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Two whitetail bucks face off, understanding deer sounds concept.
Deer

A Guide to Understanding Deer Sounds

By Alec Pratt, Teri Williams on June 7, 2024

Great deer hunters know, understand, and respect deer like no one else.  One of the fascinating aspects of deer knowledge is understanding deer sounds and the ability to predict behavior from these vocalizations.
Two aggressive bucks fighting in a field, when to use the deer snort wheeze concept.
Deer

Gesundheit: When to Use the Deer Snort Wheeze

By Kyle Wilson on June 3, 2024

The elusive whitetail deer is North America's most hunted big game animal. From east to West, North to South, whitetail deer are everywhere and hunted in different ways.
A whitetail buck in a field, using deer calls concept.
Gear

The Best Deer Calls for 2025

By Cody Barhorst, Teri Williams on May 16, 2024

You're glassing and spot a huge buck just out of range — what do you do next? Seasoned hunters understand that hoping deer wander into range is not always successful — sometimes, you have to call them.
A hunter poses with a trophy buck.
Hunting Tips

How to Trick Trophy Bucks Using Scents, Calls, and Decoys

By Melisa Geleott on June 19, 2023

Every hunter knows that bagging trophy bucks is a mixture of skill and luck. You must have the shooting skill to put the big boy down. However, the skill in trickery and deceit plays a significant role in getting a nice buck in range.
Turkey hunters use a turkey call.
Turkey

What Should Be Your First Turkey Call? Our Expert Insights

By Teri Williams on April 17, 2023

One of the most essential things in a turkey hunter's arsenal is the best turkey call for the right situation. Turkey hunters use calls to mimic various hen sounds like purrs, yelps, and clucks to convince a male turkey to come into range for the shot, whether hunting with a bow or shotgun.