When deer hunting and snow covers the ground, I often forego typical stand hunting and instead trust my hunting instincts, senses and reflexes (but mostly my camouflage), and still-hunt. A still-hunt ...

Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And ...

The Closers: 54 Expert Tips on Tagging a Winter Buck Before the Season Ends Some people just know how to get it done in the end—they know how to close Game 7 or run the 2-minute drill or wrap up the ...

According to the National Deer Association, during the 2023-2024 hunting season, U.S. hunters successfully harvested more than 3 million whitetail bucks, thus establishing a new record for mature buck ...

Jeff Sturgis has the unique experience of living through dozens of deer seasons all at once. As the founder of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, he works with clients around the country to improve their ...

A tall and heavy 8-point buck pushed a doe up the open ridge and directly toward my tree stand. Three satellite bucks circled and sniffed the air, but couldn’t get within 20 yards of the doe due to ...

LONSDALE, Minn. — More than half a million people hunt in Minnesota each year. For 25 years, Hans Froseth has been among them. "Both waterfowl and deer up at our family cabin," said Froseth. Deering ...

It’s showtime for Texas deer hunters. The 2024-25 general hunting season for white-tailed deer opened statewide 30 minutes before sunrise on Nov. 2. Most whitetail junkies will agree: There is nothing ...