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 ...
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 ...
Deer hunting is as much an art as it is a science. Knowing where to aim for the perfect shot can mean the difference between a quick, ethical harvest and a long, arduous tracking job. Understanding ...
The swamp was the place to be. It was where all the whitetails came from, retreated to, and felt safe enough to move in daylight in the high-pressure public-land area I was hunting. But as I clanged ...
LEWISTON • Deer have eyes positioned on the sides of their heads. That gives them a wide field of vision but poor depth perception, which means they have a hard time telling how far away something is.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Archery deer season is underway in Indiana, and state conservation officers are reminding hunters of what they need to do to stay safe. Over 300,000 people are expected to take ...
As the final weeks of hunting season roll in, December presents a unique opportunity for deer hunters to make the most of their time in the woods. While the month is filled with the hustle and bustle ...
Shed antlers can turn up anywhere, even up in a bush, but these tips from columnist Oak Duke will aid your search.
This story, “Two Best Ways to Get Deer,” appeared in the November 1963 issue of Outdoor Life. THE FIRST DEER I ever killed came to me, but I was in a good place, walking a few steps at a time and ...
ASH GROVE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding a program this month on the basics of hunting. According to an MDC news release, the department is holding an event titled ...
There is a powerful video on the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation Facebook page that every big game hunter needs to see. More importantly, they should let the obvious message soak in. The video ...