Whitetail Hunting - Rut Data, Seasons, Habitat & Behavior - Game & Fish

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A hunt for deer as unique as the land in which they thrive.

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Worth The Wait: Persistence Pays off with Last-Minute Big Illinois Buck

Perseverance is key when pursuing mature Midwest whitetails, even if it means hunting till the

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Proven Tactics for Bagging a Late-Season Whitetail Buck

Late-season deer hunts can be successful on several different levels.

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Finding Big Bucks in the Deep Woods

Your guide to tracking down trophy whitetails far from planted fields, roads and people.

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Have The Right Game Plan For Late-Season Muzzleloader Hunting

Those who still have a tag can find good opportunities at mature bucks during late

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After the Rut: Late-Season Whitetails in New England

Seasons that extend to the end of the year bring potential to harvest monster bucks in

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Field Test: Bushnell R5 Binocular

Deer hunters get all the features they need—along with several upgrades—in an optic carrying

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Regional Rut Update: The Latest Reports for Late-Season Success

Bucks in the East and Midwest are focusing on feeding to recover from the rut, while the South

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Tagged Out: Awesome Bucks from All Across Whitetail Country (Updated)

The stories behind trophy deer harvests from 2024, updated throughout the season.

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Expert Advice on Public Whitetail Hunting in the East

How some of the East's most passionate public-land deer hunters get it done season after

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Hope, Optimism and Redemption with Kansas Whitetails

When hunting mature Kansas bucks, the line between agony and elation is often razor-thin.

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