Whitetail Journal

When it comes to judging 3-D target distance and then executing the shot in competition, no archer on the planet has been as successful as Levi Morgan. And he started the 2025 season with another victory.

If you’re ready to upgrade your crossbow, or buy one for the first time, then check out these nine top-shelf models.

Chestnut Hill Outdoors introduces a diverse selection of fruiting plants.

The author carried the Steiner Predator 10x42 binocular during the 2024 deer season, and also put it to the test later while watching wildlife in much more challenging lighting conditions.

The recently released Muddy Trifecta 180 cellular trail camera captures panoramic 180-degree photos and videos.

Levi Morgan likes hunting near food plots but not over them, and that’s an important distinction.

The Pro G3 bino harness from KUIU was redesigned for improved functionality.

The author used two new Spypoint cell cams during the 2024 South Dakota deer season, and also placed four of his older Spypoints (2022 and 2023 cell models) back in the woods for an extended field test.

When it comes to deer hunting advice, what is the best tip you’ve ever received? Here, Bill Winke remembers his No. 1.

The author recently picked up a European mount from the taxidermist and was surprised to discover that his whitetail skull features a fang!

New for 2025, the XB30 Zoom FFP 2-8x36mm crossbow scope from Hawke delivers first focal plane accuracy.

Mossberg expands its Model 500 shotgun lineup with three new Slugster models.

The Alpha is Bohning’s newest and most versatile vane profile — a design that combines stealth, speed and torque.

The Winchester Supreme 2-7x32mm riflescope is a dependable optic at a value price.

The all-new LR (long-range) crossbow from Ravin was designed for extreme downrange accuracy.

During late summer 2024 in western Wisconsin, the author planted three food plot blends from Evolved. How did they grow, and did the local whitetails target these green fields?

Do you think you could taste the difference between various lightly seasoned big game backstraps if each one is prepared exactly the same?