Deer Hunting

Learn about hunting deer, including the best way to track and find deer in the wild, how to field dress and prepare deer meat for consumption, and the best calibers and shot locations to humanely shoot deer.

Articles & Guides About Hunting Deer

On this page you are invited to browse our articles about deer hunting. 

These articles answer common questions about hunting deer, including how to find deer bedding areas, how to keep deer from detecting your presence, shot placement tips for a humane and effective shot, and what to do with a deer after a successful hunt. 

Scroll down to learn more and read some of our helpful guides about deer hunting.

Best Food Plot for Deer

Best Food Plot for Deer

If you’re getting started with hunting, feeding deer probably hadn’t occurred to you as a strategy. But planting food for your prey can be a great way to hunt them. After all, when you plant

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Can Deer See Orange

Can Deer See Orange?

Talk to a hundred hunters and you’ll probably get a hundred different answers about what colors deer can see. Some will tell you that deer cannot see orange but others will say they can. But

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Deer Hunting Checklist

Deer Hunting Checklist

In one way, deer hunting is like any other activity or sport: you’ve got to have the right gear. A good deer hunting checklist will keep you organized, and it’ll set you up for hunting

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Do Deer Move in the Rain

Do Deer Move in the Rain?

Deer move around for a variety of reasons. After all, they’ve got to find food and safe areas to rest and sleep. They also move during the rut (breeding season). While we can often expect

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Do Deer Move in the Wind

Do Deer Move in the Wind?

When preparing for hunting season, one topic that usually sparks debate amongst hunting enthusiasts is whether deer move in the wind. Most hunters would probably say deer don’t move on windy days. Strong winds cause

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How to Track Deer

How to Track Deer

Tracking deer is essential for hunting, but you might be interested in tracking deer for other reasons. Enthusiasts, photographers, and ordinary nature lovers enjoy seeing deer in the wild. If you’re serious about seeing deer,

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Tarsal Glands Deer

Tarsal Glands on Deer

Whitetail deer have several different kinds of glands, with each having its own purpose. The tarsal glands mean that each individual deer has its own distinctive scent so that others in their herd are able

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Tracking Deer

Tracking Deer (in-depth guide)

Deer tracking is an indispensable skill for deer hunters and nature enthusiasts (including photographers) eager to catch a glimpse of one of these animals. But there’s a lot to learn about tracking a deer. Keep

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What Does Venison Taste Like

What Does Venison Taste Like?

While venison usually refers to deer meat, some people also use this term for meat from other kinds of animals, such as antelope (and antelope are actually different from deer). If you’re like many people

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What is a Button Buck

What is a Button Buck?

There are lots of terms to learn about when you start out as a deer hunter. One of these is “button buck.” So, what is a button buck, and what differentiates it from other male

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What is a Spike Buck

What Is A Spike Buck?

In the sport of hunting, one can often tell how old a male deer is based on the size and shape of his antlers. The older a deer is, the larger and more twisted his

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What State Has The Biggest Deer

What State Has The Biggest Deer?

If you’re a deer hunter and you’ve had success, you’re probably ready to progress to larger bucks. But your region may not have trophy deer. In that case, you’ll be eager to know what state

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When Are Deer Most Active

When Are Deer Most Active?

Every hunter needs to know when deer move around, eat, and engage in the most activity. If you’re out hunting, you’re more likely to be successful if you are in the woods at these times.

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When to Rattle for Bucks

When to Rattle for Bucks

Deer hunters often rattle a pair of shed antlers together to mimic the sound of two bucks (male deer) fighting during the rut. This attracts other bucks to the area. If you’re a hunter and

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