Whitetail Journal

Scientists do know that genetics account for a whopping 85 percent of a human’s susceptibility to mosquito bites. They've also identified certain elements of body chemistry that, when found in excess on the skin's surface, make mosquitoes swarm closer.

The whitetail-hunting market is huge and there are a lot of products available to help the predator hunter.

The proposal would allow hunters to use any center-fire rifle caliber larger than .243 during the annual firearms deer season in Indiana.

Does your camo pattern really matter? Yes, and here's how to make sure you've got the right one.

Keeping animals and motorists safe is the aim of two wildlife underpasses that were incorporated into a $10.6 million reconstruction of Highway 200. The high-traffic highway runs through the heart of a bustling wildlife corridor, prompting the extra spending so wildlife can cross under rather than across the highway.

What to do when chased by a bear? Well, bear spray could come in handy or you could simply just resist the stupid human gene and not get too close to mama bear and her cubs. That's the best answer.

Authorities estimate the bear weighed between 400-500 pounds. The bear continued walking after being struck and was hit by another vehicle on the other side.

In an effort to better work with wildlife agencies, lobby lawmakers and shape policy nationwide, several top deer hunting organizations have banded together to pool their strength in an effort to preserve America’s top game species.

The Missouri Department of Conservation uses the annual allotment for several programs, including elk restoration, deer collaring and an angler education program that provides free classes.

Declining habitat and some tough winters have taken a toll on deer. Deer populations remain well below management objectives in most hunting units, and a conservative approach to hunting is needed to help with recovery efforts.

No GPS? No Compass? No Problem! Here are three easy ways to orientate yourself in the woods without the aid of a navigation device.

Ronell Skinner's business is a rarity, albeit a high-demand industry for wilderness communities. He cleans and prepares wildlife skull mounts using flesh-eating dermestid beetles.

Whoa! A downhill skateboarder hits 40 miles per hour when a deer jumps from the edge of the road and smashes right into the rider sending both flying.

A Wyoming hunter sets his sights on calling in a Yellowstone gray wolf. Many miles and hours on horseback later, he’s staring down the barrel at an alpha dog in hot pursuit of his location.

Residents in North Carolina can expect more deer visiting flower beds, dining in vegetable gardens and wandering along roads this spring and summer.

One person was seriously injured and a large 560-pound black bear was killed after a car in north Florida struck the animal and then collided with another vehicle.

If you're interested in hunting bear or elk in Michigan, now is the time to sign up.