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Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a good round for deer hunting? This is a question that has been popping up a lot on social media posts, chat rooms and at local gun clubs. Popular press has taken notice, too, and it almost seems as if the 6.5 Creedmoor is the flavor of the day. Well, it […]

Blakely Byrd of South Carolina was hunting with her father in Kentucky during the 2016 season with her .357 Mag when this deer came within 30 yards. Some hunters believe the .357 isn’t powerful enough for deer but it is within limits. If you’re interested in handgunning for whitetail deer one question may arise that […]

Hunting on public land is much like booking a flight in coach instead of first class. Why spend all that extra money to sit in a slightly bigger seat, receive a beverage first and have your pretentious self feel pampered, when the same plane can get you to the same destination for a fraction of […]

White-tailed deer tend to grow antlers that are fairly well-balanced. That is, one side looks pretty much like the other. Keep in mind, however, that no two antlers are ever exactly alike, although their similarities from side to side, or even from one buck to the next, are sometimes striking. Nevertheless, deer antlers are exceedingly […]

As the name implies, the new Barnett Hyper Whitetail 410 provides innovative features, design and value for the serious whitetail hunter. With hardcore whitetail enthusiasts in mind, the Hyper Whitetail™ is blazing fast, super accurate and penetrates like nothing else on the market! The Hyper Whitetail 410 is built on Barnett’s whitetail hunting heritage. Performance-inspired […]

From knives to backpacks and bikes, the accessories you bring into the deer woods can be game-changers. Here’s what’s new for 2023. 1. Trophyline Venatic Saddle At a scant 20 ounces, the Venatic takes lightweight saddle hunting to another level. It weighs just 30 ounces with the bridge and carabiner, all the while keeping you […]

A whitetail’s nose is their No. 1 defense. These new scent elimination products for 2023 can help you trick this powerful tool. 1. ScentLok OZChamber 5K Combo Bowhunters have a LOT of gear, often necessitating that they reduce it to the essentials. With the OZChamber 5K Combo from ScentLok, you don’t have to sacrifice scent […]

What’s the farthest you’d take a shot in your ethical range? It may only be 30 or 40 yards, but you probably should practice longer shots to hone your skills and be even more dialed in on shorter shots. One of the most important points in all of bowhunting is to recognize your own shooting […]

For most deer hunters, the rut is the most exciting time to be in the woods. The chances of seeing mature bucks during the daytime in areas where does frequent are highly increased. For those still left in the hunt, here are some tips and strategies that will help you hunt the rut more effectively. […]

We put a lot of thought into the equipment we take to the hunting fields, but the one thing that keeps our hard-fought-for gear safe and functioning rarely gets such attentionxe2x80x94crossbow cases. Granted, a case to store your crossbow isn’t exactly glamorous or exciting, but it is necessary for protecting that expensive hardware, and it […]

Is culling a myth or reality when it comes to whitetail deer management? Can you selectively kill and manage wild bucks to achieve mature bucks with big antlers if that is your goal? Man has always strived to be the best at what he does, and this same attitude applies to deer hunting, and more […]

Bucks rubs reveal clues that can help you during the season, and many hunters actively seek rubs and rublines to discern buck movements during the season. Hunters also seek and take notice of scrapes, but the rubs are a favored signpost. Without a doubt, rubs are the king of deer sign and many hunters actively […]

Those of you who are just stepping into the bowhunting arena have probably stood (or are about to stand) like a deer in the proverbial headlights in front of the broadhead displays of your favorite sporting goods store. Don’t feel bad about it. The choices are many and, to the beginning bowhunter, trying to make […]

I should have known better and been frustrated by the results. Truth be told, I did know better. The ground targeted for a 1-acre alfalfa patch hadn’t been previously broken. Going from an overgrown meadow to alfalfa is a really big lift, particularly in an area that does not offer good soils. I knew better, […]

Pennsylvania hunters finally have season dates for the 2015-16 season along with bag limits to start planning hunting trips. More than 746,000 antlerless deer permits have been approved and allocated to wildlife management units for deer hunters as final season dates and bag limits have been approved in one of the nation’s most deer-crazy states. […]

As an archery hunter, your main objective in the field is to get as close to your prey as you can, allowing for a closer shot with a higher chance for harvest success. This can seem like a monumental task if you are hunting white-tailed deer, since deer have more scent receptors in their noses […]