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Most seasoned hunters know there are several white tail deer hunting tactics that will greatly increase your results each season. But even the most experienced hunter still makes several mistakes when hunting, mistakes that can make a dramatic difference in the quality and quantity of deer available to you each time you hunt. Everyone wants that opportunity to bag a big time white tail deer, and when you understand how to hunt the rut, you will become much more effective. Here are some key items to keep in mind when hunting during the rut:

1. Calling deer in the rut – During certain phases of the rut, some calls will actually drive deer away from your location and not towards you. Understand what calls work at the right times for best success.

2. Using scent during the rut – Much like calling deer, there are some scents that you should not use during phases of the rut. The scents are more likely to drive bucks away from a location and not into the area you are wanting.

3. Scouting the rut – The most effective way to hunt during the rut is to do your scouting beforehand. Learn the travel patterns by picking a new location each day and scout for a week at a time. Each day, be sure to actually note what you observe, and mark your GPS accordingly.

Doing basic research and understanding how calling and scents can impact your hunting success will make a major difference in your season. Prepare, and you will be rewarded.



By: Ken Ayers

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If you are just getting started into deer hunting, or if you’ve got a youngster that is ready for his own gun, deciding which type of rifle is best can be a bewildering project. Here are some ideas to think about that will help you in reaching your decision on what kind of rifle to buy.

If cost were no object, it would be easy to just go out and buy the latest and greatest offering the highest price sporting goods store you can find offers. For most of us, however, weighing the difference between getting the best starting rifle and keeping the cost reasonable makes your decision a little more difficult.

Many long time deer hunters think very highly of the Winchester Model 70. These rifles have been made since 1936. Although the original Winchester Repeating Arms Company does not make the rifle today, they are still being produced. It is felt that the original quality and attention to detail that was put into the original Winchester models is still being carried forward today in the new rifles.

Another never ending debate is which caliber is best for a deer rifle. You won’t have any trouble finding old timers who will tell you the only thing to use is a 30-06. But the .270 caliber rifles probably are currently more common as a choice. Modern improvements in guns and ammo makes the .270 enough of a rifle for most situations.

The weight of the bullet you use also has a bearing on which caliber of rifle you use. If you will be shooting 150-160 grain bullets, the .270 is a good choice. If you feel you have to go to a heavier round, lean toward a 30-06 for bullet weights over 160 grains.

If you want to pay a little less than you might have to pay for a Winchester Model 70, consider some of the offerings from other companies. Remington offers wide range of rifles. One to consider would be the Model 7600. Marlin Firearms also makes a nice rifle in the Model XL70. Both of these are available in either .270 or 30-06 calibers.

Another option would be to go with something outside the traditional calibers. You can check out the Weatherby Vanguard which shoots a .257 caliber round. Weatherby is another company with a well known name in the firearms industry.

It seems that if you talk to ten hunters you will find that they will recommend ten different guns as the best to use. There is no one perfect rifle. All have their different advantages. The guns above will give you a good starting point, and then ask others you know who are hunters for their recommendations.

Getting a rifle you like and are comfortable with is a prerequisite for your first hunting season.



By: Michael J Baker

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Without a doubt the most popular out of all the deer hunting categories, white tail deer hunting is one of North America’s favorite pastime, enjoying high popularity among the young and the elderly. With well over thirty-six million whitetails and more than twelve million hunters, whitetail deer hunting is flourishing with each year that passes. This has led to numerous emerging locations where to hunt, and even to tries of populating different new areas with whitetails.

Surprisingly enough, this particular form of hunting has a century of history behind it and has only recently been popularized through intense government and private organizations encouragements, unlike other hunting branches that confront themselves with serious problems such as severe restrictions from conservation ecologists or public organizations. However, in some areas deer have grown in numbers in such a way that they are practically a nuisance; vehicle collisions with deer are a serious problem in many parts of the animal’s range, especially at night and during rutting season, causing injuries and fatalities among both deer and people. At high population densities, farmers can suffer serious economic damage by deer depredation of cash crops, especially in maize and orchards.

At a first glance, white tail hunting may not seem much different from other similar genres but it does bring more than any other can, hence its lasting popularity and appreciation. It is a practice that requires all the primal things as any other hunting kind: patience, preparation and strategy, but also necessitates a higher determination level because the results often appear long after you would expect. For instance, deer calling can take up to an hour and the results are not guaranteed. As a result, prior to arming yourself with the appropriate rifle and scopes arm yourself with steel patience and will to come home with a beautiful white-tailed buck. Apart from these, preparation is a key element and should never be treated lightly as it guarantees a successful hunting session, if done properly.

Although its complicatedness, white tail hunting pays off through absolute excitement and thrill, and that is why so many people are drown in to this sport. You can feel it just by picturing a deer finally showing up after a long wait and getting within your range of a shot. Knowing that every move you make can either lure the deer further or make it run away frightened, gasping slowly and often so that you can keep your focus, staying attentive at nothing except your target, these are true indicators of a tense and overwhelming experience.

White tail deer hunting is sure to become even more popular in the years to come through the numerous emerging locations, kind restrictions and adequate attitude from public organizations towards hunting deer. The most optimistic estimations predict that this practice will slowly but surely capture more and more regions globally, and thus we can expect to be able to hunt white-tailed deer from nearly every corner of the world.

By: Razvan Jr

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Here are some important deer hunting tips you need to keep in mind whether you are beginning or an avid deer Hunter. There are many different ways you can improve your deer hunting skills, and whether you want to go whitetail deer hunting, elk hunting, or anything else, hopefully this information will help you to do so as quickly as possible.

First of all, if you plan on hunting in an area that you’ve never been to before, you have two options available to you; first, you should certainly scout the land beforehand to know all the areas of the deer would probably go to. For instance, try to find out their feeding areas, such as where the water holes are, where the deer will probably live, etc.

Once you know this you can simply set up shop in an area between where they live and their feeding area, and succeed in getting between the deer and when they go feeding. This way you can intercept them as they go by.

Also, another great deer hunting tip is that you might want to consider hiring a guide in the area, who will know the terrain and can guide you as to where tissue. This can cost quite a bit of money, but if you are an avid hunter and want the best information as possible, this is probably good option.

No matter how good a hunter you might be, if you don’t know the behavior patterns of the deer in that area, you will have a very hard time catching any deer. A guide can give you some great deer hunting tips for the deer in that area, and you can enjoy a very successful on a trip.

Also, another extremely important tip is to simply find somebody who’s already a successful deer hunter and model their success. As with anything you want to do in life, by far the fastest way to succeed is to simplify somebody are you doing it successfully, copy them. This way, you can help avoid all the mistakes they made earlier in their career, and you can avoid those mistakes for your career. Therefore, if you know anybody successful, try to go out hunting with them as much as possible. They can give you some great deer hunting tips that will benefit you your whole life.

This way, you can learn from their successes, and simply start following them. If you don’t do this, you have to make all the same mistakes that they made, and it will take you a long time to become a successful deer Hunter. Use these deer hunting tips to become a successful deer hunter and start catching trophy bucks as quickly as possible.

By: Walter Madison

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Whitetail deer hunting has been a popular sport of hunters for countless years. However, if you are a novice, you should read this article for valuable whitetail deer hunting tips.

The whitetail deer is a medium sized deer found throughout Canada, Mexico, Peru, and most of the U.S., with the exception of Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and California. When deer populations rise they can cause massive damage to crops, and a large number of vehicle fatalities, which is why it is important for hunters to keep the population regulated.

The best whitetail deer hunting tips will be made by yourself over time, but these tips will help you during your whitetail hunting times:

Scout – Every hunting area and terrain is different, and you need to know the land before you head off to find the monster whitetail. Go out during the day and look for paths which look like they were cleared by deer, tracks, and look for any whitetail deer markings on the ground or trees. Bucks like to rub their antlers on the bark of trees, this is easy to spot. Also look for water and food sources. Whitetail deer will stay wherever the can find their food. If you have a GPS device, you can mark these areas. Practice Shooting – It doesn’t matter if you hunt whitetail deer with a bow, rifle, or shotgun, you need to target practice. Nothing will compare to an actual deer, but target practicing will definitely give you an edge and it’s always good to make sure your rifle scope is set correctly. Start Early – Whitetail deer are generally more active and move around sunrise and sunset. This doesn’t mean you won’t see a whitetail during the day, but alot of bucks I’ve taken down have been during those times. If you hunt from a tree stand, I recommend getting up the tree and set up 30 minted before sunrise. Quite and Still – It’s important to remain quite and still when hunting for whitetail deer. You never know when that monster buck will walk up to you, and all it takes is a cough or ruffle of your clothes to scare him away. If you need to move, take a close look around you to make sure there are no whitetail nearby. Visibility – If you hunt from a stationary position, such as a tripod, or tree stand, you need to have good visibility around you. If you don’t, you won’t be able to get a clear shot off and you might as well find another spot. Always bring a small handsaw with you, oftentimes clearing branches away will give you added visibility.

These are just a few tips for hunting whitetail deer. Just be patient, safe, and have fun!

By: Joshua McNiel

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Every year when the whitetail deer hunting season comes to an end, I immediately start looking forward to the next. At no other time has this been more apparent. My son turns 10, and will be able to hunt whitetail deer with me for the first time. I have been waiting to pass down our hunting tradition to the next generation for a long time.

When my son asked if he could hunt with us this year, I was very excited. Last year he wanted to go scouting more than ever. He also was more interested in looking at trail camera pictures. When he asked for his own trail camera, I knew he would be my hunting partner. Last year he even sat in a box blind with me a couple of days. The sight of deer coming into the field, and right in front of us got him very excited.

My biggest concern is his safety. We have already started talking about what he needs to do to become a safe hunter. His first gun is the next decision that had to be made. The area where we hunt whitetails is a shotgun zone. After a lot of thought I have decided a Thompson Center Encore with a 20 gauge rifled slug barrel would be best. Since it is a single shot, I felt it would be safer for a new hunter.

Like most children these days my son loves to play video games. Keeping the next generation interested is important, or they will get bored quickly. So I have to find a stand location for him, where there will be a lot of action. This will help him keep his interest, and put him on the path to becoming a hunter and outdoor enthusiast.

Our hunting group only harvests does and mature bucks. I have talked to my son about why we prefer to do this. He understands if you shoot a lot of younger bucks there will not be many older bucks. Even though I really believe in this practice, I will not tell a young hunter what he can shoot. My son knows he can harvest any whitetail deer he chooses.

We have gotten pictures of a nice 3 ½ year old 10 pointer with his trail camera last year. This buck will be a great buck, no matter how old you are, or how many bucks you have harvested. For a first buck, especially for a young hunter, he will be an incredible buck. All of my planning will try and put him in position to get an opportunity at this buck.

For the first time the success of my hunting season will not be about whether I harvest a mature whitetail or not. No my success will depend if I do a good job passing our hunting tradition down to the next generation. This will not be about whether my son harvests a whitetail or not, but about the experiences he has. I just hope that I teach my son as well as my Dad taught me, and he grows up with the same passion we have for mature whitetail deer.

By: Tom Lester

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One of the best ways to fill you whitetail deer tag this season is to hunt a funnel.