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DEER SEASON, DONE RIGHT.

Before you head into the whitetail woods, browse our extensive collection of deer hunting videos and articles. For beginners and experts alike. From thrilling hunts to helpful hints, there’s always something to learn from watching the country’s top whitetail hunters ply their craft — and whole a lot to enjoy.

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Understanding the Odors That Send Deer Running: Scents That Spook Whitetails

One of the most critical factors in deer hunting success is managing odors that can alarm and spook these elusive creatures.

Big Game, Deer

Federal Custom Ammo: Using the Custom Shop

Federal assembled a group of their most experienced employees to staff the Custom Shop. Using the best components available, these expert engineers handcraft this ammunition to order.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, Gear

3 Pro Tips for The November Rut

For deer hunters, the month of November is what we have spent the entire year waiting for. The month of November is primarily the time in most regions that the whitetail deer have their breeding season or what is more commonly known as the rut.

Deer, How-To

Plum and Apple Braised Venison Shank

This braised venison shank recipe looks absolutely incredible. And it sounds fancy, which usually means its difficult to cook, but Chef Zane promises that it's an easy dish to make.

Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Midday Buck Movement in the November Rut

The phenomenon of midday buck movement during the rut is one that often rewards hunters who've settled in for an all-day sit.

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Hunting Deer in the Wind: Understanding Wind, Thermal and Whitetails

Whitetails use the wind and thermal currents to their advantage. Learn about how wind affects deer movement and tips for remaining undetected while on the hunt.

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4 Reasons You Should Plant Hybrid Oaks

Hybrids can definitely grow faster. They are also often less noticed by insects, and seem to not get diseased as often.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Nativ Nurseries

Bowhunting Public Land Before the Rut Rush

Heath Wood While hunting a family friend's private lease property, I was told to walk a fence that separated the public land from his lease when I was done with the morning hunt. It was the opening day of the Missouri firearms season, and I had encountered several deer, yet not the one I wanted to use my precious buck tag on. At approximately 10:30 a.m., I decided to call it a morning and head

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Modern Muzzleloader Hunting

In muzzle loader hunting, it’s the joy of the load than many hunters tout as being the appeal of the sport. We walk through some of the popular bullets for modern in-line muzzle loading.

Big Game, Deer, Gear, Firearm

The Effect Moon Phase Has on Hunting Deer

There have been several theories proposed about how the moon affects deer movement.

Big Game, Deer

Do Deer Pattern Hunters

We're constantly trying to pattern deer but do our movement patterns influence theirs?

Deer, How-To

Are Deer Nocturnal? How to Hunt and Approach

Are deer nocturnal? Discover tactics for tracking night-walking bucks.

Deer, How-To

The Importance of Native Plants to Deer Diet

Native plants are the primary food source in a deer’s diet. Read on to learn more about what deer like to eat and how native plants are essential to a whitetail’s survival.

Deer, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

10 Reasons to Deer Hunt from the Ground

Here’s a closer look at the 10 reasons to deer hunt from the ground this season.

Deer, How-To, Bow, Firearm

Hunting Cold Fronts for Mature Bucks

To ensure that Wiese chooses his time off to hunt wisely, he pays attention to cold fronts that often cause mature bucks to be on the move, especially in October before the rut.

Deer, How-To