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The Story of Topp’s – A True Midwest Monarch Whitetail
This is the captivating story of "Topp's," a Midwest monarch whitetail deer, as shared by Scott Schauble, an enthusiastic bowhunter and THLETE contributing editor. Scott's passion for whitetail de...
Read more"The General" is a legendary whitetail deer that holds the title for the largest recorded typical rack in history. Although he was never harvested by a hunter, his sheds were discovered by a ranch...
Read moreThe Minnesota Monarch: The Story of a Legendary Whitetail Buck in Northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Monarch, a colossal whitetail deer with an astounding 39 points and over 300 inches of scoreable antler, is often overlooked when discussing giant whitetails. This is mainly because ...
Read moreThermals and Wind Currents: How they affect bedding habits and travel patterns?
Understanding the bedding habits and travel patterns of whitetail deer in a specific type of terrain can be a challenging task that requires multiple seasons of scouting and observation. This chal...
Read moreHunting in hilly or mountainous terrain requires a keen understanding of wind patterns and thermals. The interplay between these environmental factors can greatly impact your chances of a successf...
Read moreDo you think you wounded an animal?
Signs When You've Wounded a Deer While Hunting Hunting is a challenging endeavor, and despite our best efforts, it is possible to wound a deer instead of making a clean, ethical kill. It is import...
Read moreAdvancing Whitetail Habitat Management: A Scientific Approach for Optimal Hunting Success
Introduction: Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are a popular game species that require well-managed habitats to support healthy populations. By incorporating scientific principles and resea...
Read moreI am far from having a whitetail Ph.D., but I do my best to learn a as much as I can about the day-to-day life and behavior of whitetail deer each year. I have been told that the more you can thin...
Read moreHi All – I wanted to share an organization that is near and dear to my heart, Combat Marine Outdoors(CM0). https://combatmarineoutdoors.org This organization is a 501(c)(3) Corp that has the miss...
Read moreNo Excuses - Be a Better Hunter
No Excuses - Be a Better Hunter We all know the guy who tags out every year; the guy we gossip about and scrutinize. How does he do it? How does he locate and kill a good buck each fall? The answ...
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