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How to Hunt Whitetails in Open Country

Bowhunting whitetails on the open plains can provide several unique challenges.

Joe Blake

The Grind: Hunting Hard on Oklahoma Public Land

When dueling it out on Oklahoma public land, it's best to dig in and keep hunting hard.

Tony J. Peterson

What Deer Can Hear — And How to Beat It!

Getting past a deer's ears is no easy task, but we'll show you 7 rules to do just that!

Adam Lewis

Deer Excursions: Why Bucks Leave Their Home Range

Some deer simply leave the areas they typically frequent in the fall, only to return later.

C.J. Winand

Change Up Your Hunting Strategy to Fool Bucks

Bucks can pattern us much like we pattern them. Here's what to do when that happens.

Mark Kayser

When to Call Whitetails - and When to Shut Up

Sometimes it seems that calling and rattling is the thing to do, but it could be a mistake.

Greg Miller

How to Beat Bowhunting Burnout

Shake things up to stay in the game when you'd rather stay home.

Tony J. Peterson

Learning & Relearning the Whitetail Basics

You'll never know everything about deer, but remembering the simple things can reboot your

Nathan L. Andersohn

Young Mom Arrows Whitetail with Baby in Tow

Traditional bowhunter Beka Garris creatively continues her pursuit of whitetails.

Lynn Burkhead

Trail Camera Clues That Lead To Rut Hunting Success

To know where you need to be in the rut, re-visit your trail-cam recon from months gone by.

Tony J. Peterson

A Two-Sit Rut Plan For Bowhunting Whitetails

If you hunt pressured deer, use this strategy to make the most of your time on stand.

Tony J. Peterson

Decoying Bucks From the Ground

A new ground decoying strategy proves deadly!

Danny Farris

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