As a whitetail buck matures, his rut behavior changes in predictable ways. To hunt him effectively, you must understand his motives. ... [+] READ IT

When multiple bucks start circling around a "hot" doe, the trophy hunter is treated to one of the most exciting -- and potentially most productive -- events of the entire deer season. If this golden opportunity ever comes your way, here's how to play it right. ... [+] READ IT

There's no doubt about it: Tree stands kept in a fresh and pristine state are always more productive. ... [+] READ IT

Understanding what local deer will and won't tolerate in terms of human disturbance will give you a huge edge in developing a game plan for fall. ... [+] READ IT

When he's looking for love, a big whitetail buck is playing the percentage game. If you want a shot at him, you'd better do the same. Here's how. ... [+] READ IT

Selecting the best stand site will do you no good if you spook deer while coming or going. The more effort you put into choosing the right route, the more big bucks you'll see. ... [+] READ IT

After more than a decade of using my Labrador retrievers to help me find whitetail sheds, I can guarantee you the right dog will put a human searcher to shame. Here's how I trained mine to do the job. ... [+] READ IT

Never is a stealthy hunting style more critical than during the early days of bow season, when big bucks are highly nocturnal by nature. Here's how I've been able to score consistently before the leaves fall. ... [+] READ IT

I've been fortunate to be able to shoot a number of mature bucks during the first few weeks of bow season, and the patterns I've discovered could help you to be more successful as well. ... [+] READ IT

To travel to an unfamiliar area and shoot a big buck is a common fantasy among whitetail hunters. Use these tips to turn that dream into a reality. ... [+] READ IT