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DEER SEASON, DONE RIGHT.

Before you head into the whitetail woods, browse our extensive collection of deer hunting videos and articles. For beginners and experts alike. From thrilling hunts to helpful hints, there’s always something to learn from watching the country’s top whitetail hunters ply their craft — and whole a lot to enjoy.

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Can Logging and Whitetail Habitat Management Co-Exist?

We talked to two forest experts on how logging complements forest management and whether or not thoughtful logging practices make a negative difference in the life of a whitetail deer.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management

Using Cold Weather for Prime Hunting Opportunities

Deer, predators, and small game all respond to cold weather in predictable ways, and a clever hunter can use those patterns to their advantage.

Small Game, Deer, Predator, How-To

Venison Double Cheeseburger

Yes, you’re seeing double. Double up your venison patties for this stackable burger with special sauce. Keep the napkins handy.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

How to Make Rattling Deer Antlers

Author Brodie Swisher breaks down how he turned some of the sun-bleached mounts or smaller antlers hiding out in the garage into functional tools.

Deer, How-To

How To Adapt To Post-Rut Hunting

The post-rut can be an excellent time to find a mature buck, still on his feet and ready for action.

Deer, How-To

Strategies For Hunting the "Second Rut"

Often, the first to mid-December, white-tailed does, and bucks go into what many hunters refer to as the second rut. Some hunters do not like to use the term second rut to describe the re-occurring breeding activities that occur during this time because the rutting activity is far different from that of the primary rut.

Deer, How-To

3 Ways To Know The Rut Is On

Because the rut can fluctuate due to different regions, weather, and much more, it becomes challenging to predict precisely when the rut will occur in a location. Here are three ways hunters can identify that the rut is in full swing.

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New Age Deer Rifles, Worth the Upgrade?

If you’re in the market for a new rifle, there’s going to be some qualifications and points you’ll want to look for. Here’s some rifles we like and some things to consider when making this big purchase.

Deer, Gear

Filling the Freezer: The December Meat Hunter’s Playbook

If you’re lucky enough to have already gotten your buck for the season, you might be thinking about filling the freezer with venison to last you ‘til the next season. Here’s some tips on doing just that.

Deer, Land Management

Do Food Plots Matter During the Rut?

We interviewed pro deer hunter Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to discuss if food plots are a factor when considering strategies during the rut and how you can use them to your advantage.

Deer, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

How to Kill a Buck During a November Cold Front

It’s that time. This is a magic time in the woods and you want to make the absolute most of it. Here’s some great strategy thinking as well as big Don’t Do’s too.

Deer, How-To

Top 10 Advantages Of Saddle Hunting

Have you ever wondered why many bowhunters have converted to saddle hunting when hunting deer? Have you ever wanted to learn how to bow hunt from a saddle yourself?

Deer, Country DNA, Video, Bow

Best Stand Locations for the Rut

These key spots funnel deer into tighter spaces, condensing activity and greatly improving your odds of not just seeing more deer, but filling your tag when it counts most.

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Tradition in the Timber: The Enduring Legacy of Deer Camp

There’s something timeless about deer camp. As the November chill settles over the timber and frost clings to the grass, hunters across the country gather once again in familiar places.

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How Long Should You Hang Your Deer?

Conventional wisdom recommends aging venison. This allows beneficial bacteria to break down muscle fibers and also flavors and tenderizes the meat.

Deer, How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Video, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild