Every hunter starts somewhere. The information you’ll find on this page is another good first step, or maybe it’s just the nudge you need to fill your freezer this year.

What started off with a desire to learn to hunt whitetail ended years later with a story of perseverance and venison well-earned. Join one of Vortex’s own as she hits all the highs and lows of learning to hunt.

What began as a single day hunt turned into a three-year journey to get Kathleen her first deer. Here are three things Kathleen experienced in those three years that will help get you ready for your first hunt.

When it’s time to shoot, two concepts are absolutely crucial for making responsible decisions: shot opportunity and shot placement. 

An important step to placing quality venison on your dinner table is proper care of the animal immediately following harvest. To help with that endeavor, here’s a step-by-step guide to field dressing a whitetail deer.

Simply put, the rut is breeding season. Big bucks seem to lose their senses, presenting hunters with opportunities they won't see later in the season. The National Deer Association gives you the lowdown on how you can use the rut to bag a buck.

If you follow these three steps, you’ll have a delicious wild game burger that will your family coming back for seconds and thirds.

Because we know life happens — but don’t just take our word for it, check out the true stories and hear what people are saying.

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