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Whitetail Hunting Tips, Tactics & Expert Guides

Explore expert whitetail hunting tips, tactics, and stories from Field & Stream. Learn how to understand buck behavior, track movement patterns, and apply proven strategies for different seasons. From early-season scouting to rut tactics and stand placement, discover real-world insights and expert advice to help you hunt whitetail deer more effectively and consistently.

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Bowhunter Tags Giant Missouri Whitetail with 29-Inch Main Beams and 25-Inch Spread

By Travis Hall— September 27, 2024

Tanner Stay shot a typical 10-point with a rack so wide you almost can’t believe it

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Kentucky Bowhunter Arrows 199-Inch Full Velvet Giant After Three-Year Chase

By Travis Hall— September 17, 2024

Jacob Deaton shot the buck right before last light on opening day in northern Kentucky

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Four Tricks for Fooling Field-Edge Bucks

By Scott Bestul— August 21, 2024

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

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Saddle Hunting 101: A Beginner’s Guide

By Tony Hansen— August 19, 2024

Ready to try hunting from a tree saddle? Here’s everything you need to know, including gear picks, setup, and hunting tips

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How to Rattle in Whitetail Deer in the Fall

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

According to our expert, many hunters fail to rattle up bucks because they don’t try often enough””and because when they do, they don’t make the right sounds. Here’s how to fix that

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How to Read Deer Tracks in the Snow

By Keith McCafferty— August 19, 2024

Learning how to decipher these clues in a set of tracks can help lead you to a trophy buck

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8 of the Strangest Deer Ever Taken by Hunters

By Spencer Neuharth— August 19, 2024

From an all-black whitetail to a Booner unicorn to an ancient spike, these are some of the rarest deer we’ve ever seen

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How Much Wind Is Too Much for Deer Hunting?

By Dave Hurteau— August 19, 2024

High winds usually suppress deer activity. But they also bring certain advantages to the savvy hunter. So go out in the gale and get your buck anyway

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How High Can a Deer Jump?

By Scott Bestul— August 19, 2024

With a running start, a buck can jump 10 to 12 feet high. But you can steer him toward your stand by making a fence crossing a little easier

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How to Hunt the Best Day of the Entire 2024 Whitetail Rut: November 17

By Scott Bestul— August 19, 2024

If you could only hunt one day of the entire 2024 deer season, this Sunday should be it. Follow these two expert tactics to tag a giant

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