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News & Tips: Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?...
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Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?

December 3, 2014
At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind. How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
News & Tips: The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About...
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The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About

December 3, 2014
Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
Blood trails can be much shorter if you are patient after the shot. ...
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What Every Bowhunter Should Do After the Shot

December 1, 2014
Last week, I arrowed a nice little buck, and I’m happy to say the bowhunting factors I always go on about came together resulting in a quick and clean kill. First, I waited for the right shot angle (…
News & Tips: 7 Christmas Gift Guides for Every Outdoor Enthusiast on Your List...
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7 Christmas Gift Guides for Every Outdoor Enthusiast on Your List

November 26, 2014
Are you building a wish list or shopping for someone who didn’t provide one?  We have the perfect solution! Find Christmas gift ideas in guides specific to hunters, anglers, target shooters, campers…
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5 Big Buck Hiding Spots Hunters Must Not Overlook

November 20, 2014
Deer hunters who live outside of those traditional big buck states or provinces must think creatively when it comes to locating a 150-inch plus trophy. An old homestead may look abandoned but may…
News & Tips: Christmas List: Hunting Gear
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Bass Pro Shops Christmas Best Gifts for Hunters

November 19, 2014
If you have a hunter or three on your Christmas list, count yourself blessed.  At least you’ll never find yourself shopping for someone who “has everything.”  No hunter ever has enough of the gear,…
News & Tips: Pinpointing the Best Doe Group to Hunt Near During the Rut...
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Pinpointing the Best Doe Group to Hunt Near During the Rut

November 19, 2014
We’re told in countless articles and blogs to deer hunt near doe groups as the rut approaches. But the real key to success is to find the right doe group. You can tell when does are in estrous. They…
News & Tips: 7 Late Deer Season Mistakes You Must Avoid If You Want to Tag Mr. Big...
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7 Late Deer Season Mistakes You Must Avoid If You Want to Tag Mr. Big

November 18, 2014
One of the best ways to improve your chances for a mature buck as deer season winds down is to eliminate tactical mistakes. More often than not, those mistakes are a matter of neglecting important…
News & Tips: Got the Deer Season Blues? Here’s 5 Tips to Help You Bag a Last Minute Buck...
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Got the Deer Season Blues? Here’s 5 Tips to Help You Bag a Last Minute Buck

November 18, 2014
The crowds of deer hunters are gone and the woods are again silent—and that terrain suddenly appears barren to most hunters. You’ve got an unfilled deer tag in your pocket, and you’d like to fill it…
News & Tips: High-Tech Hunting Gear Every Backcountry Hunter Secretly Wants...
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High-Tech Hunting Gear Every Backcountry Hunter Secretly Wants

November 15, 2014
From the time humans started hunting for food, they have been improving technology to increase their chance of success.  We each develop our own creed as to what works for us. A Garmin handheld GPS…
News & Tips: Hunting From a Treestand? Arguments That Will Convince You to Wear a Safety Harness....
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Hunting From a Treestand? Arguments That Will Convince You to Wear a Safety Harness.

November 15, 2014
Talk to enough bowhunters and you’ll eventually hear one sheepishly admit that, at one time or another, he or she has hunted from a treestand while not wearing a full-body safety harness. When that…
News & Tips: Stay Put in Your Treestand with These 5 Tips...
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Stay Put in Your Treestand with These 5 Tips

November 14, 2014
Many deer hunters don’t stay out all day, and that can be a mistake, especially during the rut. If you want to maximize your time in the field, and your chances of tagging a trophy, here are some…