The sport of whitetail hunting abounds with misconceptions, many of which have been passed down through the generations. Though science will never unlock all the whitetail's secrets, decades of research now make it easier to seperate fact from fiction. Here are some of the most common myths.
Trophy bucks are the most elusive deer Trophy bucks are no more elusive than does of the same age.
Antlerless deer usually outnumber antlered deer at least 2 to 1, and only about 5 percent of these have a stand-out rack. Bucks are warier than does, often following them at a distance to avoid danger. Bucks follow does to determine if they're in estrus, not to avoid danger. When bucks are preoccupied with breeding, they're actually much less wary than does. Bucks often fight fierce antler battles to defend their territory.