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Understanding the Whitetail Rut

If you have been fortunate enough to witness the rutting chase of whitetailed deer, you can appreciate the incredible strength and stamina that these grand animals posses. A whitetail buck has his work cut out when it comes to getting the opportunity to breed. When a doe comes into estrus and locates a dominant buck,…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 16, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Winter Whitetail Management – Backyard Feeding

As a dedicated whitetail conservationist, wildlife biologist and big game hunter, I have had the pleasure of managing winter whitetails for more than 25 years. From deeryard operations in the mountains of Quebec, to counting ‘pellet groups’ in Central Ontario as part of a Fish & Wildlife program, to today managing my own backyard program…

ByNA Deer Hunter StaffJanuary 15, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Cold Weather Deer Hunting

It seems that when the mercury plummets well below the freezing mark that the deer hunting action heats up. Deer need more food to fuel their bodies and will typically be up feeding longer in the mornings and earlier in the afternoons. Under these conditions, hunters need to be prepared to be in the field,…

ByNA Deer Hunter StaffJanuary 15, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Busting The Top 10 Deer Behavior Myths

Understanding the nuances of Whitetail behaviour has been the obsession of many a hunter over the decades. Correctly interpreting buck sign like rubs and scrapes, unraveling the truth as to whether or not deer can see colours, and discovering where huge bucks hide out have all intrigued deer hunters. These as well as many other…

ByMark RaycroftJanuary 13, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Lessons Learned: How Unsuccessful Hunts Can Shape You Into a Better Deer Hunter

I have 20 deer seasons under my belt, and Lord willing, I’ll have many more. While I have many mule deer and Whitetail racks in my home, I’m not too proud to say that I should have many, many more. I’ve made countless mistakes over the years that have cost me big time. Of course,…

ByDarron McDougalJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Patterning Whitetails: Is it Possible to Learn and Predict Deer Movement?

The concept of patterning Whitetails is not new. Our grandfathers did it naturally as they were afield farming or logging. They observed bucks as they went about their workdays, making mental notes of where and when the Whitetails appeared. For those who farm today and who hunt on their own property, this is still the…

ByMark RaycroftJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Last-Minute Whitetails: Sometimes Worth the Wait

“Why did you not shoot that buck? He walked to within less than 20 feet of where you were hidden under that pile of corn stalks,” exclaimed the smiling neighboring farmer when I walked back to my pickup, which was parked at his gate. I simply shook my head. For most of the Iowa late…

ByLarry WeishuhnJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Ghost Busters: When Big Bucks Disappear

There’s an explanation for why that mature buck you’ve been following suddenly disappears. Deer hunters who run trail cameras have experienced voids left by monster bucks that suddenly disappear. Oftentimes, we call these ghosts—and bestow them synonymous names for their cunningness and ability to evade death. But bucks aren’t ghosts. They’re just ghosting us. Or,…

ByJosh HoneycuttJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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6 Mistakes Every Deer Hunter Should Avoid

“Clack, clack, clatter…clash, clack, clatter, clack.” The sound of antler on antler resonated through the woods. Then, I gave my best rendition of a Whitetail buck tussle by adding a few soft, but deep, grunts. Moments later, I heard a branch snap. Waiting patiently, I recognized that I had the attention of a buck. I…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Saskatchewan Bush Bucks: A Welcome COVID Respite

I pointed my truck east and started the day-long drive towards deer camp. Opportunities to hunt Whitetailed deer in our neighboring province of Saskatchewan are available through a draw or with an outfitter. Many of the outfitters have licenses specific to Canadian residents, so there are plenty of options. I booked a hunt with Mark…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 4, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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