Comparatively to a whitetail fawn, axis deer—also known as chital—have remarkably gorgeous reddish-brown coats covered in white patches. Originally from India and Sri Lanka, these deer were imported into Texas for farming and hunting in the 1930s. Many fled into the wild over time, building sizable numbers particularly in the Texas Hill Country. Axis deer … Read more

Amazing vision allows deer to see threats and evade predators. Deer vision differs from human vision; knowing these variations will enable hunters to be more successful. Scientists—including those at the University of Georgia Deer Lab—have examined deer perspective of the world. The salient features that hunter should be aware of about deer vision below. How … Read more

Unique and rare species only found in the Florida Keys are key deer. Famously for their small stature and mild demeanor, these little deer are a subspecies of the white-tailed deer. Sadly, many hazards over the years have caused their population to drop. From habitat degradation and climate change to traffic accidents and infections, numerous … Read more

Hunters and other aficionados for wildlife value California mule deer highly. These deer are renowned for their big ears, amazing antlers, and environmental adaptation capacity. Hunting them calls both knowledge of their nature and skillful patience. Still, maintaining good deer numbers depends on equally vital conservation activities. This extensive book will address all you need … Read more

You have to know their habits if you are to call elk successfully. You also have to realize that your interactions with loud bulls most likely won’t look (or sound) like they do in so many hunting movies unless you are hunting great private ground. You will have to be tactical, delicate, and your calling … Read more

Here in Western New York, hunting for “drops,” or whitetail shed antlers, starts as soon as the snow starts to fall off the hills and fields. Back then, “shed hunting” was only for a handful of us avid whitetail deer hunters. But shed hunting has evolved into a family event these days as couples and … Read more

Mostly for their meat or as a leisure activity, squirrel hunting is a variation of small game hunting whereby people hunt squirrels. It is extremely common in the United States, particularly in areas covered in forests with plenty of squirrels. Because of its low entrance barriers and availability of squirrels, this activity is easily accessible, … Read more

From southern Alaska to northern Mexico and the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains, classical mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) abound. They call western North America home. With a population ranging from 3–4 million, these tough species derive their name from their massive, mule-like ears. While some areas have steady herds, others experience reductions brought on … Read more

Imagine a lifelike crown of antlers and a South American marsh-dancing beast with slender legs crossing shimmering rivers. Scientifically known as Blastocerus dichotomus, marsh deer are as elegant as they are evasive; they will be equally hip in the wild landscape in 2025 as low-rise jeans are right now. Though jaguars and piranhas get more … Read more

The smallest ungulates on Earth are these hoofed animals, Tragulidae, evolved from either deer or rodent. The remarkable adaptations and unusual habits of the mouse deer fascinate researchers and outdoor enthusiasts greatly. Although one species could be found in Central and West Africa, these amazing creatures are typically found in the South and Southeast Asian … Read more