Whitetail Journal

The author has pursued whitetails with bolt-action rifles from Saskatchewan to Texas. Here are his eight favorites, based on nearly 50 years of experience.

Bowtech has announced its latest flagship compounds, the 2024 Core SS and Core SR. The SS is engineered for a super-smooth draw; the SR is a speed bow that’s still comfortable to shoot.

Data from insurance companies shows that November ranks No. 1 for most deer/vehicle collisions. Here’s why it could happen to you.

Blocker Outdoors Shield Field Brush Pants feature reinforced panels specifically for hunters braving thick cover.

If you get hungry — or bored — while waiting in a deer stand, then one of these five Halloween candies might take the edge off.

Regardless of your camo clothing choice, if you skip a face mask, a wary whitetail will often spot you.

Check out the surveillance footage from Noodles & Company in Beloit, Wisconsin, when a young 4x4 whitetail buck crashes through a window and enters the restaurant.

The all-in-one Vortex Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder is a problem solver for open-country hunters.

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.