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September 11, 2020

Go Organic for Whitetail

Texas has a Cornucopia of Natural Alternatives to Corn and Other Artificial Deer Enticements. Let’s face it, Texas deer hunters pursue the wary whitetail in two basic ways―baiting and playing on the sexual urges of rutting whitetail bucks Deer […]
December 28, 2018

Consider Late Season Muzzleloader Hunts

The general whitetail only season will be over before you can say “Christmas”. But hunters should note there are late season options available in Texas and so this week I thought I would give a few of these […]
November 26, 2018

Whitetail Slam In Texas

There are 17 of recognized subspecies of whitetail deer in the United States, four of which occur in Texas. These are the tiny Carmen Mountains whitetail, the Texas whitetail, the Kansas whitetail and the Avery Island […]
November 15, 2017

Incredible Texas Deer Facts (Video)

The whitetail deer is the most popular and numerous game animal in Texas. Some of these facts are, however, not as widely known and will give you a newfound respect for the species.
October 27, 2016

Whitetail Secrets of Cold Fronts and Texas Rut Dates

Whitetail movement increasing after cold fronts is a commonly held belief among hunters. But according to Ken Swenson of Swenson Whitetail Ranch, he sees something different. “Our deer absolutely increase their eating in a big way before […]