White-Tailed Deer

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How to Pattern a Buck During the Pre-Season

August 10, 2022   |  From Articles

Deer season is just around the corner, and before long, opening day will be knocking at the door. Will you be a step ahead of the game? While there are no guarantees in whitetail hunting, we can increase our odds of success dramatically by keying in on bucks during the...

Watch: Deer Crashes Through City Bus Window

August 8, 2022   |  The Realblog with Stephanie Mallory

An Oklahoma city bus driver and a deer both escaped unharmed after the deer jumped through the bus' windshield. According to Fox 29 , the bus driver, Alisha Sutton, had only been on the job for 10 months when the incident occurred. In video footage of the crash, you can...

25 Tips for New Deer Hunters

August 8, 2022   |  From Articles

Black, beady eyes bore into yours. Ears sling forward like two satellites homing in on a signal. Then the inevitable — deafening snorts that send every deer in the field packing. You’ve spooked another deer, and filling that first tag seems tougher than ever before. Looking from the outside in,...

2022 Northwest Deer Hunting Forecast

August 4, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Elk, mule deer, black bears and other big game are the most sought-after animals of the Northwest. Whitetails tend to drop down on the list of importance. Still, in the isolated pockets with whitetails, the region cranks out some eye-popping deer hunting opportunities. Although hunters shouldn’t expect Midwest-esque antler sizes,...

Pennsylvania Record Buck Hid in Garage for 60 Years

August 4, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

The days of monster bucks going unnoticed are almost gone. With the advent of hunting magazines, digital outlets and social media, folks talk about big whitetails often — almost always. According to Bob D’Angelo, the Pennsylvania Big Game Scoring Program coordinator, and official Boone & Crockett Club scorer, few top-end...

9 Ways to Ruin Your Outfitted Hunt

August 4, 2022   |  From Articles

Outfitted hunts can be very exciting. I’ve done several of them, and most were with salt-of-the-earth folks who respected one another and had a great time. But I’ve shared a couple of camps with chest-thumping types who cussed and drank more than they hunted. It ruined an otherwise great atmosphere...

Safety Precautions for Public Hunting Areas

August 2, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

I have never been an overly cautious hunter and certainly not a paranoid one. But these days, I’m more aware of my surroundings than ever. Crime and drugs are out of control. Runaway inflation and $5 gas have scumbags coming out of the woodwork and looking for opportunities to rip...

Top 5 Things to Know about Brassica Food Plots

August 1, 2022   |  From Articles

If you’ve paid attention to the hunting media in the past decade, you know that brassicas have received a lot of praise. Brassicas are fast-growing annual forages that provide excellent nutrition for deer. When deer catch on to the palatability and attraction of brassicas, few plants can influence a herd...

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15 New Hunting Guns for 2022

July 29, 2022   |  From Galleries

Go boom. That’s what guns are supposed to do. But some guns do it more accurately, more reliably, and with more style. Check out these 15 rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders all available in Realtree camo, and in just in time for 2022-2023 hunting seasons.

David Blanton’s Best Trail Camera Tips

July 28, 2022   |  From Articles

Some hunters might not like summer, but I think it’s an exciting season, mainly because of the information and entertainment I enjoy while running trail cameras. The process is pure fun, letting me savor the woods during the off-season and glimpse deer and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Moreover,...

2022 Midwest Deer Hunting Forecast

July 28, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

The Midwest is the home of big bucks. Some hunters who live here take it for granted. But folks who live elsewhere dream of going there one day. It’s an awe-inspiring place. I was one of those hunters. But in the past decade or so, I’ve hunted half of the...

Iowa Law Expands Rifle Options for Late-Season Antlerless Hunts

July 28, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Iowa is the place of dreams for deer hunters. Tags are difficult to draw, but when you do, the state is a big-buck mecca. Now, controversial new rules will also boost opportunities for antlerless deer. Recently, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law expanding deer hunting rifle options...

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