Deer Hunting Archives - Page 203 of 247

June 25, 2026

Planting tips

Plant soybeans in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Select varieties that are resistant to bean common mosaic virus and anthracnose. […]

Big bucks change their daily habits as the rut approaches. Knowing how to change with them is key to finding yourself in range at the right time.

Transition trophies: Tips for hunting bucks during the pre-rut

Terry Madewell

One of the most-confusing and least-understood segments of the season for many deer hunters is the transition from the pre-rut to the peak of the rut. […]

Willie McCutcheon hunts more mornings when bucks are in a pre-rut mode because they’re moving more then.

Shift to morning hunting

Terry Madewell

Willie McCutchen hunts a lot during the early season, and his favorite time is late afternoon. But that changes as the pre-rut transition period begins. […]

Rubs and scrapes are good indicators of areas bucks are using during the pre-rut.

The biology of the pre-rut

Terry Madewell

Charles Ruth of the SCDNR has studied thousands of harvested deer over a period of many years. […]

The author took these two deer on a single morning’s hunt by being patient after the first deer was down.

Tips for multiple opportunities

L. Woodrow Ross

If you are serious about deer hunting and would like the experience of taking two deer on the same outing, here are some tips. […]

Think like a buck?!

L. Woodrow Ross

Russell Cooper made a humorous observation to illustrate how mature bucks react compared to young bucks and does. […]

Mineral Mizer Bag

North Carolina Sportsman

The Mineral Mizer Bag was created to provide a constant supply of nutrients for the deer on your property for an entire year. […]

Keeping a journal of hunting trips can help you pattern deer movements from year to year, as well as remember favorite hunts.

Journals: An important tool for hunters

L. Woodrow Ross

Keeping a hunting journal serves several purposes. It allows us to relive special memories and to record pertinent information that will help to enhance future hunts. […]

Leon Grayson killed this 8-point, 205-pound, 145-inch buck in Williamsburg County on Sept. 24.

Great 8-pointer taken in Williamsburg County

Jeff Burleson

Williamsburg County has produced another record-book buck, with Leon Grayson, father-in-law of the president of White Oak Hunt Club, putting the smack down on one of the finest 8-point bucks he’s ever seen from that part of South Carolina. […]

Brian Rhew killed this huge 10-pointer the third day of archery season in Orange County.

Orange County spits out trophy buck for bowhunter

Bill Howard

Brian Rhew has become accustomed to taking big deer on opening weekend of bow season. This year was no different, as Rhew arrowed a 146 7/8-inch 12-pointer on Sept. 11, the third day of the season, in Orange County. […]