whitetail deer Articles

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.

Mathews Archery recently announced its new flagship compound for 2020. The bow is called the VXR, and it comes in two lengths: 28 and 31.5 inches.

A “suicide squeeze” is a baseball play where the batter bunts, sacrificing himself at first base so the third-base runner can score. In bowhunting, it pertains to rutting bucks traveling through funnels occupied by bowhunters. Execute the play this November to score a wall-hanger buck.

High-speed arrows penetrating too deep into a bag target is not a problem with the Delta McKenzie Speed Bag 500.

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

Going airborne, as you would for whitetails, in the right locations and under the right circumstances can yield big results on mule deer.

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

These two bucks get caught fighting on camera before one of them gets a little too close in the heat of the moment.

There’s more to predator control than picking off the occasional coyote.

FeraDyne Outdoors partners on a photo contest with Tom Miranda and the Lazy CK Ranch in Texas.

Hunters looking for warm and 100 percent waterproof footwear should check out the new Thorogood Infinity FD Rubber Boots.

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.

As a hunter becomes older, he or she should ask: “What keeps me going?”

To minimize the chance of a poor hit, bowhunters can learn from this informative video that details a deer’s reaction to the sound of a shot.

Backpacking into wild country can net greater success on bigger bucks.

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

When whitetails aren’t moving, here are four phone games to help pass a little time in the stand.

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

Whitetail bucks can be aggressive during the breeding season, and all deer can be dangerous when wounded.

Powered by a rechargeable 7.4V Lithium-ion battery, the Pnuma IconX Heated Core Vest has three heat settings, layers easily and won’t restrict your movement.

There's no doubt that improvements in technology and equipment have made days afield safer, more enjoyable and more productive than at any time in history.

Built to withstand rugged environments, the Plotmaster Hunter 300 is an all-in-one planting system that can be pulled with ATVs and UTVs.

If you love venison and coffee, here’s a delicious and simple recipe for Dark Roast Venison Stew.

During hunting season, don’t forget to regularly wash your camo clothing so whitetails and other big game don’t pinpoint human odor.

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

Once your game is down and your tag is notched, the real work begins. These field-dressing kits are designed to help with that chore.

Three sisters, ages 4-13, join their dad during an October blizzard, and the oldest daughter has a close-range archery encounter with a 5x5 South Dakota whitetail on the edge of a standing cornfield.