whitetail rut vacation for peak daylight buck activity.

November 17, 2020

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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.

October 28, 2020

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When Is the Peak of the Whitetail Rut?

Predicting the peak of the whitetail rut in your area is most accurately done with aid of a fetus scale.

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Moon Phases Don’t Affect the Deer Rut

Many deer hunters understandably won't buy in, but science continues to prove that moon phases don't affect the deer rut. Here are the reasons why.

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How To Plan Your Deer Hunts Around Peak Rut

Consider all of the factors that affect rut activity to determine the best dates to be in the field next fall.

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Making the Second Rut Work — Part 2

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail activity, and savvy hunters can be successful during this time. Here are the proven tips on how to do it.

November 14, 2018