Whitetail

Kansas buck

You would think being witness to a horrific poaching incident that cost the life of an innocent 18-year-old boy would…»

GFwinterwhitetails_122011A

Patterning southern winter whitetails  means something entirely different in the upper part of the region than it does in the…»

The author packs out a buck sporting 12 long points. Jay killed the mature buck well past opening day's excitement.  Photo by Jay Langston.

Opening day of deer season is an event. As the first rays of light climb toward the horizon, shots ring…»

GF_readpics_112211hL

Whitetail deer hunting is in full swing across the U.S. and hunters big and small are finding success afield. Here’s…»

NAW_rnickel_112111_386

A look at Russell Nickel’s incredible Oklahoma cactus buck!

By Chris Brazzell

As summer slipped into fall in 2010, the excitement of deer season and my annual trip to Nebraska continued to…»

Often hunters will have to travel deep into the backcountry to pursue mule deer. These western deer are not as tolerant of humans as their eastern cousins.  Photo by Dave Campbell.

Every year thousands of hunters venture west to hunt deer and other big game. Many have made the trip several…»

naw_sheterom_111111_386

A true freak of nature and also a buck of a lifetime: Matt Sheterom’s Medusa Buck

Click image to enlarge

There’s good news for deer hunters over much of the state’s Lower Peninsula that will potentially increase their chances of…»

1111_IN_DS2Map_F

Last month, we took a look at the big picture for deer hunting in Indiana. We discussed deer numbers, management…»

Click to enlarge image

It is a generally accepted fact that in order to have big bucks, an area must contain deer with the…»

1111_IA_DS2Map_D

Contrary to common belief, there is no one spot in the Hawkeye State where trophy bucks roam unchallenged, and tagging…»

Click image to enlarge

The sport of deer hunting includes a variety of aspects, such as the prospect of putting a supply of healthy…»

Click image to enlarge

Last season Virginia deer hunters saw a noticeable decrease in deer harvest numbers in all categories, including buck numbers. The…»

Click image to enlarge

We Texas hunters have had it good for the past couple of decades. We have the largest population of white-tailed…»

GFnewsl_102711hL

Deer hunting is underway across the U.S. and some impressive brutes are starting to show up. While this list isn’t…»

GFSpook_102111A

Without question, legendary bow hunter and big bone collector “Spook” William Spann of the hit television show “Spook Nation” knows…»

Click image to enlarge

Many hunters are saying that the ‘good old days’ of Pennsylvania deer hunting are gone. Hunters have been griping about…»

If you're a bowhunter who hunts with a smoke pole, you need to back away from your funnel-stand, trail-stand or field-stand setups by another 75 or 100 yards. Get deeper into the woods and higher in the trees. Photo courtesy of Thomas Allen.

One of the most common mistakes I see in the whitetail woods by muzzleloader hunters who are also archery hunter,…»

Please click the image to enlarge this map for Best Bets for Texas whitetails this season

This deer season may not be one for the record books, but in Texas that type of prognostication isn’t as…»

Click image to enlarge

Final preparations are under way as deer hunters scout and hang stands on their favorite stomping grounds, or narrow their…»

Click image to enlarge

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” While this phrase was coined way back in 1839 by…»

Click image to enlarge

Kentucky deer hunters dropped about 3,200 fewer whitetails last season than during the previous year. Though some hunters can legitimately…»

Click to enlarge.

Georgia has a generous amount of whitetail deer for hunters to pursue. With a statewide population of nearly one million…»

Click image to enlarge

Mountain State deer hunters will have ample opportunity to harvest a deer, or multiple deer, as 2011-12 hunting seasons get…»