The Man Who Finds Bucks
To kill a trophy deer You need to scout one out. Learn how from this top guide By Scott Bestul

For trophy whitetail guide Rick Kreuter, scouting isn't just a good idea-"it's a full-time job. Kreuter leases 100,000 acres in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and puts between 70 and 90 percent of his clients within bow range of individual record-class bucks, year after year. He does it by spending more time scouting in one year than most guys do in 10. Plus, he's pretty darn good at it. So we asked Kreuter to share some of his deer-finding skills. On the next page are three advanced lessons, each accompanied by a field assignment, from the master of scouting. Do your homework, and your reward may be a big, fat, hat-rack buck.

Name: Rick Kreuter
Occupation: Operates RK Outfitters (308-889-3782)
Credentials: 13-year trophy whitetail guide