Deer Hunting

News & Tips: Deer Call Buyer's Guide
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Deer Call Buyer's Guide

September 25, 2013
Adjustments in tube length vary the tone and pitch of a deer mouth call. Most hunters would never dream of heading afield for waterfowl or turkeys, or even big game such as moose or elk, without…
News & Tips: Five More Reasons to Stay on the Ground to Hunt Deer...
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Five More Reasons to Stay on the Ground to Hunt Deer

September 24, 2013
In my last blog titled "Stay on the Ground to Bag a Buck" I offered five reasons to stay on the ground to bag a deer this fall. They focused on the versatility of this option when it comes to…
News & Tips: Low Impact Deer Hunting
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Low Impact Deer Hunting

September 18, 2013
The key to growing, and for that matter, hunting mature bucks, can be boiled down to two words: "low" and "impact." Alone they mean little; together they are the Rosetta Stone of big buck hunting. If…
News & Tips: How to Read Three Types of Rub Signs
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How to Read Three Types of Rub Signs

September 16, 2013
It’s almost hunting season, and that means it’s time to clean your gun, overhaul your supplies and spruce up your treestand. We’ve put together three types of rub-signs that could help you bag that…
News & Tips: Bucks in Velvet: Anticipating Deer Season in a Big Way...
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Pre-Season Scouting Tips for Deer Hunters

September 12, 2013
Archery season is happening or about to begin for many deer hunters across the nation. In this episode:  tips on scouting out the big bucks and how to decide where to hang your stand.  Plus…
News & Tips: Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?...
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Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?

September 11, 2013
Bow hunting is a close game. You peer through the nearby maze of tree limbs and leaves and down into the brush below a tree stand, looking for a deer on a nearby trail, possibly pausing to feed on…
News & Tips: Deer Terminology
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Deer Terminology and Words

September 8, 2013
If you want to become an expert deer hunter, there's no better way to start than learning the meaning of the most important terms veteran hunters use when talking to each other about their passion.…
Aerial Map by Aerial Map
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Hunting Public Land for Whitetails

September 6, 2013
I began hunting whitetails on public land when I was much younger. Being younger meant I had a lot more time to spend in the marsh and woods exploring the harder-to-get-to areas where I could escape…
Whitetail Buck by Whitetail Buck
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Hunting Whitetails Successfully, Aggressive Tactics

September 6, 2013
The most successful whitetail hunters out there are those who can adapt fast to make impactful decisions in the field. Sometimes adaptability means getting aggressive, but getting aggressive in the…
News & Tips: Venison - America's Original Meat
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Venison - America's Original Meat

September 1, 2013
Deer hunters often say that the hard work begins after the hunt is over—but with delicious wildgame recipes like these, the reward is well worth it. The distinctive taste of venison is as much a part…
News & Tips: Scent Control Basics
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Scent Control Basics

August 21, 2013
Ask a camp full of hunters how many ever had a hunt ruined because the deer smelled them and spooked before they could get a shot off. How many hands do you think would go up? The answer to that is…
News & Tips: Reflections on Past Hunting Seasons
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Reflections on Past Hunting Seasons

August 15, 2013
Year after year, I’ve sat in my deer stand for hours on end, inevitably wondering what draws me to the woods each fall. The answer’s always the same: Something in nature happens that only a hunter…