“Shed season” is finally here. Well, one could take that a couple ways. Some would guess that we are preparing for spring cleanup now that winter is on the run and it’s finally March. But many others ...

Bucks refresh ground scrapes and tree rubs to determine if any doe’s stopped by to communicate their readiness to breed. In the meantime, the biggest deer largely stay hidden during daytime hours.

I spotted the doe first. She skirted the lower field edge, partially blocked by the yellowing hickory branches concealing my 20-foot perch. Her nervous gait indicated she likely wasn’t alone, and ...

The pursuit of deer in Pennsylvania doesn’t end when hunting seasons close. Many deer enthusiasts spend time in the woods during offseasons scouting for deer, using trail cameras and looking for ...

Hunting deer in expansive, densely wooded areas demands a unique skill set and approach. Unlike open fields or agricultural land, large forests lack predictable patterns, such as deer moving to and ...

So, you think you know where that big buck is bedding? Well, maybe you do, maybe you don't. Researchers at the Mississippi State University Deer Lab studying movements of GPS-collared mature bucks ...

Beaten, bruised, and a bit smarter than it was on opening day, the old buck slowly moves from his bed. The sun just set, but he’s not anywhere close to a big field yet. Keeping it in low gear, the ...