Whitetail Deer Drawing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawing next month for youth deer hunters, and applications are open now. The IDNR is hosting the drawing on Aug ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering general-season deer and elk tags through a nonresident tag drawing for the first time. IDFG announced Friday applications for ...

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USA Today: What whitetail deer hunters see just prior to the peak of the rut. Outdoors column

The period in late October before the peak whitetail rut is often a quiet time for deer sightings, known as the "October Lull." During this pre-rut phase, bucks' testosterone levels rise, bachelor ...

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What whitetail deer hunters see just prior to the peak of the rut. Outdoors column

Crossbow hunting is drawing youth hunters and women into Minnesota's archery deer season while helping to retain older hunters. The Legislature in 2023 dropped regulations that restricted the use of ...

At first glance, North America’s two main deer species—the whitetail and the mule deer—can look very much the same. But there are important differences, and being able to spot them will not only help ...

Yahoo: Where to Hunt Deer: The 5 Best Whitetail States for DIY Hunters

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Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And ...

Where to Hunt Deer: The 5 Best Whitetail States for DIY Hunters

Pennsylvania is one of the top states for whitetail deer hunting. The northeast state’s 1.5-million-deer population combined with rich hunting traditions makes for the ideal location to hunt these ...