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Moon Phases Don’t Affect the Deer Rut
Moon Phases Don’t Affect the Deer Rut
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November 06, 2018
Many deer hunters understandably won't buy in, but science continues to prove that moon phases don't affect the deer rut. Here are the reasons why.
Rules For Bowhunting The Whitetail Rut
Rules For Bowhunting The Whitetail Rut
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November 05, 2018
There’s no better time to chase whitetails than November in the Midwest, but there are factors for hunting during this season that should be understood.
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
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November 04, 2018
For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
Posts
November 04, 2018
For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.
7 Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
7 Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
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November 04, 2018
For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.
Your Complete Guide to Spot-And-Stalk Hunting
Your Complete Guide to Spot-And-Stalk Hunting
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November 02, 2018
From basic tips written for beginners to advanced tactics and techniques, we’ve put it all together in this complete guide to spot-and-stalk hunting.
Is There Actually A Second Rut?
Is There Actually A Second Rut?
Posts
November 02, 2018
After the rut, should you continue to hunt your best rut stands or focus on afternoon feeding patterns? The answer could surprise you.
Five Still-Hunting Locations For The Peak Of The Rut
Five Still-Hunting Locations For The Peak Of The Rut
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November 01, 2018
Where to set up to get a shot at your next buck.
12 Tips for Bowhunting the Rut
12 Tips for Bowhunting the Rut
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October 31, 2018

Learn how to create shot opportunities on the buck you''ve always wanted.
Second Mississippi Deer Tests Positive for CWD as Disease Spreads
Second Mississippi Deer Tests Positive for CWD as Disease Spreads
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October 31, 2018
A second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Mississippi less than 50 miles from a neighboring state.
How High Should I Hang My Treestand?
How High Should I Hang My Treestand?
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October 30, 2018

A treestand that is 20 feet up and 25 yards out from the trail gives you a higher percentage chance of hitting both lungs as opposed to a 30-foot shot at the same distance.
10 Solutions for Rut-Hunting Problems
10 Solutions for Rut-Hunting Problems
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October 30, 2018

The deer rut is supposed to be "easy," right? Well, it doesn't always go as planned. Here are 10 solutions to hunting problems you might run into during the whitetail rut.
Increased Hunting Pressure Requires Smarter Treestand Concealment
Increased Hunting Pressure Requires Smarter Treestand Concealment
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October 29, 2018
When a deer hunter's above-ground advantage slips away as bucks adapt to hunting pressure, it's time to be smarter about hiding your treestand.
Bowhunting Pre-Rut Bucks — Part 1
Bowhunting Pre-Rut Bucks — Part 1
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October 29, 2018

Eight ways to shoot for early deer season success.
Find Hot Rut Stands On Opening Week
Find Hot Rut Stands On Opening Week
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October 29, 2018
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.
Two Cases Show How Stupid, Sick People Are With Wildlife
Two Cases Show How Stupid, Sick People Are With Wildlife
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October 21, 2018
Over the course of about 40 years of hunting and fishing, I still can't comprehend how utterly ignorant some people are around wildlife.
How To Hunt Deer in the Great Plains
How To Hunt Deer in the Great Plains
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October 16, 2018

If hunters make good use of the region's narrow draws and concentrated timber, they'll find themselves wanting to hunt deer in the great plains every year.
5-Step Plan for Warm Weather Game Meat Care
5-Step Plan for Warm Weather Game Meat Care
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October 16, 2018
During warm-weather hunting, what you do during the few hours after killing an animal can make all the difference to ensure high-quality, tasty game meat.
The mysterious Bullwinkle Deer
The mysterious Bullwinkle Deer
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October 13, 2018
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) reports that they've been seeing these "bullwinkle deer" since the mid-2000s, and blame this phenomenon on a bacterial infection.
Do Major Weather Events Like Hurricane Michael Affect Deer Hunting?
Do Major Weather Events Like Hurricane Michael Affect Deer Hunting?
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October 11, 2018
Many hunters believe windy days mean less deer movement. Yet, research suggests deer are unaffected by wind and extreme weather like Hurricane Michael.