Advanced Tactics for Hunting Mature Whitetails

Most food plots peak once and go dead after the first hard frost. The ones that keep mature bucks coming back from September through January are built around one idea — give deer a reason to stay now, and another reason to return as the season changes. Here's how to build a plot that works all season long.

  For many hunters, the real work starts long before opening day. While the excitement of the season builds, summer is where the foundation is laid for early season success. The scouting you do now, the plots you manage, and the patterns you identify can be the difference between an average season and a memorable one. Here’s how to use the summer months to your advantage and get ahead of the game before the season even opens. 1. Plant Now, Hunt Later: Food Plots with Purpose By midsummer, your food plots should be well-established or approaching maturity. Summer is a...

"You can have the best gear in the world, but if you're not in the right spot at the right time, it won’t matter. That’s where the MoonGuide App gives you the edge." — Adam Hays III, 200"+ Buck Killer & Founder of MoonGuide

"Moose" is a 200"+ deer the author killed using his deadly bedding area / mineral site tactic! When it comes to hunting mature whitetails one thing is for certain, successful hunters go the extra mile to learn everything possible about their quarry and right now is the time! The woods are greening up fast and the next couple weeks might be your last chance for effective spring scouting.     One of the tactics I have used to help me score on big bucks consistently over the years involves scouting right now to locate a bucks bedding area. Where a...