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The 2021 lineup of hunting crossbows features wicked-fast shooters with deadly accuracy. Check out the newest models. 1. Ravin R29X Sniper The new Ravin R29X Sniper package includes everything needed for top-of-the-line speed and deadly downrange accuracy. It shoots 3-inch groups at 100 yards with 450 fps, which is super-fast, and ideal for those wanting […]

Modern hunters want modern guns, and the light-hitting .223 isn’t the only caliber offering for tactical rifles. The first decision you’ll have to make is what size AR you want. There are two sizes to choose from, with the most popular being the AR-15 our military uses. Then there is the larger original size most […]

I love hunting with and shooting muzzleloaders. There is virtue to be found in the slower pace, the process of load development, and the added skills required to place a bullet on target. But I, along with most muzzleloader fans, HATE cleaning them. This is especially true of old-school percussion cap and flintlock models. That […]

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If the obvious blood trail ends, don’t give up hope. Trailing may become tougher but you can still find the deer with determination and understanding why the blood stopped. If the obvious blood trail ends after you shoot a deer, don’t give up hope. Trailing may become tougher but you can still find the deer […]

Since the late 1990s and early 2000s, hunters have been flocking to midwestern states in pursuit of giant-bodied and -antlered deer. Some people hunt with outfitters, own or lease land, knock on doors, and even hunt public lands. Regardless, everyone wants to hunt the Midwest. For those seeking action on that open-to-all-land, here are some […]

Deer throughout the U.S., such as this one in Oregon, are susceptible to EHD. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is one of the most important infectious diseases found in white-tailed deer, and can have a huge impact on populations and hunting success. What exactly is EHD and, more importantly, what can you do about it? As you […]

This is a very freaky — and very real — photograph of an antler sprouting from the most unusual of places. This is a photo of a mount of the Dave Stuckey Buck from Ohio. I snapped this photo while attending the Archery Trade Show in Indianapolis last week. The Dave Stuckey Buck from Ohio […]

State-mandated antler restrictions. The idea pitted friends against friends … brothers against brothers. It was not a pretty situation, and it ruined deer hunting for a lot of families. However, did it achieve what it was meant to do? Today, 20 years later, we take an in-depth look at the most radical whitetail hunting change […]

Few cartridges have been able to survive for 150 years. Fewer still have been able to maintain some sort of popularity without losing a fan base. Out of all the cartridges that have survived, to say it is the .45-70 is surprising to many folks. Most would think a more popular cartridge would have survived […]

Not all deer are born equal. Especially the ones that stand out like beacons in the night! Here’s a look at what just might be one of the most fascinating deer roaming southeastern Wisconsin this spring. by Daniel E. Schmidt These very cool photos today come compliments of my niece and her husband, Andrea and […]

On March 5, 1902, the father of modern bowhunting was born. 120 years later, the legend of Fred Bear lives on each time you pick up your bow and arrow. Fred Bear is known for his hunting prowess and marketing mastery, but he was also an American entrepreneur who struggled, sacrificed, and took risks to […]

Researchers have determined the amount of forest cover is an important factor influencing dispersal patterns in white-tailed bucks, whereas deer density has minimal influence. (Photo: Getty Images) Research reveals how forest cover influences buck relocation behavior. Editor’s note: The author first reported on this topic in the October 2005 issue of Deer & Deer Hunting. […]

Why do deer snort? Because they’re alarmed or frightened … right? Mostly, yes, that is 100 percent spot-on. However, there are other reasons why deer snort, including some you might not have thought about before today. The above video is a neat moment I captured on my cellphone here at home on Sunday. I was […]

No matter how much deer hunters prepare and strategize, often success comes down to one simple tenet: be in the right place at the right time. Perhaps this is no more evident than when hunting during the rut, when deer travel patterns become unpredictable and, to many, downright mysterious. Luke Brewster of Bristow, Virginia, had […]