Editor's Note: Longtime F&S whitetail columnist Scott Bestul passed away on April 19th, after a long battle with cancer. In memory of him, we will be republishing some of the Bestul's best work. Today ...

So it is with deer. While they may react to color, movement, or sound, it’s their nose that they listen to. Smart deer hunters take scents and scent control into consideration when preparing for a ...

Deer change where and how long they feed when they detect the scent of large predators, reducing damage to young trees.

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings offer a ...