The season’s first rubs and scrapes might not look like much, but whatever you do, don’t ignore them
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Ryder Seely was careful not to wake his 1-year-old daughter Lainey as he crawled to within 40 yards of a bedded buck during an early-September bow hunt
Jacob Deaton shot the buck right before last light on opening day in northern Kentucky
Conventional wisdom says don’t hunt early-season whitetails in the morning. Here are five times when you can go rogue and tag a daybreak buck anyway
Early season bucks are famous for hitting fields and plots well before last light, but that doesn’t mean tagging one is easy. You need a few tricks up your sleeve
For members of the deer family””and for hunters alike””the annual rut is the most exciting time of the year
Where are all the bucks before the rut kicks into gear? Packing on the pounds at these food-source hotspots
Opportunities to pursue these diminutive deer are scarce, but the author found that hunting them is a lot like chasing whitetails anywhere
The chasing phase of the rut is about to break wide open. Get in the woods on Sunday, and use these two expert tactics to punch your tag
Ready to try hunting from a tree saddle? Here’s everything you need to know, including gear picks, setup, and hunting tips
