Many drives are done with too many hunters and too little planning ... There is but one way to give yourself the very best odds of doing just that. You have to scout for whitetail deer—but you have to ...

The rut (or the fall breeding season, which is spurred on by decreasing daylight) greatly impacts deer behavior and patterns—typically in a good way for hunters. As the photo period shortens ...

Jace Elliot, deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said that November is the peak mating season for whitetail deer. "You're going to see a lot more deer moving during ...

Whitetail deer, as are other Cervidae, are termed “short-day breeders.” What that means is their hormones and pheromones are influenced to a great degree by light and photoperiodism.

Wisconsin has more whitetail trophies than any other state ... trends toward the increased use of tree stands and reduced use of deer drives has proven safer to hunters. To help prevent ...

Because for one thing, it gives those of us who are fascinated by the whitetail deer a window into their behavior. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Without the white stuff ...