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Shot Placement Tips for Hunting Whitetails

Making the shot count isn't easy, especially during the rut, but with the right information

Josh Honeycutt

Gear Essentials for Peak Rut Hunting

Trail cams, boots, optics and more gear for November's peak hunting.

Lynn Burkhead

College Point Guard Catches Record-Sized Brook Trout

She caught and released the huge brookie during a fly-fishing trip in Arkansas.

Lynn Burkhead

Reconsidering the List: Endangered Species Act Turns 50

Age has brought the act some unexpected flexibility even as it remains as political as ever.

Andrew McKean

A Conversation with Hunting Legend Jim Shockey

"Hunting isn't what I do, it's who I am." Shockey discusses new book, the love of his life,

Tony Martins

Regional Rut Update: Buck Activity on the Rise as November Arrives

Here's the most recent information on the whitetail rut in the East, Midwest and South.

Game & Fish Staff

Precision Boat Performance Made Easy

The Zipwake dynamic trim-control system optimizes a boat's ride and efficiency.

Thomas Allen

How to Stalk a Buck-and-Doe Pair During the Rut

Here's an in-depth look at how to slip up close to a whitetail breeding pair.

Josh Honeycutt

12 Public-Land Gaffes to Avoid this Deer Season

Staying away from the blunders that hunters commonly commit will separate you from the crowd.

Josh Honeycutt

Rut Gear: What Makes a Great Hunting Boot?

Nothing ruins a hunt like poor-performing boots. Dryshod has options for a variety of

Lynn Burkhead

Good Pheasant Season Prospects in 2023

Despite harsh winter, perfect storm of habitat and weather conditions has led to solid

Lynn Burkhead

The Scoop on Deer Sign as the Rut Approaches

Decipher the locations and concentrations of scrapes and rubs into airtight hunting strategies.

Bob Robb

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