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Bucks tend to be very cautious on the property where I hunt. This is because the surrounding areas receive a lot of hunting pressure. Older, wiser bucks know to travel in the thick stuff and won’t put ...

Recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning later this year in Indiana has led to questions regarding calibers and cartridges allowed under the new law. Some additional ...

I use a powder-filled puffer bottle to check the wind direction while I'm hunting. It's easy to go through a lot of powder in a short amount of time, and the refills can be very expensive. Powder ...

Buckmasters, the nation’s leading source for deer hunting news and entertainment, is making big changes in 2025 to simplify antler scoring and make it more accessible for hunters of all experience ...

I’ve hunted in Missouri for many years. Until the past few seasons, ground blinds and ladder stands have been the main types of stands I’ve hunted from. Now, I’m discovering one of the most effective ...

I am retired from the U.S. Army, and safety has been beaten into my head since I was a private. This discipline has carried over from my military career and into my life as a civilian who hunts.

When Chandler Hatfield woke up Friday morning, Nov. 4, his wife, Emily, announced she’d be taking their 4-year-old son, Liam, to school (pre-kindergarten), usually his task. En route to work, he also ...

Throughout my two decades of experience in the hunting industry, I've met some incredibly wise hunters, both professional and amateur. I've learned a lot just from listening to and observing the many ...

If you plant corn in your plots to hunt over, you know how difficult it can be to get a clear shot as whitetails pass through the thick stuff. I have a solution that will not only give you a nice ...

The 30th Annual Buckmasters Expo, presented by Mountain Dew, was held in Montgomery, Ala., from August 15–17, 2025, and proved to be the best year yet. More than 25,000 attendees packed into downtown ...