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Read Field & Stream's latest deer hunting stories, news, and expert advice. Our experienced editors deliver compelling narratives, expert how-to articles, and in-depth reporting on deer hunting topics. Stay informed with authoritative outdoor journalism backed by over 125 years of editorial excellence.

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Mule Deer Hunting: 5 Tactics to Tag a Buck This Fall

By Jace Bauserman— August 20, 2026

Planning to chase muleys this season? Here are the key tactics you need to know to put your tag on a great buck

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12 Early-Season Deer Food Sources to Focus On Right Now

By Scott Bestul— August 14, 2026

When it comes to tagging big early-season bucks, nothing is more important than finding the hottest food sources. Here’s what to look for

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Big Buck Hunting: 5 Keys to Tagging a Giant This Fall

By Scott Bestul— August 5, 2026

If you want to put a true monster on your wall, you need to understand how big whitetails behave and then tweak your tactics accordingly. Here’s how

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10 Things You Need to Do Before the Archery Deer Opener

By Scott Bestul— August 3, 2026

Bow season is right around the corner. Make sure you’re ready for success by checking off all the items on this preseason to-do list

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Large white-tailed buck with velvet antlers standing in green meadow field. Whitetail Hunting

Secrets of the Deer Guides: Summer Chores, Go-To Gear, and Big-Buck BS

By Dave Hurteau— July 22, 2026

An Iowa trophy whitetail guide shares his top tactics, secrets tips, favorite gear, best stories, pet peeves, and more

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How to Find a 3-Percent Buck Bedroom

By Adam Lewis— June 16, 2026

According to the latest study, only a tiny percentage of bedding areas are used over and over again by bucks. Find one, and you’ll be sitting pretty

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When Do Deer Shed Their Antlers? A Shed Hunter’s Guide

By Adam Lewis— June 3, 2026

The second rut, a hard winter, and even buck age can affect how early or late buck’s drop their antlers. Here’s how to know when to look for sheds

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Velvet bucks feeding in white clover food plot in Virginia. Whitetail Hunting

What’s the Best Food Plot Forage for Each Region?

By Gerald Almy— March 26, 2026

We picked the top whitetail food plot forages for three major deer hunting zones in the U.S. and Canada

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Milo Hanson poses with his Boone and Crockett World's Record for typical whitetail buck. Deer Hunting

Milo Hanson, Legendary Whitetail Hunter and World-Record Holder, Passes Away at 81

By Matthew Every— February 11, 2026

The Canadian farmer and hunter shot the biggest typical whitetail on record during a deer drive back in the 1990s

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Great Deer Stories: 18 Tales of Anticipation, Pursuit, and Harvest

By The Editors— December 25, 2025

The ultimate collection of stories about America’s most celebrated hunt

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