Deer & Deer Hunting

06/18/2026

One of the least talked about aspects of deer management is one of the most important. Find out how social stress affects whitetails and what you can do on your property to reduce it in this episode of Grow ‘em Big with Steve Bartylla.

06/17/2026

No O-rings, no collars, no second-guessing. NEW for 2026, the Sevr Broadheads Magneto features a patented magnetic blade retention system that holds blades in place in the quiver, on release, and during flight, then deploys on impact. Available in both hybrid and mechanical configurations, the Magneto delivers clean, dependable SEVR performance.
Ti 1.75 Magneto Hybrid — adds a .75-inch fixed bleeder blade for a 2.5-inch total cut.
Ti 1.75 Magneto Two-Blade — built for pe*******on and a large wound channel.

Get all the details at www.sevrbroadheads.com

06/17/2026

A sweet to 1979 — check out these little Stump Sitters! 🦌🪵 Did you know that before we became Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine, we were the Stump Sitters Whitetail Study Group (est. 1973). The publication kickstarted what is now known as the “whitetail industry.” The first “issue” was an 11-by-17-inch piece of paper folded in half and included science-based deer insights and a pencil drawing of two mature bucks locked in battle. Within three short years, that little newsletter was a national success.

06/16/2026

The boys of summer!

06/16/2026

One deer hits the deck upon impact. Another runs a country mile before finally tipping over. Both were hit with the exact same distance, angle, and point of impact. What was different? Most likely — the bullet. Here's a guide to understand bullet materials, bullet construction styles, bullet toughness, types of bullet tips, and more.

Learn how bullet construction, materials, expansion, and pe*******on affect deer hunting success. Choose the best deer bullet for ethical, effective harvests.

06/15/2026

Know a deer hunter who deserves a great gift? (Or maybe that hunter is YOU. 😄) Get the 2027 Whitetail Calendar + a 2-year magazine subscription for just $28, or 1 year + calendar for only $18. Hard to beat that. 👇

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06/15/2026

New guy shows up and suddenly everyone's got somewhere else to be. 😅 Summer velvet buck crashing the mineral lick party — don't worry, the doe and fawns stuck around! 🦌

📹: RECONYX

06/13/2026

What's the longest you've had a buck on camera before finally harvesting him? 🦌

06/13/2026

A mighty fine free-range axis buck for our own Brad Rucks today with Texas Trophy Whitetails, LLC Way to go, Brad!