Rut Report

Scrapes can be the most maddening whitetail sign out there. Here's how to hunt them

The last week of October and the first few days of November—which around here, at least, I would call the … Continued

Reports from across the country all point to the same conclusion: The best part of the deer season may not … Continued

With about a week before bucks start seriously seeking out that first hot doe (in most of the country), the … Continued

Deer seasons are winding down or closing across much of the country, and the breeding peak is largely history in … Continued

Sometimes, the race goes not to the strongest or quickest, but to the person who simply won’t give up. Scanning … Continued

If you’ve given up on big bucks just because we’ve passed the breeding peak, you’re making a big mistake. From … Continued

Peak breeding has passed in some areas, such as the North Central and Northeast, while the best may be yet … Continued

There’s no other way to read it. Minus a few exceptions, breeding activity is getting frenetic on a broad scale. … Continued

I’ll start this summary with a confession: I went into last Friday’s hunts holding my breath, because November 7 was … Continued