Whitetail Deer Hunting

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  • How To Hunt Velvet Bucks

    How To Hunt Velvet Bucks

    A buck in velvet is a trophy most hunters only dream of getting the opportunity to wrap a tag on. There is something about velvet antlers that fascinates even the most seasoned deer hunter. However, hunting them hinges on the timing of hunting season. Beginning in the spring, buck antlers are covered in velvet. Underneath…

  • Are Whitetail Deer Overpopulated? [3 Studies Explained]

    Are Whitetail Deer Overpopulated? [3 Studies Explained]

    Between the roadkill and the backyard, it seems that whitetail deer are everywhere, especially here in the southeast. It seems like I see a group of deer every day, if not multiple times a day. Thousands of deer are hit on the roadways every day across the country, and I have come close to adding…

  • Are Food Plots Legal? [Everything to Know]

    Are Food Plots Legal? [Everything to Know]

    There isn’t much that hunters won’t do to bag a buck big enough to hang on the wall. Some will wear doe urine like it’s cologne or spend weeks sitting in a tree stand in freezing temperatures. Something else a motivated hunter can do to increase their odds is plant a food plot before the…

  • You’re Hunting The Moon All Wrong [Adam Hays Interview]

    You’re Hunting The Moon All Wrong [Adam Hays Interview]

    Shooting not only mature deer, but giant mature deer, is a task that most hunters never complete. Mature bucks are truly a different animal than a young deer. They are incredibly smart, and seem to have a sixth sense about them. To get one on the ground, you have to do everything right and use…

  • Your First Time at a Deer Processor [Cost, Time, & Cuts]

    Your First Time at a Deer Processor [Cost, Time, & Cuts]

    If you have never been to a deer processor before, or shot a deer, the whole process can be a little intimidating. After you get your deer ready to go, how much is it going to cost, how long will it take, and what kind of cuts do you ask for? Especially if you have…

  • How Often Should You Hunt the Same Deer Stand?

    How Often Should You Hunt the Same Deer Stand?

    Hunters, and people in general, will find a way to disagree about almost anything. How often you should hunt from the same deer stand is no exception to that rule. Ask your three hunting buddies and you’re likely to get four different answers, with little room for compromise or nuance. A consensus among hunters is…

  • What Time of Day Are Most Mature Bucks Killed?

    What Time of Day Are Most Mature Bucks Killed?

    Hunting mature bucks is a skill set in and of itself. They are cautious and by no means reach their age by being reckless. Taking a mature buck isn’t something that happens all the time for every hunter, so if you want to take one this season, when is the best time to hunker down…

  • DIY Deer Processing VS Using A Professional Processor

    DIY Deer Processing VS Using A Professional Processor

    If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve probably had a successful hunt or are getting ahead of the game and doing research before you harvest an animal. Meat from wild game is the healthiest and arguably the best-tasting meat in the world, but it needs to be correctly cared for from the field to the…

  • When to Use a Ground Blind to Get a HUGE Advantage

    When to Use a Ground Blind to Get a HUGE Advantage

    Hunting from the elevated position and concealment of a treestand is often preferred by most hunters, but there are significant advantages to knowing when and how to employ the use of a ground blind in the right situations. If you truly want to maximize your potential for success in bagging a buck, listen up because…

  • SpyPoint FLEX Trail Camera [Hands-on Review]

    SpyPoint FLEX Trail Camera [Hands-on Review]

    If you’ve made the transition over to cellular cameras, the first thing you will notice is how expensive they are. So when SpyPoint came out with a camera that had fairly good specs and that costs less than $120, it got plenty of people’s attention. Now the SpyPoint Flex is one of the more popular…

  • Is Deer Hunting All Day Long Worth It? [The TRUTH]

    Is Deer Hunting All Day Long Worth It? [The TRUTH]

    Deer hunting is often a game of patience and persistence. Many hunters, myself included, often wonder when they should call it quits for the day. Sometimes it’s perfectly fine or even advisable to leave the stand early, but other times, it’s better to stick it out; but how can you tell?  You should hunt all…

  • How Does Scent Control Work? [My Complete Routine]

    How Does Scent Control Work? [My Complete Routine]

    Scent control is a subject of friendly debate and an incredible niche in the hunting industry. Some hunters bathe head to toe in scent-blocking soap and use all kinds of scent-blocking detergents and sprays. Others couldn’t be bothered to use anything different than their everyday soap and choose to just play the wind instead.  The…

  • 5 Public Land Friendly & Affordable Tree Stands

    5 Public Land Friendly & Affordable Tree Stands

    Many hunters aren’t able to access private land and are left with one option, public land hunting. The good news is that there are well over 750 million acres of public land in the United States. Odds are, there is public hunting land near you! One of the most important things to do before hunting…

  • A Beginners Guide to Aging Deer Meat

    A Beginners Guide to Aging Deer Meat

    Aging meat has been a necessary practice for thousands of years. Along the way, there have been plenty of methods developed. Some hunters need a method that is easy, yet effective; others want to go the extra mile. Today we will cover the majority of those methods and point you in the right direction if…

  • What Should You Wear While Hunting in a Ground Blind?

    What Should You Wear While Hunting in a Ground Blind?

    For those of us used to hunting in elevated treestands, a ground blind provides a new perspective on hunting. They provide a whole host of new advantages. With the hunting and outdoor market making stronger innovations in ground blinds, they’re becoming a more and more effective means of concealment in the field. Although if they…

  • What Should You Have In Your Ground Blind?

    What Should You Have In Your Ground Blind?

    Ground blinds are an incredible tool to have at your disposal for hunting white-tailed deer, turkeys, antelope, and practically any other big game animal. Most are portable, easy to set up, and can provide cover in open areas. Additionally, if they are set up for extended periods animals can get used to them. Ground blinds…

  • How High Should You Hang Your Deer Stand? [200 Hunters Surveyed]

    How High Should You Hang Your Deer Stand? [200 Hunters Surveyed]

    No matter if you hunt with a climber, a ladder, a hang on, or a tree saddle, you have got to figure out how high you are going to climb your tree. Some hunters think big bucks live in the tops of the trees and climb 40 feet up or higher, others are too scared…

  • 10 Optimal Saddle Hunting Backpacks [Any Price Range]

    10 Optimal Saddle Hunting Backpacks [Any Price Range]

    In the last five years, hunters have witnessed the popularity of saddle hunting explode. They do offer a ton of flexibility to your hunt. You can be much more mobile with a tree saddle and shoot nearly 360 degrees around you. However, just like any kind of hunting, saddle hunting comes with plenty of gear,…

  • How to Plan an Out-of-State Hunting Trip [In 6 Steps]

    How to Plan an Out-of-State Hunting Trip [In 6 Steps]

    One of the most exciting things about hunting is exploring new areas and hunting different species. To do that, you usually have to travel out of state. These out-of-state hunts are typically exhilarating experiences and if you’re lucky, you will bring home exciting stories of your adventures, enough meat to fill your freezer, and maybe…

  • How NOT to Spook Deer With Your Ground Blind

    How NOT to Spook Deer With Your Ground Blind

    A ground blind is an awesome tool that all hunters should use at one time or another. Although if you have ever used a ground blind, you have probably had a deer or two stomp and blow at you simply because that blind wasn’t there yesterday. A ground blind setup is far from a run-and-gun…

  • Do Ground Blinds Help Scent Control? [Yes but Know THIS]

    Do Ground Blinds Help Scent Control? [Yes but Know THIS]

    Poor scent control has spooked millions of deer, and there’s a good chance you are responsible for a couple dozen of those. We have all spooked plenty of deer, but staying as stealthy as possible is the goal. Ground blinds are a great tool for that. They certainly conceal your movement, and they might even…

  • How Long Can You Wait to Gut & Clean a Deer?

    How Long Can You Wait to Gut & Clean a Deer?

    Great, so you just shot a deer! Now the real work starts. Maybe you have been running trail cameras all season and really going hard scouting and looking for a particular buck, or maybe you just walked out to a tried and true stand for the first time this year and found a deer you…

  • Does Feeding Deer Make Them Nocturnal? [Know THIS First]

    Does Feeding Deer Make Them Nocturnal? [Know THIS First]

    One of the most aggravating things about early season deer hunting is when you have a buck on camera, and he just disappears or goes nocturnal. A bait pile is an extremely popular place to hang a camera, and I have done that plenty of times. Although when deer seem to go nocturnal, plenty of…

  • Cull Bucks & Management Bucks [ACTUAL Herd Effect]

    Cull Bucks & Management Bucks [ACTUAL Herd Effect]

    If you have spent any amount of time online with other deer hunters, you have definitely seen someone post a one or two year old buck with a caption of something along the lines of  “sure am glad to get this cull buck off the property”. The sad part is, a lot of those hunters…

  • Are Expensive Compound Bows Worth It? [The TRUTH]

    Are Expensive Compound Bows Worth It? [The TRUTH]

    If you are trying to find your next bow, or regularly look at the hottest bows like I do, you will probably notice that they just keep getting more expensive. You can definitely find affordable bows out there, but flagship bows are climbing well over $1000! Any sane hunter would wonder what they are getting…

  • 20 Cheap Ways to Attract Whitetail Deer [Short & Long Term]

    20 Cheap Ways to Attract Whitetail Deer [Short & Long Term]

    Everything costs more these days, and that is definitely the case with hunting gear. If you are not seeing as many deer on your property as you would like, throwing out some kind of bait or attractant is the way to go (where legal), but some of those products cost a ridiculous amount, especially if…

  • Can You Shoot a Doe With Fawns?[The REAL Impact]

    Can You Shoot a Doe With Fawns?[The REAL Impact]

    In our travels as hunters, most of us have run into a situation where we have a doe tag to fill and come upon a doe that still has fawns with it. This is a widely debated subject, but is it really a good idea to shoot a doe that still has its offspring with…

  • 3 Lightweight Climber Tree Stands for Mobile Deer Hunting [2024]

    3 Lightweight Climber Tree Stands for Mobile Deer Hunting [2024]

    The most successful deer hunters know that staying mobile can be key to their success. While there are several techniques that deer hunters can use to stay mobile, one of the best methods is using lightweight climber tree stands. Although after a few trips with my old school climber, I quickly figured out that I…

  • How Much Meat You Get From YOUR Deer [Yield Calculator]

    How Much Meat You Get From YOUR Deer [Yield Calculator]

    Deer hunting is a lot of work early in the season. You have to get your property ready, whether that means planting food plots or clearing a trail. Then you have to pick the right stand location, work your trail cameras, and sit in your tree stand for dozens of hours, hoping to get a…

  • The Saddle Hunting Essentials [A Gear Breakdown]

    The Saddle Hunting Essentials [A Gear Breakdown]

    So, you’ve heard about saddle hunting. Fans say it’s lighter, quieter, and more comfortable than a climber or hang-on stand, and now you’re ready to give it a try. But what do you really need for saddle hunting? If it is anything like regular hunting, you know that people often tell you that you need…

  • Do You Need a Nose or Kisser Button on a Bow?

    Do You Need a Nose or Kisser Button on a Bow?

    When it comes to shooting your bow accurately, consistency and a repeatable motion are the name of the game to create pinpoint accuracy. There are a ton of add-ons that can be put on a bow to help hunters with their consistency and a nose or kisser button are just another option. But are they…

  • What Should Your Bow Draw Weight Be for Whitetail Hunting?

    What Should Your Bow Draw Weight Be for Whitetail Hunting?

    We’ve all been at the range, and a shooting buddy walks in with a new Mathews bow tuned up to 80 pounds of draw weight. Flexing his muscles, he sends arrows ripping down at the targets. While it might look good at the range, is that speed worth it when whitetail hunting? 40 pounds is…

  • Should You Shoot Spike Bucks? [The TRUTH]

    Should You Shoot Spike Bucks? [The TRUTH]

    If you are trying to manage your deer, there is always a difficult decision to make when a spike steps in front of you. Do you shoot him or not? Well, many people think you should cull a spike buck, but that is not always true. Of course, if you are just deer hunting and…

  • Can You Saddle Hunt Without a Platform?

    Can You Saddle Hunt Without a Platform?

    So you decided to ditch the bulky climber stand and pick up a saddle kit. You made a great choice! It’s lighter, more mobile, and provides much better cover than a traditional stand. While looking into this way of hunting you might see the different platform options. But platforms are heavy and bulky and that’s…

  • Is Saddle Hunting Safe? [What You NEED to Know]

    Is Saddle Hunting Safe? [What You NEED to Know]

    If you are used to hunting out of a ladder or climbing stand, it is only natural to feel less secure in a hunting saddle. Generally, climber and ladder stands are super sturdy and safe. So standing on a little platform and swinging around a tree looks like it would be much easier to fall.…

  • Is It Better to Deer Hunt in the Woods, or Field Edges?

    Is It Better to Deer Hunt in the Woods, or Field Edges?

    You likely have plenty of ideas of where you may want to hunt on your property, but which area is the best? If you have a lot of agricultural fields on your property, should you hunt those? What about the popular trails and bedding areas in the woods? I have hunted fields and timber alike…

  • How Long Does Deer Meat Last in the Freezer?

    How Long Does Deer Meat Last in the Freezer?

    During the fall, hunters always want to “fill the freezer”. That is great, but how long can we actually store wild game in a freezer? Some of us try our best to literally fill our freezers full of venison and decrease the amount of meat we need to buy from the store throughout the year.…

  • Do Rutting Bucks Taste Bad? [Effective Processing Methods]

    Do Rutting Bucks Taste Bad? [Effective Processing Methods]

    Often hunters want to know if bucks taste worse during the rut. It makes sense that while they are all riled up that the testosterone and other hormones would have some effect, and they do. Although, is it really such a difference from what that same buck would taste like in September rather than November?…

  • Can Deer Smell Cigarette Smoke? [How NOT to Spook Deer]

    Can Deer Smell Cigarette Smoke? [How NOT to Spook Deer]

    There are plenty of hunters that smoke, and many of them choose to smoke while in the stand. Hunters have gone back and forth for years debating on whether or not whitetails can smell cigarette smoke, but maybe a better question would be “will cigarette smoke spook deer”? This is what we really want to…

  • Best Deer Skinning Knives in 2024 I’ve Actually Used

    Best Deer Skinning Knives in 2024 I’ve Actually Used

    As a hunter, you definitely need a good skinning knife. I know as well as anyone that trying to skin a deer with a sub-par knife is no fun and that makes the whole process much harder. With a nice and sharp knife, skinning is a breeze and the whole process is much more enjoyable.…

  • Deer Hunting During the Red Hunter’s Moon

    Deer Hunting During the Red Hunter’s Moon

    Hunters are always trying to find the best way to get an advantage over whitetail. So, if there was a natural factor that could tell us when whitetails were going to move more than normal, of course, we would want to watch it! Well, the moon is one of these factors that many hunters rely…

  • Rattling in the Morning vs Evening [100 Hunters Surveyed]

    Rattling in the Morning vs Evening [100 Hunters Surveyed]

    Rattling is an effective strategy to bring in bucks looking for a fight, or just curious ones, but when is the best time to rattle? Well, that can be hard to say because, to be honest, rattling always does a good job at getting the attention of deer in the area. However, that does not…

  • Why You Are Not Seeing Deer on Your Property

    Why You Are Not Seeing Deer on Your Property

    One of the most aggravating things in the world, as a hunter, is to sit in your stand all day and not see a deer. This is especially annoying if it happens often. If you are hunting an area and are not seeing any deer, what are you doing wrong? Well, there are plenty of…

  • When & How to Use the Mighty Doe Bleat

    When & How to Use the Mighty Doe Bleat

    It is easy for many hunters to overlook the doe bleat in light of a grunt call, but it can actually be very useful. There have been plenty of situations where I have been able to bring in bucks and does alike with a doe bleat. Not to say that the grunt is not great,…

  • Can You Saddle Hunt With a Rifle? [A Simple Guide]

    Can You Saddle Hunt With a Rifle? [A Simple Guide]

    Saddle hunting is an awesome way to hunt whitetail deer, and any serious whitetail hunter definitely needs to give it a try. Although if you are a rifle hunter, saddle hunting can come with a number of challenges. Fear not, in this article I will go over everything you need to know in order to…

  • The Best Time to Hunt Over Scrapes

    The Best Time to Hunt Over Scrapes

    Knowing when and how to hunt over scrapes is a pivotal part of being a successful whitetail deer hunter. These markings are utilized by bucks in a way that acts as a calling card for deer in a specific area and they can be extremely productive for hunters who know how to use them. There…

  • How Much Does a Tree Saddle Cost? [Compiled Table]

    How Much Does a Tree Saddle Cost? [Compiled Table]

    Tree saddles have been around for a while, but it seems like they are just starting to go mainstream in the hunting community. So, what does it take to start saddle hunting? Well, with one quick search you can see that they are fairly expensive, but let’s see what it costs for a total set…

  • What is Saddle Hunting? The Basics & Why You Need One

    What is Saddle Hunting? The Basics & Why You Need One

    If you pay attention to hunting shows, podcasts, or just about any other hunting media you have probably at least heard of saddle hunting. Some old-school hunters have avoided trying it out because it seems like the latest new fad. While it is new, saddle hunting is definitely not a fad. The advantages are real…

  • Is a New Moon Good For Deer Hunting? [3 Studies Compared]

    Is a New Moon Good For Deer Hunting? [3 Studies Compared]

    As hunters, we are always looking for the best advantage we can get over whitetail. One key indicator that some hunters look to is the moon. Whether or not moon phases affect whitetail deer movement is a highly debated topic, but many hunters swear there is a correlation between the moon and deer movement. Today…

  • Deer Hunting Funnels and Pinch Points

    Deer Hunting Funnels and Pinch Points

    Every hunter wants to know where the best place to hang a stand is on their property. If you own the property, you also want to know if there is anything you can do to improve your chances of getting more deer to walk by. In either case, funnels and pinch points are a great…

  • What Is the Best Rifle Caliber for Whitetail Deer?

    What Is the Best Rifle Caliber for Whitetail Deer?

    Every hunter always wants to go into the woods with the best available tools to get the job done. One of the most important tools we use is our rifles, but with so many options, which rifle caliber is the best? Not only are there a plethora of options, but there are also a plethora…

  • Buck to Doe Ratio – Is It Important?

    Buck to Doe Ratio – Is It Important?

    For any hunter that wants to better manage their property, buck to doe ratio is definitely something you have heard of before. There is plenty of debate on what the best buck to doe ratio is, but the most sought-after buck to doe ratio is 1 to 1. Although that ratio sounds good, it may…

  • How to Hunt Nocturnal Whitetail Bucks

    How to Hunt Nocturnal Whitetail Bucks

    There is nothing quite as annoying as having a nice buck showing up repeatedly on your trail camera, but only at night. Nocturnal bucks have been illuding hunters since the start of modern hunting, but they are not impossible to kill. That buck may move the most at night, but that does not mean he…

  • How to Find a Bucks Core Area

    How to Find a Bucks Core Area

    If you are lucky enough to get a trail camera picture or two of a nice-looking buck during the preseason, you are probably trying to work out the best way to hunt him. One of the best ways to track down a specific buck is to locate his core area. It is easier said than…

  • How to Attract and Hold Bucks on a Small Property

    How to Attract and Hold Bucks on a Small Property

    For any hunter that is interested in habitat management that wants to start growing their very own trophy bucks, it can often be a challenge to have enough property to do so. Obviously, not everyone can afford to buy hundreds of acres of land to start getting into whitetail habitat management. So, most of us…

  • Best Stand Locations for Each Rut Phase

    Best Stand Locations for Each Rut Phase

    The whitetail rut can be an incredibly exciting time for deer hunters who understand the nuances of buck behavior. As the cooler months of autumn begin to set in, new patterns will emerge among whitetail deer populations.

  • How to Spot and Stalk Whitetail Deer

    How to Spot and Stalk Whitetail Deer

    Sometimes waiting for deer in a tree stand just doesn’t get the job done. A more exciting and involved strategy for bagging whitetail is the spot and stalk. Plenty of hunters have had significant success with stalking whitetail, and truth be told, we have been using this strategy for thousands of years. Although with modern…

  • Are Mechanical Broadheads More Accurate Than Fixed Blades?

    Are Mechanical Broadheads More Accurate Than Fixed Blades?

    Mechanical or fixed blade broadheads, which is better? This is a never-ending battle between bowhunters. Although there are plenty of comparisons online about all of the different qualities of mechanical and fixed blade broadheads, I think accuracy is one of the most important elements overall. Accuracy is one of the main things mechanical broadheads have…

  • Can You Hunt Whitetail Deer With an AR-15?

    Can You Hunt Whitetail Deer With an AR-15?

    Ever since the dawn of modern hunting, hunters have had no problem finding something to debate. What is the best tactic for hunting, the best weapon to use, the best place to hunt, the best way to hunt? Well, every hunter has their own answers to those questions, but they are not always right. One…

  • How Often Should You Rattle During the Rut?

    How Often Should You Rattle During the Rut?

    Everyone has seen it on their favorite hunting shows, a guy starts rattling and then a giant buck almost immediately comes running his way. The funny thing is, it never seems to work that way when we do it on our own. While rattling is not magic, it can certainly bring in deer. Although, there…

  • Tracking Whitetail Deer After The Shot

    Tracking Whitetail Deer After The Shot

    After you put in all the hard work of finding a good place to hunt, scouting it out, hanging stands, and waking up at 5am for a week straight, it can be really discouraging when you finally shoot a big buck but you are not able to find it. We have all been there at…

  • How to Use a Whitetail Deer Decoy During the Rut

    How to Use a Whitetail Deer Decoy During the Rut

    Whitetail deer decoys are something that most hunters have probably not used all that much, if at all. When we think of whitetail hunting we typically think about hunting where the deer are or are going to be, and not particularly trying to get them to come into a decoy like a duck would. Although…

  • Does Barometric Pressure Really Affect Whitetail Deer Movement?

    Does Barometric Pressure Really Affect Whitetail Deer Movement?

    What every hunter wants to know is when the biggest buck on the property going to be in front of their stand, so over the years, we have started using different indicators to tell us which days are going to be better than others. While we would all love to be in the woods all…

  • When Are Whitetail Deer Most Active?

    When Are Whitetail Deer Most Active?

    Everyone has their own opinions on the secret to whitetail deer movement, and when the best time to be in the woods is. It also does not take long to find two differing opinions about when those times are. Obviously, everyone cannot be right. So, when are whitetail deer the most active? What factors influence…

  • What We Know About How Whitetail Deer Sleep

    What We Know About How Whitetail Deer Sleep

    Every animal has to sleep, but most of them do not sleep like humans do. With that being said, do you know how whitetail sleep? A big hunting strategy is to find out where whitetail bucks bed and try your best to catch them in the bed or on the way to their bed, but…

  • 10 Debunked Whitetail Myths

    10 Debunked Whitetail Myths

    Most of the myths and misconceptions you carry around today about whitetail deer are probably from your childhood. It was easier to believe those fireplace stories about deer from your dad or granddad without a reason to question or doubt them. However, as you grow up and learn some things yourself, you get to demystify…

  • Are Whitetail Deer Solitary?

    Are Whitetail Deer Solitary?

    Whitetail deer change their behavior and who they travel with depending on the time of year. Sometimes you may see a buck by himself and other times you may see him with three other bucks. As for does, a lot of the time you will see them alone or with their fawns, but we also…

  • 8 Tips for Safely Hunting Alone

    8 Tips for Safely Hunting Alone

    Hunting alone may be one of the most rewarding activities there is. You know that everything that happens is a direct result of your actions. So the rewards are so much sweeter than they would be if you did not put in all the work yourself. While solo hunting is fun and peaceful, it comes…

  • Differences Between Whitetail and Mule Deer

    Differences Between Whitetail and Mule Deer

    Most deer may look the same to the untrained eye, but whitetail and mule deer have some striking differences. Though they share a lot of similarities, you can notice plenty of minute differences in their appearance, their behavior, and the geographic locations they occupy. So here I will dive into everything different between these two…

  • How Well Can Whitetail Deer See in the Dark?

    How Well Can Whitetail Deer See in the Dark?

    For decades nocturnal bucks have given hunters a hard time. Of course, you can catch those bucks on camera midday during the summer, but as soon as the rut comes around, they are suddenly only active at night. So, if whitetail are able to turn nocturnal, that raises some questions. How well can deer see…

  • Do You Need Hunting Lease Liability Insurance?

    Do You Need Hunting Lease Liability Insurance?

    If there is one thing that is certain about hunting, it is that you never know what exactly is going to happen. If you are a landowner, hunter, or a member of a hunting club, hunting lease liability insurance is critical for you to have. Any time you partake with hunting on someone’s land that…

  • Do You Need Camouflage for Hunting?

    Do You Need Camouflage for Hunting?

    Recently, the world of camouflage has become so complicated and centered around making money. Tons of brands are selling their own patterns or licensed patterns of camouflage on expensive clothing. It comes to a point where you are only paying for a name and not for something that is going to keep you concealed better.…

  • Why Does Deer Meat Taste Gamey?

    Why Does Deer Meat Taste Gamey?

    I absolutely hate the word “gamey”. If someone says they do not like wild meat because it tastes “gamey” then they had it from someone who does not know how to prepare it properly. The truth is, venison can taste gamey if you do not take care of it the right way. There are only…

  • Where Are the Biggest Whitetail Deer?

    Where Are the Biggest Whitetail Deer?

    Most of us choose to hunt whitetails in our home state, but where are the biggest whitetail deer? If you just travel one or two states away you will see a definite difference in the deer population. On average, they may be bigger-bodied and have bigger antlers, or they could be much smaller. With a…

  • Deer Hunting With Zero Wind

    Deer Hunting With Zero Wind

    While the wind can be useful, many hunters believe it is much more important than it really is. So much so, that if it is a super windy day or a dead zero wind day, some hunters will not even go to their stand. So I took this small fact and investigated further to find…

  • 9 Deer Calls & Sounds Every Hunter Should Know

    9 Deer Calls & Sounds Every Hunter Should Know

    Most hunters do not realize just how vocal whitetails are. Whitetail deer make a variety of calls and sounds all year long, and each one of them can mean something different. Many times we can take advantage of these deer calls and persuade them to come into shooting range. After this article, you will know…

  • How Often Should You Grunt During the Rut?

    How Often Should You Grunt During the Rut?

    It may come as a surprise to some, but whitetail deer are actually fairly vocal creatures and make many different sounds, especially during the rut. Using a grunt call can get that big buck to turn his head and come your way if you know what you are doing. Actually, the grunt call is one…

  • How to Make Money Hunting

    How to Make Money Hunting

    If your dream job is to be a professional hunter, you have probably done some research and found out that they do not actually get paid to hunt. Instead, they use hunting as entertainment for the viewers and get paid by showing advertisements and partnering with sponsors. While these hunters do get to hunt and…

  • Can You Deer Hunt From a Boat?

    Can You Deer Hunt From a Boat?

    There are a million and one ways to hunt whitetail deer. If you get bored of normal hunting methods , then maybe you have wondered “Can I deer hunt from a boat?”

  • Is It Better to Hunt Scrapes or Rubs?

    Is It Better to Hunt Scrapes or Rubs?

    Every hunter has their own opinion or thing that works best for them. The debate on whether scrapes or rubs are better to hunt is just another one of those debates with no right answer. I started looking for the answer to this burning question, only to find big-name hunters and organizations all saying something…

  • How Do You Know When a Deer is Coming?

    How Do You Know When a Deer is Coming?

    Learning when a deer is coming is possibly the most useful skill a hunter can acquire. It can take decades for a hunter to master this skill. In fact, many hunters still struggle with interpreting the natural signs given in the woods when a deer is coming.

  • Are Whitetail Deer Dangerous?

    Are Whitetail Deer Dangerous?

    Whitetail can be dangerous and deadly in multiple settings. When a wild animal is chased, they will do anything to get away. We can also see the dangers of whitetail deer living in and around cities and towns. Many of them are hit by cars, causing injury to the passengers and expensive repair bills.

  • Hunting Whitetail in The Rain

    Hunting Whitetail in The Rain

    Hunting in the rain may not sound like it is worth it to some hunters, but others have killed giants on a rainy day. Did they get lucky? Maybe. Is there a science to it? Definitely. Regardless of if you like rain or not, the deer still have to live in it and it can…

  • Finding Public Land Buck Bedding Areas

    Finding Public Land Buck Bedding Areas

    Finding a buck bedding area can be a challenge, but finding a buck bed on public property can be even harder. Knowing how to find buck beds and how to hunt them can be a rewarding skill and will help you become a better hunter.

  • Hunting Big Game With Dogs | Ultimate Guide

    Hunting Big Game With Dogs | Ultimate Guide

    For more than 20,000 years humans have used dogs to hunt all kinds of game. Today, it is no different. Using dogs can make us much more efficient in our hunting and also greatly increase our success. We use hunting dogs for three main purposes: tracking, chasing and retrieving a large variety of animals.

  • Shed Hunting Gear | 10 Essential Items For Shed Hunting

    Shed Hunting Gear | 10 Essential Items For Shed Hunting

    Shed hunting has become an intense sport for hunters around the country. Everyone has their special secrets to finding a ton of sheds, but if you have the knowledge but are not prepared, you may struggle to be successful. While shed hunting can be a nonchalant sport for hobbyists, if you are serious about it,…

  • Why Shed Traps Are A Bad Idea | Shed Hunting

    Why Shed Traps Are A Bad Idea | Shed Hunting

    During shed season every hunter wants to find as many sheds as possible. There are many different ways to do this, but one way is a shed trap. Shed traps have gained increasing popularity online, while some think it is the best way to go, others warn that it could have devastating effects.

  • 5 Deadly Whitetail Deer Diseases |Deer Health

    5 Deadly Whitetail Deer Diseases |Deer Health

    Whitetail populations are susceptible to a verity of diseases and parasites. Every year it seems that we have some type of outbreak that puts populations of deer around the country at risk. Although most diseases whitetails get are harmless to humans, knowing what these ailments look like could help you better manage your deer or…

  • Can Whitetail Deer See Orange?

    Can Whitetail Deer See Orange?

    Does wearing orange effect you hunt? Ever since wearing red or blaze orange became law in 1986, and later mandatory blaze orange in 1994, hunters have questioned if their game could see it or if it has a negative impact on the hunt; however, Whitetail and humans see colors differently and we use this fact…

  • Whitetail Mineral Supplements | Not Just Salt

    Whitetail Mineral Supplements | Not Just Salt

    Are we being sold a lie from mineral supplement brands? Do they actually help or are they just salt? They’re are good and bad brands but you have to know what to look for on the ingredients tab. Real mineral supplements work very well, but it is separating the good from the bad that is…

  • The Whitetail Rut | What, Why, & When

    The Whitetail Rut | What, Why, & When

    Do you know the specifics of the rut? What exactly is the rut? Why is there a rut and what triggers it? When is the rut, or how long is it? We will explore these questions and see how we can use them to your advantage in order to make you a better hunter.

  • Why Whitetail Bucks Rub Trees

    Why Whitetail Bucks Rub Trees

    Have you ever stopped to think why whitetail deer make rubs, or how you could use rubs to your advantage as a hunter? There are more reasons then you might think.

  • Can Hunting Be A Job | Outdoor Industry Careers

    Can Hunting Be A Job | Outdoor Industry Careers

    Have you ever wondered “Can hunting be a job”? Everyone dreams of doing what they love for a living. If you could get paid to be a hunter would you do it? Of course! But it is a lot harder than it may sound. Many professionals in the industry have spent years working very hard…

  • Complete Guide to Aging Whitetail Deer

    Complete Guide to Aging Whitetail Deer

    Aging a whitetail in the field can be an important aspect of your hunt. Trying to hold out for a mature buck has become an increasingly popular management strategy. Every single buck is different though. Many of the attributes that we will soon learn that help us age a buck, can vary from deer to…

  • Melanistic Whitetail Deer: How Rare Are They?

    Melanistic Whitetail Deer: How Rare Are They?

    Melanistic whitetails are the absolute rarest form of whitetail known; Although, a few hunters in parts of Texas have actually had the chance to harvest these animals. Truth be told, not very much is known about melanistic whitetails, while experts believe the genetic mutations that cause albinoism actually reduces the survival rate of the animal…

  • 19 Essential Items For Your Whitetail Hunting Pack

    19 Essential Items For Your Whitetail Hunting Pack

    Every hunter has a basic load out of items that they make sure to bring every single trip. In this list, we make sure to cover every item you might need in the woods. This list may be a little long for many of you, but like they say, its better to have and not…

  • Can Whitetail Does Have Antlers?

    Can Whitetail Does Have Antlers?

    Reading Time: 5 Minutes There are many anomalies in the whitetail world. One of them is the fact that sometimes female whitetails can grow antlers. You may have seen reports of deer shot with huge antlers and claim that the deer was a doe. The question is if it is a true antlered doe or…

  • 5 Deer Hunting Myths You Believe

    5 Deer Hunting Myths You Believe

     There are many misconceptions about deer and deer hunting throughout the country. Everyone believes that one crazy thing that an uncle or grandfather told them, and you probably never thought twice to question it. Don’t worry, after some research, I sadly realized I was also one of these gullible young hunters. Here are five quite popular deer hunting…

  • Shed Hunting 101 | Tips & Tricks

    Shed Hunting 101 | Tips & Tricks

    Yet again whitetail season has come and gone. For those of us that already want to be out back in the woods, now we have an excuse! Shed hunting is a popular pastime for hunters after deer season has come to a close. Finding a nice set of whitetail sheds is super exciting. It is…