North American Whitetail

Each issue of North American Whitetail brings you effective techniques for outsmarting monster bucks. You'll learn the success secrets of North America's most accomplished, most knowledgeable whitetail hunters - riflemen and bowhunters alike.

North American Whitetail

OCTOBER ON NAW TV

HE’S BACK! • Epic buck story brings legendary hunter, artist and NAW cofounder Dick Idol back to print after more than 20 years.

ALL ABOUT BROWSE

THE Evolution OF DEER SCENTS • FIRST DOCUMENTED AS BEING USED BY NATIVE AMERICANS, UTILIZING SCENT TO HUNT WHITETAILS IS A CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION. WITH LIQUID, STICK AND AEROSOL PRODUCTS ALL ON THE MARKET, LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT JUST HOW FAR DEER SCENTS HAVE COME.

The MATT BEARD BUCK • SOMETIMES IN LIFE IT JUST PAYS TO BE LUCKY. IN MATT BEARD’S CASE, IT WAS LITERALLY THE LUCK OF THE DRAW!

205 INCHES FROM THE GROUND • ZACH KEMPER WAS HAVING A TOUGH SEASON IN 2023. HOWEVER, THAT ALL CHANGED ONE MORNING WHEN HE RAN INTO AN OHIO GIANT ON-FOOT AFTER ARRIVING LATE TO THE DEER WOODS!

THE BUCK NAMED Houdini • Disappearing buck pulls final vanishing act in tragic fashion.

THE QUEST FOR BIG 8 • Epic November bowhunt comes to exciting end when “hot” doe brings giant non-typical into close range.

DEER HUNTING THEN & NOW • FROM THE EYES OF NORTH AMERICAN WHITETAIL CONTRIBUTOR & LEGENDARY NORTH WOODS HUNTER, GREG MILLER.

A SCENT CONTROL CASE STUDY • OVER A DECADE IN THE FIELD REVEALS IF SCENT CONTROL IS THE REAL DEAL.

UNDERSTANDING PRESSURED WHITETAILS • In high-pressure hunting situations, whitetails can be unpredictable. However, these proven tactics will help you decipher even the cagiest mature buck’s movements.

MASTERING DECEPTION: 10 LESSONS FROM A DECOY EXPERT • Some hunters are hesitant to use deer decoys, but if you follow these tips, you too can convince the wisest whitetail to fight a fake.

The Legend of Torchlight Lake • Whitetail history is an almost endless chain of “what ifs.”

THE COMPLETE KIT • OCTOBER WHITETAIL SEASONS are in full swing across the continent. That means the time for preparation is out, and action is in! At this point, if you’re looking at gear, it’s probably for a last-minute item to replace an old or worn-out product. Whether you need a new pack or a replacement rifle, we’ve organized the best new gear to complete your annual whitetail kit!

NAW HALL of FAME

The STORY of OLD HARTFORD