Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And ...

“What deer is that?” said Keith Chaffin, outfitter on the Junco Ranch in South Texas—the same ranch where Lyndon Johnson used to chase whitetails. He adjusted the spotting scope for a closer look. “He ...

I probably should’ve shot the first buck I saw. My buddy Justin Moore and I were hiking down a switchback trail on a western Oregon hillside, through prime blacktail country, but with our attention ...

Though many deer hunters consider it too small, the .223 Remington has taken countless whitetail deer. Here’s why you should consider it.

Reading magazine articles and books on hunting whitetail deer has taught me a lot about how to hunt them. And although I don't watch a lot of hunting videos, I have learned a few things from them. And ...

Late in the season, whitetails that have survived months of gunfire and human intrusion are not making many mistakes. If you want to keep killing bucks when pressure is high, you have to hunt like ...

Shed antlers can turn up anywhere, even up in a bush, but these tips from columnist Oak Duke will aid your search.

A first whitetail deer hunt and particularly a successful harvest can be life changing. However, not everyone has access to huntable land or a mentor that can help. New hunters are not likely educated ...

OL’s hunting editor recounts that MIlo Hanson was never comfortable with the fame that came after claiming the world record ...

If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. JARED SCHEFFLER’S ideal archery shot on a whitetail buck is either ...