Fresh scrapes should start popping up all over the woods soon. But are they really worth hunting? Here’s everything you need to know
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The first best day of the 2026 whitetail rut is this Thursday. Follow these morning and evening hunt plans to fill your tag now
Clint Casper killed the enormous whitetail buck on his home farm in early October
You got your buck. Way to go. Now follow this illustrated 6-step guide on how to field dress a deer and get it cooling quickly
Graham Smith killed the buck in Orange County, North Carolina during a September heat wave
The first question is whether you should go at all. Once that’s settled, here’s how to get your buck in a mist, drizzle, shower, or even a downpour
Our complete guide to shot placement on deer breaks down the best shots, the worst shots, and what gear to use to get your venison
We asked some of the nation’s top deer guides to name the biggest mistakes early-season deer hunters make—and how they can fix the problem and fill tags now
Chuck Crowell killed the record-breaking buck on a small property in eastern Indiana
Don’t dread the so-called lull. Buck activity is actually on the rise now. But you need to change your tactics to score
