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A large mule deer buck with antlers stands over a resting doe in scrubland. Deer Hunting

Rut Rundown: The Whitetail, Muley, Elk, and Moose Breeding Seasons Explained

By Scott Bestul— October 19, 2026

For members of the deer family—and for hunters alike—the annual rut is the most exciting time of the year

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How to Hunt the Best Day of the Rut No. 1: October 22

By Adam Lewis— October 19, 2026

The first best day of the 2026 whitetail rut is this Thursday. Follow these morning and evening hunt plans to fill your tag now

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A bowhunter poses with a trophy buck taken in Ohio. Whitetail Hunting

Ohio Bowhunter Arrows Giant 200-Class Whitetail with 15 Scorable Points

By Travis Hall— October 16, 2026

Clint Casper killed the enormous whitetail buck on his home farm in early October

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How to Field Dress a Deer, Step by Step

By Dave Hurteau— October 16, 2026

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

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A North Carolina bow hunter poses with a trophy whitetail. Whitetail Hunting

North Carolina Hunter Arrows 190-Class Whitetail After Multi-Year Chase

By Josh Honeycutt— October 13, 2026

Graham Smith killed the buck in Orange County, North Carolina during a September heat wave

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Majestic white-tailed buck with large antlers standing in rain in forest Whitetail Hunting

A Complete Guide to Deer Hunting in the Rain

By Scott Bestul— October 12, 2026

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

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Where to Shoot a Deer With Gun or Bow

By David E. Petzal— October 12, 2026

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

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A whitetail buck walk through green grass in the timber. Whitetail Hunting

Are You Making These Early-Season Deer Hunting Mistakes?

By Dave Hurteau— October 9, 2026

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

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A hunter poses with a trophy whitetail taken in Indiana. Whitetail Hunting

Bow Hunter’s Giant Non-Typical Whitetail Breaks Indiana Buckmasters State Record

By Travis Hall— October 8, 2026

Chuck Crowell killed the record-breaking buck on a small property in eastern Indiana

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Tom Kelly sits for an interview in a film produced by Mossy Oal. Turkey Hunting

Legendary Turkey Hunter and Author Tom Kelly Passes Away at 99

By Travis Hall— October 7, 2026

The prolific outdoor writer and renowned outdoorsman inspired a generation of southern turkey hunters

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