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10 Best Days for Hunting the Whitetail Rut

Here are some proven best days in and around the whitetail rut to go hunting.

Mike Hanback

Cowboy Up for Canadian River Whitetails

Western Oklahoma was the site for big deer and top-notch gear from Savage and Mossy Oak.

Darren LaSorte

Last-Minute, Low-Impact Whitetail Scouting Tactics

With deer seasons now open, your scouting needs to be done in a different, non-intrusive

Jeff Johnston

Deciphering New Deer Data for Rut Success

Hunters may not have as much influence on buck movement and behavior as we think.

Jeff Johnston

Low-Impact Tactics for Last-Minute Whitetail Scouting

The clock is ticking. Here's how to scout bucks in September.

Jeff Johnston

Daylight Deer Movement During the Rut

We're deciphering new deer data for rut success.

Jeff Johnston

3 Ways You're Using Trail Cameras Wrong

Chances are good that you're not getting the best out of your trail cams.

Tony J. Peterson

The Best New Deer Hunting Technology

Technology is taking deer hunters, and their gear, into the future.

Jeff Johnston

Are You Relying Too Much on Trail Cameras?

Trail cameras can provide some valuable intel, but don't rely on them too much.

Jeff Johnston

Where to Find Whitetails in the Late Season

Buck patterns change in the late season, so here's what to look for when old brutes go into

Jeff Johnston

Winter Storm Whitetails

Don't think stand hunting is hard? Try sitting all week in a Polar Vortex.

Mark Kayser

The Reality of Hunting Public-Land Whitetails

Don't let the excuse monster eat you up and leave you deer-less.

Tony J. Peterson

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