Barging boldly into the woods on opening day isn’t your best way to find and fool big bucks. Our expert explains how to minimize your “intrusion factor” during peak hunting periods. ... [+] Full Article

Carry these stratagems afield to improve your odds of tagging a rut-crazed buck this season! ... [+] Full Article

Get your deer knowledge learning curve on course before the next hunting season rolls around by putting these pieces of misinformation to rest. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Ryan Venhaus shot a 29-point monster non-typical buck that scored a whopping 224 6/8 inches. He just wishes his late father could have seen it. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article

If you find yourself with an unfilled tag and the season dwindling to a close, don't worry. Excellent deer-hunting opportunities stretch in all directions for the late season. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

You can count on two things this month: The deer will have changed their patterns -- and most hunters won't have changed a thing. So how can you take advantage of this situation? (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

The rut is a great time to fill a buck tag. But even during the rut, you can fail to find bucks if you make these mistakes. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Mother Nature threw Illinois deer hunters a curve early last season, lowering the deer harvest slightly from 2005. However, this season is on track toward another remarkable deer harvest. Here's where you'll find 'em! (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Much of the deer season -- and hunter effort -- revolves around the rut. But once it's here, what do we do to increase our chances most effectively? (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Many hunters know about the peak of the rut in their area, but not how to take full advantage of the phenomenon. Our expert explains how it's done. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article