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America's Top Whitetail States

Our ranking of 37 deer-crazy states, backed by research and data.

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Arkansas Deer Forecast: Wide Swaths of Public Land Access Should Deliver Good Hunter Success This Year

Arkansas ranked third in the Game & Fish magazine's ‘America's Top Whitetail States' ranking,

Darron McDougal

Iowa Deer Forecast: The Hawkeye State is Looking Promising with Solid Deer Numbers and Favorable Conditions

For the best success, hunters should consider counties around Des Moines that some of the

Barb Melloni

Indiana Deer Forecast: A Mild and Wet Summer Sets Up for Continued Hunter Success

Big population numbers and plenty of forage give hunters a lot to look forward to this season.

Barb Melloni

Kansas Deer Forecast: Lots of Chances to Take a Booner Buck All Across the State

The Sunflower State holds many methods, diverse terrain and plenty of food sources.

Barb Melloni

Michigan Deer Forecast: Hunters Should See More Whitetails in Central and Southern Areas

While a mild late winter may benefit the deer population, the late agriculture harvest could

Barb Melloni

Missouri Deer Forecast: Concentrate Hunting Efforts in the North for Big Bucks

The Show Me State offers some of the best whitetail genetics and produces lots of monster

Darron McDougal

Minnesota Deer Forecast: A Mild Winter Sets Up Hunters for Hot Action in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

With a downward trend in bag limits, hunters are optimistic conservation efforts will help to

Barb Melloni

New York Deer Forecast: Expectations Rise for Improved Whitetail Harvest

Away from the bright lights of the city are some truly great hunting opportunities.

Josh Honeycutt

North Carolina Deer Forecast: Unique Hunting Opportunities Are Abound For Whitetail Hunters

The Tarhill State's diverse ecosystems deliver rut dates from late October through December

Darron McDougal

Virginia Deer Forecast: Great Whitetail Hunting from Mountains to Coast

Will the 2024 deer season in Virginia be as successful as last year's great harvest?

Josh Honeycutt

Pennsylvania Deer Forecast: Top 5 State Expects High Harvest ... Again

Recent trends shows Pennsylvania's deer harvest should remain among the nation's largest.

Josh Honeycutt

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