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The Perfect Game Plan for Bowhunting Whitetails

Prepare now to ensure a victorious whitetail season this fall.

Bill Winke

The Secrets Shed Antlers Tell About Whitetails

The best place to start hunting a buck is where you found his sheds earlier in the year.

Bill Winke

Basic Biology of the Whitetail Rut

Understanding these phases can help you fine-tune your hunting strategy to specific stages of

Bob Humphrey

Whitetail Breeding Behavior

Stay at home or leave and roam — which strategy provides the best results for a breeding buck?

Bob Humphrey

Is a Water Source Important for Deer Hunting?

There's water, water everywhere, which means you need to be strategic about the sources you

Bob Humphrey

The Science Behind Whitetail Scent Glands

Deer have at least 7 glandular areas that secrete different odorous compounds.

Bob Humphrey

Plan B When You've Spooked a Buck

You've blown your chance, but have you blown your season?

Bill Winke

Fall Food-Plot Planting Guide

Work now to see and kill more deer this fall.

Jason Snavely

Fear Factor: Deer Choose Safety over Food

Food is key to patterning deer — not just any food, but quality food that deer don't associate

Dr. Grant Woods

You Can Grow Big Bucks Anywhere

Although Northern whitetails tend to be larger, research shows antler size is directly related

Dr. Grant Woods

Maximize Your Scouting

Late winter and early spring are perfect for penetrating sanctuary spots and gathering intel.

Levi Morgan

When to Shoot Does on Your Whitetail Property

Properly managing your doe harvest each year will ensure the healthiest herd on your whitetail

Dr. Grant Woods

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