Whitetail Journal

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting whitetail bucks, you’re missing out on one of the game’s deadliest tactics.

Do you aim a few inches behind a broadside deer’s near front leg and low on its chest? Bad idea . . .

The author and his father remember the best food they've ever had on a Canadian fishing trip.

Missing shots at deer? Here's your fix: Learn how to properly zero your rifle, and gain a deeper understanding of a bullet's arc.

Our reader poll confirms that treestand reading is as popular as ever. Plus, check out these book recommendations for this hunting season.

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail activity, and savvy hunters can be successful during this time. Here are the proven tips on how to do it.

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail buck activity, and savvy hunters can make that as successful as the primary rut. Here's how to do it.

When bucks are chasing sometimes the best way to get a shot is to aggressively attack them. Here’s how to make it happen while hunting the deer rut.

What do you do when rain, snow or extreme wind threaten your best chances to hunt the deer rut? Don't despair, because it's not as bad as you think.

When whitetail bucks pull a disappearing act, these tested strategies for more bowhunting success during the rut can help you find them again.

As predator populations expand across North America you never know who might show up on your predator calling setup.

As predator populations expand across North America you never know who might show up on your predator calling setup.

Say you only have one precious week’s vacation this fall, and you plan to cash it in chasing whitetails. Schedule accordingly so you're in the woods during the best time to deer hunt.

Kimber has added a few calibers in its lightweight Mountain Ascent line for 2019 along with outfitting it in the snazzy Subalpine camo pattern.

Despite all the research and data, whitetail behavior during the rut remains unpredictable. The best way to counter that is to keep your game plan simple.

There’s no better time to chase whitetails than November in the Midwest, but there are factors for hunting during this season that should be understood.

For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.