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Many people assume that the red drip or purge that occurs in packages of raw meat, or when frozen meat is thawed, is residual blood. However, there is very little blood remaining in meat following animal harvest because of the thorough bleeding and removal of blood that occurs during commercial harvest and processing. In the […]

“Should I worry about eating venison because of CWD?” This is a common question we get here at Deer & Deer Hunting, and you would be surprised at how often and how long that question has been posed to us. Let’s cut to the chase: A person has a much better chance of getting struck […]

If you want to drop a deer in its tracks with one shot, you need to first learn your deer anatomy. Study the deer’s skeletal system, and it will be much easier to drop a deer right then and there. But there’s a little more to it than that. Let me explain. A bullet to […]

Most all deer hunters get amped about the rut and breeding phase of season. Understanding what triggers estrus in does and how breeding is dictated by fawn survival rates is obviously a huge assist in nailing when to be in trees. We’re about to show you the whys and hows of doing just that. This […]

For 2022, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies introduces the fastest, most powerful crossbow ever produced — the Nitro 505. This balanced reverse-draw crossbow delivers unheard of speeds of 505 FPS with a 400-grain arrow and features the revolutionary ACUslide™ silent cocking and safe de-cocking system. The industry’s fastest crossbow, the Nitro 505 measures an ultra-compact 6.5-inches wide […]

It’s a hot humid day and you’ve spent hours walking through the woods, brushing up again shrubs and foliage while scouting sites for opening day. You come inside to change and see a little something on your ankle. Is it a freckle you didn’t notice before? One that wasn’t there a few hours ago? It […]

The new broadheads for 2021 leave large entry wounds and big blood trails. If you’re wanting to add to your arsenal, check out what the latest lineup can do. 1. Dead Ringer Super Freak Extreme The Super Freak Extreme by Dead Ringer inflicts a massive 2.75-inch cutting diameter. It’s specifically designed for higher kinetic energy […]

Planting food plots can be a very therapeutic endeavor for the whitetail obsessed land manager and hunter. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love hopping on a tractor with large equipment, or breaking out the hand tools to do a little food plotting. The rhythmic sound of seed being sent out of a hand crank spreader, […]

Should you age your venison before butchering? If so, how long? Under what conditions? Why might aging venison matter? Let’s explore every aspect of hanging your whitetail before taking knife to meat. It’s the symbol of a successful hunt, and a harbinger of great eating to come: A whitetail on the meatpole. Whether I’m hunting […]

Leonard Lee Rue III wrote with unparalleled authority on white-tailed deer, becoming Deer & Deer Hunting’s first major contributing editor in 1977. Over the years, he penned thousands of articles and “Rue’s Views” columns on deer and deer hunting, as well as 31 books on wildlife and photography. He recently passed away on Nov. 4, […]

When you spot a deer, study its tail. What you observe will help you make smart hunting decisions. Of course, the deer’s body language is important to watch, too. It goes hand in hand in with what the tail is doing. But the tail’s actions are a very visible, clear and direct indication of that […]

Modern crossbows are highly efficient and accurate — amazingly so. Most manufacturers pre-sight their crossbows at the factory before shipping them. When properly cocked with the right bolt and proper shooting mechanics, these crossbows produce consistent bull’s-eyes out of the box at 20, 30 and 40 yards. You might need to tweak them a little […]

Use these tips when planning your next early season bowhunt, and you will avoid making the mistakes that have tripped up so many hunters before you. It’s not rocket science, but it does require paying attention to details. Want to wrap your tag on an early season whitetail? Just pay attention to the small details. […]

Another item that hunters get really excited about is broadheads. These handle the business end of your projectile, and reliable operability is crucial. Here are some of the most reliable options for 2022. 1. Dead Ringer Super Freak Extreme The new Super Freak Extreme by Dead Ringer is a devastating broadhead. This two-blade broadhead has […]

“Cover scents,” also called “masking scents,” are designed to disguise “fear smells” on a hunter (primarily human scent) to help them go undetected to whitetails and other big game. One might ask, “Can these aromas really disguise the smells of a sweaty, onion-eating, smoking hunter, to a sense of smell that is so far superior […]

All whitetails react differently to pressure from humans, especially during hunting season, but research shows some clues into what they do and where they go during these months of intrusion into their areas. (Photo: Getty Images) Recent biological studies demonstrate very clearly that white-tailed deer not only perceive their environment in fine detail, but are […]