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The article discusses need of whitetail deer to spend their time in shady places when temperatures increase and mentions December 2017 rifle hunt in north Texas. Topics discussed include consideration on temperature swings and a big change in the barometric pressure, air molecules above the earth's surface not suppressed, and mature buck strolling about a food plot.

The article evaluates crossbow for hunting including SUB-1 from Mission Archery along with specifications of the crossbow comprising power stroke, arrow length, trigger pull, sights, and axle-to-axle width.

The article talks about importance of specific bow type depending upon the individual's hunting style along with tips to consider before buying the bow for best results. Topics addressed include information on bow types along with their advantages and disadvantages comprising shorter bows with lighter and easier to maneuver ability and harder torqueing avoidance.

The article offers the author's insights on the use of proper bullets in deer hunting. Topics mentioned include the expenses for purchasing good quality bullets, the several types of bullets for deer hunting such as the Winchester Deer Season XP, Winchester Ballistic Silver tip, and Remington Core-Lokt, and the importance of proper hunting techniques. Also mentioned was the promotion of safety measures in hunting.

The article discusses the authors experience of hunting deer in Texas Panhandle and states the authors views on whether letting go of an opportunity during hunting is a good choice. It mentions the authors association with ranch owner Steve Rortvedt and his evaluation of hunting at Texas Panhandle. Topics include the members of the hunting party, the weapons and strategies for the hunt and the author hunting a whitetail deer.

The article offers travel tips for Western Oklahoma for hunting whitetail deer and waterfowl, along with recommendation for accommodation, and hunting.

The article evaluates various bows suitable for hunting including Bear Archery Legend LS-6 by Bear Archery, Bowtech Reign 6 by Bowtech Archery, and CenterPoint Archery Eos Hunter by Crosman.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of deer hunting in Alberta.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being reunited with his friends through whitetail hunting.

The author discusses the impact of social media on hunters. Topics discussed include author's views that social media companies misuse the personal information and that they insecurely store the information; benefits of using social media by hunting community such as collective voice for anti-hunters, wildlife management, the battle for public lands; and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 that distributed that money to the states for conservation of wildlife habitat.

The article offers information on the bow and arrow maker Victory Archery. Topics discussed include increase in the sale of archery and bowhunting equipment by the company, acquisition of Victory by carbon golf shafts maker Aldila and then by global powerhouse Mitsubishi Rayon Co., and presents the views of Adlila Chief Executive Officer Pete Mathewson on the merger with Mitsubishi Rayon.

The article offers information on deer hunting along with the choice of deer hunters for hunting big or small deer hunters. Topics discussed include Columbian whitetails as the continent's smallest deer and the protected Florida Key subspecies, Columbian whitetail that was federally listed as endangered in 1968, and Columbian whitetail in the current online edition of the Safari Club International organization.

The article evaluates the several crossbows and its equipment used for hunting which include the Browning OneSixTwo crossbow from Browning; the Crossbow Scopes from Browning; and the GraveDigger broadheads from No Limit Archery LLC.

The article present author's views to create small blocks of lands for deer hunting if one does not have sufficient funds to lease farm hunting plots. Several ways discussed includes planting crops that are naturally available to you like turnips, maintain the rules for avoiding hunting by outsiders and keeping in consideration the neighbors activity.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting whitetail deer in The Texas panhandle with his friends.

The article discusses how small, secluded cover areas can help hunters successfully intercept pocket whitetails. Topics mentioned include how whitetails live, why it is better to check out small pockets once the season opens, and the difference between picking pocket whitetails and hunting bucks. Also cited are things to do if the bucks in the patch will not show themselves and various ways to access tight pocket covers secretly.

The article shares tips for a successful early season deer hunting. It suggests hunters to develop a game plan and to know the direction of the wind as deer are drawn away by scents of hunters. It advises hunters to identify locations to intercept a deer and understand their food preferences and to resist the temptation to overhunt during the deer season. It discusses the advantages of covering up using leaves, following a scent-elimination routine and examining trail after the growing season.

The author describes his experience of hunting a Coues buck in Mexico in Jauary 2013 which scored 114 Boone & Crockett (B&C) points. He notes the challenges of hunting Coues deer which is one of the smallest of North America's 35 white-tail subspecies and are found only in parts of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as in certain areas of Mexico. He also cites a lack of extreme hunting pressure and the absence of tag draw as some of the reasons why a Mexican Coues deer hunt is attractive.

The article discusses how deer hunting in small blocks of land can provide big results if done right. It cites the author's friends Dave and Carol who are serious deer hunters but do not have enough money to lease neighboring farm hunting rights. It suggests strategically planting food plots that supplement what the land have naturally and if possible provide food for the local deer after the neighbors have already harvested theirs. It advises keeping human pressure as low as possible.

The article cites two scientific studies that support a re-think of normal deer hunting strategy. A 2002 University of Pennsylvania study showed that the lack of effort by hunters to leave the road system created de facto sanctuaries, a finding corroborated in a study by Doctor Mark Connor which pointed out that the lack of human presence defined the sanctuary, not the cover type. The studies discredit over-hunting and using perennial hunting trails as strategies for hunting whitetail deer.

The author talks about whitetail deer hunting in October. He suggests finding a concentrated food source for a successful hunt in the first week the month, while he recommends hunting near bedding thickets in mid-October. Meanwhile, the author looks for fresh sign like rub lines and scrapes in the last week of October as deer will be gearing up for the rut.

The author discusses safety issues concerning deer hunting in Mexico. He explains that each Mexican state provides ranchers with the equivalent of U.S. landowner tags, which they sell on the open market. He adds that one has to hire an outfitter and does not have to worry about the availability of permits. He lists tips for a safe hunting trip, which includes having Mexican automobile insurance. According to Wade Derby of Crosshair Consulting, Mexico is not a place to avoid hunting.

The article offers information on hunting big bucks in the southwestern part of Kansas. It mentions the hunting trip in Kansas with Jeff Louderback and LL Outfitters in the eastern part of the state, the hidden place of whitetails at the southwestern side of Kansas and describes a hunting trip on arrowing bucks with a score of more than 150. It also notes the requirement for a nonresident Kansas hunting license, a nonresident whitetail permit and online application fees.

The article examines the reactions of whitetail deer to hunting pressure. Research has shown that deer have individual personalities, with some bucks rarely venturing out in the open during the day, regardless of whether the area is clear or there are hunters around. The older a deer gets, the more it becomes suspicious of human presence and hunting pressure. Studies also show that a deer's survival instinct is always stronger than its desire to find food.

The article discusses ways by which rub trees provide clues of whitetail buck presence. Big rubs are often signs of mature buck presence, along with large tracks, bedding thickets of does and food source. Rubs help hunters decide which tree to set up in and when to wait for a buck. Whitetail hunters often use rub lines to learn where mature bucks live and learn their travel patterns. Rub lines are used by deer to navigate their home range and find feeding areas.

The article discusses the stand site selections by hard-core deer hunters and how they access and egress these stands. It points out that a hunter who spends time to unravel the best way to get to his stand while spooking the minimal amount of deer understands what is important to succeed in killing mature bucks. It likens whitetail hunting to a chess game that requires the hunter to pick the right tree at the right time without being detected.

The author relates the lessons he learned as a deer hunter concerning weather conditions. He says that he uses what Mother Nature gives to his advantage. He adds that he tries to be observant and patient when he hunt whitetails in crummy conditions. He suggests not doing something stupid when the weather heads south. He advises hunting near water during extreme heat, noting that a water source near a bedding thicket is the ideal scenario. He recommends a high-calorie food source for the late season.

The article deals with the use of riflescopes by deer hunters designed specifically for modern inline muzzleloaders. It relates the impact of riflescopes on the shooting accuracy of hunters. It outlines suggestions for using standard riflescopes. Information is presented on how the specialty muzzleloader scopes work.

The article focuses on ways by which whitetail hunters can avoid common mistakes in rut hunting, according to David Hale and Harold Knight, two experienced whitetail hunters in the U.S. Hunters are advised to avoid hunting the same sign too long and should always be willing to move their stands and adjust their tactics. Hale warns hunters about hunting in places that are too thick and recommends hunting the edges of the thicket that a hunter can see. Knight believes that hunters should hunt doe pockets especially during the rut.

The author advises deer hunters about using a muzzleloading rifle equipped with open sights (OS). He explains the differences between the optical and non-optical devices that are placed on deer rifles. He believes that the challenges of shooting with OS change as the hunter ages. He also discusses the proper ways of adjusting the front sight and of aligning the sights.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of joining a five-day hunting event held in 2009 in a brush country located near McLean, Texas.

In this article the author advises deer hunters about the importance of being a bow mechanic. He emphasizes the benefits of stocking a variety of essential tools needed for a bow work. He offers tips on how to deal with unusual bow troubles such as worn string and harness systems and tilting wheel. He also shares ideas on installing a peep sight or string silencers.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting in the southwestern side of Kansas.

The article discusses the history of the compound bow designed for whitetail bowhunting in the U.S. The first patent for a compound bow was filed by Holless Wilbur Allen in 1966 and he was issued Patent No. 3,486, 495 in December 1969. But his invention would not have been commercially successful if not for the help of "Archery World" technical editor Tom Jennings. Since then, improvements to the compound bow came unabated. The article also discusses how the compound bow works and provides tips for buying one.

The article provides pointers on how to turn an unusual long-range whitetail shooting a success. It discusses the proper setting-up of long-range guns and loads at appropriate rifle, load and scope combinations, necessary skill, correct positioning and use of aiming aids like a laser rangefinder. The author introduces his agenda by way of a brief personal narrative of his 1978 long-range whitetail hunting debut near the Musselshell River in Eastern Montana.

The article presents propellants that are becoming popular among blackpowder hunters which includes Blackhorn 209, Black Mag'3 and IMR White Hots.

The author offers tips on muzzleloader hunting in the rain and cold weather. To ensure accuracy and reliability of a muzzleloader during heavy rain and humidity changes, he advises keeping the powder dry by covering the end of the barrel with a waterproof and tight cover. He also suggests cleaning and drying out the rifle after firing it. He recommends rubbing candle wax on the edges of the frizzen to protect the main charge in the flash hole from the rain.

A personal narrative is presented which relates the author's experience of hunting whitetail deer with the then-new Remington R-25 rifle.

The article focuses on the hunting locations in the U.S. where deer are said to be record class based on the database of Boone and Crockett Club. According to the record, Wisconsin is the top state for whitetail hunting between the years 1830 and 2008. The state of Illinois is on the top of the list for producing non-typical bucks during the same period. Pike County is on top of the list of counties that have produced at least four record-book non-typical whitetails from 2004-2008.

The article offers tips on the maintenance of muzzleloaders used in hunting. It describes the two of types of fouling for an inline muzzleloader, which are the ignition-based and the propellant-based. Hunters are recommended to use a commercial blackpowder solvent instead of hot water in cleaning the rifle. The author notes the importance of organizing all supplies used for cleaning the muzzleloader.

The article deals with the use of scents and scent products in white-tailed deer hunting. It provides an overview of different types of scents relevant to deer hunting, including cover, food, territorial, curiosity and sex scents. Examples of cover scents used by deer hunters include coon and fox urine. Curiosity scents refer to odor that's not a deer food, yet appeals to deer such as anise, licorice and vanilla. It describes the impact of territorial scents like urine or gland scents on deer.

The article stresses the need to apply for a non-resident hunting license and deer tag before a hunter can be permitted whitetail hunting in the Western states of the U.S. The author explains that virtually every state in the West offers several special hunts in which tag numbers are reduced, tag issuance is restricted, and the game is managed for high buck/doe ratios. State game department Web sites provide the hunting regulations for the upcoming year and special-draw-hunt application forms.

The article evaluates the Patriot hunting rifles from O.F. Mossberg & Sons Inc.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting Coues deer in Mexico.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting trophy whitetail deer.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's whitetail deer hunting experience in Mexico.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences in hunting deer in McLean, Texas.

The article suggests some strategies to attract whitetail deer when the mast crop fails. Based on the author's experience, the first step he and his fellow hunters took was to find some hot deer sign, meaning, looking for tracks and droppings. Then the classic strategy was employed with hopes to intercept the deer as they browsed back from the fields. Intercepting the deer during the morning as they travel back from the fields to their beds is another strategy suggested.

The article reveals the key mistakes trophy buck hunters make when shooting a deer. The first is ignoring the wind. So, no matter how badly a hunter wants to hunt his best stand, if the wind is wrong, stay away until it is perfect. Another is rushing through scouting. Scouting does not necessarily mean running willy-nilly through the woods looking for a stand to hunt -- though that can be effective at times. Scouting means seeking out quality stand locations and prepping them for the coming season months ahead of time.

The article discusses the use of quivers by archers to transport their arrow shafts. The Archery Trade Association defines a quiver as a device for holding a quantity of arrows. Regardless of design type, all except the most old-style back quivers feature a hood to hold and protect one's broadheads and a series of arrow shaft grippers to hold the lower end of the shafts. Since the late 1950s, the vast majority of bowhunters have used some sort of bow-attached quiver. They simply prefer its convenience over other quiver types.