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Deer Hunting Tips
The Northern Whitetail Rut: Where We Stand
Rut prediction analysis and hunting tips for the remainder of the season. By Charles Alsheimer I received an email two nights ago from Wayne Laroche (he’s hunting in northern Maine) asking for my assessment of this year’s rut … Read More
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Deer Rifles: Buying Used Guns
Used guns can offer a tremendous value for hunters who are looking for a deal. However, the old adage applies: Buyer beware. Here are some tips for shopping for a used deer rifle or shotgun. By Bryan Hendricks Buying a … Read More
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Guide To Big Bucks: Rules Of The Rut
There’s nothing quite like the whitetail rut. The crisp weather. The invigorating woodland sounds and aromas. The sight of a thick-necked buck cruising through a timbered draw. By John Trout Jr. As a diehard bow-hunter, I’ve cherished every rut-time hunt … Read More
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Tips for Hunting the Whitetail Deer Rut
Story by Bill Vaznis Let’s face the facts. The vast majority of whitetails are shot more or less by accident. Every couple of years or so, we real-world hunters get lucky and have a buck suddenly materialize under our tree … Read More
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Deer Talk Now: Peterson on Deer Vocalization
What do you know about whitetail deer vocalizations and how to maximize using a doe or fawn bleat when you’re hunting? What about grunt calls in the early bow season pre-rut, or when the rut is getting cranked up? Veteran … Read More
Deer Tracking: What Your Arrow Can Tell You
Sign On The Shaft On-the-spot analysis can tell you where your arrow struck and how long to wait before you begin tracking. Blood is not the only sign that indicates where you have hit a deer. When bowhunting, your arrow … Read More
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12 Steps To Better Bow Shots
With serious whitetail season upon us, the last thing you want to do is rush off to your favorite stand and find out that some little thing you never anticipated turns that “gimme” shot into a “goner.” That’s why … Read More
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What’s The Best Hunting Knife Blade Length?
Hunting Knives: Why Bigger Isn’t Better Ever wonder just what size knife blade is the best for field dressing and skinning deer? Well the authors of Gut It Cut It Cook It certainly have their opinion, and I tend to … Read More
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How To Sharpen Hunting Knives
Freehand Sharpening: Learn to do it well and fast on a bench stone with the author’s marker technique. Dexter Ewing Freehand sharpening is a skill that must be developed with practice, along with trial and error — at first, mostly … Read More
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What To Do If You Bump A Buck Out Of His Core Area
Spooking a buck in his core area doesn’t mean the game is finished. In some cases, it has really just begun. By Bill Vaznis The buck exploded from underfoot like a firecracker and then zigzagged across the creek and up … Read More
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