Wild Wonders What is a Rut for Whitetail Deer? Posted: December 25, 2024 | Last updated: December 25, 2024 "James Bigley Ranches offers unique insight on ranches, Western history, sustainability ...

As Thanksgiving looms near, many whitetail hunters have already seen the peak of their region's rut activity come and go. Regardless, late November and early December can be an extremely ...

In my favorite forest the leaves have turned a multitude of autumn colors. Bright yellows and reds along with dull browns and tans. This is the time of year that I love to be in the woods. But ...

Yet another white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) mating season is behind us now. This year I spent a truckload of time in the woods following several large bucks who were actively searching ...

We know that January is the month that shed season kicks off, and that there are antlers out there. But how many?

An adult white-tailed deer requires approximately 5-7 lb of food per day. Energy demands vary seasonally, and are greatest for pregnant and lactating females, for males in the autumn rut, and for all ...