Back in the ’60s, my dad expressed a universal principle of deer hunting this way: “The best hunters are the ones who spend the most time in the woods.” Working full time, Dad took advantage of all ...

Hunting deer in expansive, densely wooded areas demands a unique skill set and approach. Unlike open fields or agricultural land, large forests lack predictable patterns, such as deer moving to and ...

There was a time when a lot of deer scouting followed a pretty simple pattern. Find fresh sign, locate a solid food source, hang a stand where trails come together, and trust that being in the right ...