The dominant buck grunt is very similar to that of an adult doe or yearling buck, but with one very distinct difference: it’s much deeper. If you happen to hunt in an area that has a good adult buck ...

For diehard deer hunters, November is the most wonderful time of the year. This month, thanks to the whitetail rut, brings some of the best hunting action known to man. Millions of hunters across the ...

I was in high school the first time I rattled up a buck. My buddy and I were sitting on the edge of a big clover field, watching a little 8-pointer chase two does at the other end. “I’m gonna rattle ...

At this point in the Illinois archery deer season, hundreds of archers are setting forth to the woods to balance their skills against those of the wily white-tailed deer. The “rut” or breeding season ...

A well-loved compound bow in the hands of a dedicated hunter during the rut can be a winning combination for a big buck. Just ask Mitch Bogumill of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who tagged the biggest buck ...