Whitetail Journal

Throughout much of the Midwest, Halloween marks the start of the best whitetail deer hunting of the season. Do you have realistic expectations for the next couple of weeks?

Never used a deer decoy? Here are six tips for luring a buck into shooting range. At times a decoy works so well that it feels like cheating!

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.

Global warming may be fact, it may be fiction — but it’s been really hot during the whitetail rut the past couple of seasons. Here’s how to beat it.

When a deer is under your treestand, it’s critical to know where to aim for your arrow to penetrate both lungs.

No deer hunter wants to have cold or wet feet. Here are three top rubber boots for keeping your feet comfortable in the field, regardless of the conditions.

A look at some of the premier products for luring whitetails and keeping their nose at bay.

How to make your next treestand or ground blind disappear right before a whitetail’s eyes.

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.

Not sure which features are most important when shopping for your first crossbow? Class is in session!

Shooters get long-range accuracy and consistency with Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike 6.5 Creedmoor Match Loads.

KUIU Yukon TR Hunting Rain Gear is a great choice when 100 percent waterproof and windproof protection is required for the duration of the hunt.

The Double System from Full Range Hanging Systems offers a unique space-saving option for displaying two trophies.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new smooth-shooting Hoyt VTM 31. Despite being a short hunting bow, it has tons of stability.

Beating the dreaded “October lull” requires understanding the massive changes in the whitetail woods, then adjusting your strategy to stay one step ahead of your quarry.

The Omega Broadhead from Vantage Point Archery combines the features of a single-bevel head with the strength of a double-bevel head.

When it comes to cooking venison backstrap over an open fire, Dan Fitzgerald demonstrates a unique — and surprising — technique.