Deer Hunting

For avid deer hunters, the rut represents the pinnacle of the season—a time when mature bucks become more active and vulnerable as they search for does. While most hunters plan…

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One of the biggest challenges and rewards of bowhunting is getting your target buck to within bow range. This can be easier said than done, and the lives of many…

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As October unfolds, deer hunters across the country prepare for one of the most dynamic months of the whitetail calendar. Bucks become increasingly active with the anticipation of the rut…

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Effective deer hunting begins well before the season opens. Summer scouting is crucial for understanding deer behavior and planning your strategy. As with professional athletes, the ones who put in…

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Mock scrapes have been all the rage for a number of years now, and for good reason. Mock scrapes are a great tool for any hunter to have in their…

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Shed hunting is a vogue activity. Popularized over the past couple decades, it’s now mainstream. Even people who don’t hunt enjoy shed hunting each spring. But for those who do…

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Calling is a tactic that is either loved or hated by most modern deer hunters. It either works a lot for them, or it rarely does. There isn’t much in-between.…

Read More "13 Deer Calling Mistakes Hunters Make"

Some limit deer season efforts to just that — deer season. But there are many tasks that can and should be completed during the winter and spring off-season months. Complete…

Read More "35 Off-Season Chores for Deer Hunters"