How to Hunt Whitetail Deer During Peak Breeding Season

Undeniably, the rut is the most exciting and dynamic time of the whitetail deer season. Bucks are more visible, more active, and it’s easier for hunters to strategize to put them in a position for success. No matter if you’re a beginner whitetail deer hunter or an experienced ones, the rut provides great opportunities for… Read more »

Avoid These Whitetail Hunting Mistakes Beginners Make

Like anything else in life, hunting white deer is a skill that improves with experience. However, it can be a steep learning curve for new whitetail deer hunters. Here are some common whitetail hunting mistakes that new hunters make and what you can do to avoid them. Mistake #1: Poor Stand Location Selecting the wrong… Read more »

How Wind and Weather Affect Whitetail Deer Movement

Weather conditions are one of the most influential and overlook factors in deer hunting success. As experienced whitetail deer hunting guides, we rely on decades of experience and data to adjust our hunting strategies based on wind, temperature, barometric pressure, and more. Understanding how these elements impact whitetail movement can dramatically improve your chances in… Read more »

Whitetail Deer Hunting: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Tioga Ranch has had the good fortune of helping thousands of hunts hunt trophy whitetail deer. We’ve hosted hunters of various skill levels, from novice hunters to seasoned ones. If you’re just starting out, whitetail deer hunting can seem overwhelming. If you’re a beginner, let’s take a look at some of the things you should… Read more »

Whitetail Deer Hunting Scouting Tips

At Tioga Ranch, you can hunt several animals including whitetail deer. Before going on a whitetail hunt, it’s important you have a good scouting report in place. What are some whitetail scouting tips? Find the Right Cover If you’re on the hunt for mature bucks, where might they be? Generally, mature bucks like to find… Read more »

Tips From Deer Experts to Make You a Better Hunter

Do you hunt deer? Do you want to become a better deer hunter? If you could spend some time with a deer expert, what might he or she tell you about these animals that could help you find and shoot them? Well, you’re in luck. You’re about to read some expert advice about becoming a… Read more »

Elk and Deer Hunting: Are They the Same?

Are elk hunting and deer hunting the same? No! If you’ve been hunting deer most of your life, you’re trained in three things: caution, patience and silence. Now when it comes to hunting elk, they like to hear noise. You’re smart to make noise so break some sticks or smash some trees! Deer like to… Read more »

Why Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?

One of the things hunters like to display on their walls is… antlers. A deer’s antlers are essentially a “trophy” that shows the hunter was able to find and get a deer on their hunt. The Purpose of Deer Antlers Why do deer even have antlers? Well, it’s a male thing. Male deer use antlers… Read more »

How to Become a More Skilled Whitetail Deer Hunter

Are you interested in whitetail deer hunting? If so, you probably want to become better at it. What are some things to think about in order to improve your chances of shooting and killing whitetails? Thinking Like Whitetail Deer A lot of hunters take the common strategy of ambush hunting whitetails, which involves ambushing the… Read more »

What Can You Do With Deer Antlers?

Tioga Ranch in rural Pennsylvania has hundreds of acres of hunting land where hunters come from near and far to hunt various deer and big game. When hunters do shoot and kill deer, they want something to show for it, right? Usually, that means they get the antlers to show off to their friends and… Read more »