Regional Rut Update - Game & Fish

Regional Rut Update: Rut Not Quite Over; Find December Whitetail Activity in Your State

The rut is dwindling—but not over—in the East and Midwest. It's still to peak in many places

Game & Fish Staff

Tagged Out: 'Hercules,' 'Casper' and 'Barry' Among Late-Rut Harvests

Big-buck harvests from this year's whitetail hunting season, updated throughout the season.

Game & Fish Staff

The Advantages of Staying Mobile in Final Days of Deer Season

Put a mobile plan into play to react quickly to changing late-season patterns and tag a

Tony Hansen

Use the Ground Game to Outwit Post-Rut Bucks

Ambush pressured late-season whitetails by employing a ground blind.

Ryan Fair

Gear Essentials for Post-Rut Deer Hunting

The days are dwindling to hunt whitetails. Here are some gear choices to foster late-season

Lynn Burkhead

What's All That Racket? Rattle in a Mature Buck During Post-Rut

Rattling is a proven strategy for getting mature bucks close, even during the late season.

Lynn Burkhead

Regional Rut Update: Where to Find Active Bucks This Thanksgiving Weekend

The "last hurrah" of the whitetail rut could be upon us. Get details from our experts in the

Game & Fish Staff

Make Human Pressure Help You Tag a Mature Rut Buck

Hunter pressure is a fact of life in the East during the rut. Here's how to benefit from it.

Doug Howlett

Regional Rut Update: Bucks Chasing Does or Locked Down; Rut in Full Swing in Your Region

It's peak rut in the whitetail woods. Our experts say it's time to hunt hard in the East,

Game & Fish Staff

Why You Need a Great Pair of Binoculars for Whitetail Hunting

Technology-rich binos, such as Bushnell's large selection, have become one of the most

Lynn Burkhead

Lockdown Logistics: When to Move and When to Sit All-Day During Peak Rut

The peak of the rut can mean incredible action or a complete lack thereof. Here's how to know

Mark Kayser

After the Rut: 10 Tips for Late-Season Deer Hunting

The final weeks of the whitetail season are upon us. Here's a checklist to get you ready.

Josh Honeycutt

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