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Dunstan Chestnuts: The Ultimate Whitetail Food

When it comes to planting mast orchards for deer hunting, it’s hard to beat Chestnut Hill Outdoors’ easy-growing, blight-resistant Dunstan chestnuts.
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Video: EHD-fense, a New DIY Water Treatment Kit Designed to Protect Deer From EHD

The EHD-fense Water Treatment Kit has just been announced, and aquatic biologists say it will protect deer from EHD.
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Wine Country Blacktails

A unique Western blacktails hunt provided a proving ground for an affordable, functional long-range rifle and ancillary gear — and a whole new set of hunting skills.
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Over-the-Counter Coues Deer

Warm up to a winter bowhunt in the Sonoran Desert in pursuit of the wily Coues whitetail.
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Unique 191-inch 'Velvet Buck' Killed in Tennessee

Logan Hanks killed a unique cryptorchid buck, also known as a velvet or cactus buck, in northwest Tennessee with a giant 13-point rack that scored 191 inches.
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Photo Contest: Win an Axis Deer Hunt in Texas With Tom Miranda

FeraDyne Outdoors partners on a photo contest with Tom Miranda and the Lazy CK Ranch in Texas.
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Backpack Bucks

Backpacking into wild country can net greater success on bigger bucks.
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Randy Ulmer Tags 5,000 Inches of Mule Deer With Easton Arrows

Factoring in his latest 200-class mule deer buck, Randy Ulmer’s career total for muley antlers now surpasses the 5,000-inch mark.
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Advanced Stand Hunting Strategies—Part 2

The best bet of tagging big bucks during the second rut lies in shifting our placement strategies to revolve around the hottest food source that the area holds.
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Find Hot Rut Stands On Opening Week

Early-season doe sightings combined with some detective work can lead you to some of the hottest hunting of the year when the rut kicks in.
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Coues Deer: Remembering the Big One That Got Away

Trail cams are tremendous tools for scouting, and sometimes they reveal a big buck that fills our dreams — day and night.
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Utah Cancels Program to Relocate Urban Deer Due to CWD Concerns

Utah DWR discontinues translocation in urban deer program to limit spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
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5 Best Places to Find Shed Antlers

Just walking around in the woods trying to find shed deer antlers is a low-percentage deal. Concentrate your efforts in these five areas to up your odds of owning more bone.
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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Buck Rubs

Few things fascinate hunters more than the bright scars known as buck rubs. Here's a list of insights about deer and the sign they leave behind.
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Q & A: How Do Deer Survive Harsh Winter Weather, While Hunters Freeze Their Buns Off?

Most hunters are well aware that deer survive harsh winter weather remarkably well. But did you know that survival is due to little nuances like the hollow design of a deer's winter coat?
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Best New Long-Range Deer Rifles for 2018

If you want your deer rifle to do double-duty as a long-range shooting or competition gun, here are five new options from the 2018 SHOT Show.
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Why You Should Always Wear Gloves When Field Dressing Game

Today I always head afield with gloves in my pack. Many people like the type of latex gloves medical personnel use, but I prefer thicker rubber gloves like those used for washing dishes.

Best Tips For Cleaning a Whitetail Deer

Follow these steps to properly field dress and clean your deer so it's ready for the dinner table.