Editor's Note: Longtime F&S whitetail columnist Scott Bestul passed away on April 19th, after a long battle with cancer. In memory of him, we will be republishing some of the Bestul's best work. Today ...

Deer change where and how long they feed when they detect the scent of large predators, reducing damage to young trees.

So it is with deer. While they may react to color, movement, or sound, it’s their nose that they listen to. Smart deer hunters take scents and scent control into consideration when preparing for a ...

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings offer a ...

According to the National Deer Association, during the 2023-2024 hunting season, U.S. hunters successfully harvested more than 3 million whitetail bucks, thus establishing a new record for mature buck ...