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Photo Essay: Vintage Hunting Photos and Illustrations
Photo Essay: Vintage Hunting Photos and Illustrations
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September 07, 2018
The Library of Congress offers access to vintage hunting photos and illustrations. Each centuries-old photo captures something unique or nostalgic about hunting.
When There's Too Many Acorns for Deer Hunters
When There's Too Many Acorns for Deer Hunters
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September 06, 2018
Acorns made up three-quarters of a deer’s diet when those nuts were available. However, that means one-quarter of their diet was something else.
Where do deer sleep?
Where do deer sleep?
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September 05, 2018
Deer sleep, of course. But their version of sleep is more like dozing. Deer will typically sleep for 30 seconds to a few minutes. Here are a few bedding spots where deer like to do their dozing.
Does Passing Gas on the Treestand Scare the Deer Away?
Does Passing Gas on the Treestand Scare the Deer Away?
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September 05, 2018
The question might seem like a juvenile one, except plenty of hunters are asking it. Can passing gas on the treestand blow up a promising deer hunt?
Hunt Deer on Work Days, Especially Thursdays and Fridays
Hunt Deer on Work Days, Especially Thursdays and Fridays
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September 04, 2018
Once you're convinced you should hunt deer on work days, there's an obvious question that follows: How many vacation days do you have left this year?
Beanee Weenee and Other Snacks NOT to Take on the Treestand
Beanee Weenee and Other Snacks NOT to Take on the Treestand
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September 04, 2018
Deer hunters: Don't let your stomach guide your mind. Here, we tell you what snacks NOT to take on the treestand, while uncovering hidden downsides of each.
Top 10 treestand safety tips
Top 10 treestand safety tips
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September 03, 2018
Statistics say that one out of every three hunters who use a treestand will fall sometime during their lives. Many will be seriously injured or killed. Don’t be one of them.
Best Tips For Cleaning a Whitetail Deer
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September 01, 2018
Follow these steps to properly field dress and clean your deer so it's ready for the dinner table.
Top 10 Reasons to Shoot Does Early
Top 10 Reasons to Shoot Does Early
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August 31, 2018
Here’s why, if your property needs to have some does lopped off it this year, early is better than later.
If you’ve booked a guided hunt, don’t be “that guy”
If you’ve booked a guided hunt, don’t be “that guy”
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August 30, 2018
If you've been on a guided hunt, you know how to act. Or at least you should. If you don't, here's how.
How To Bowhunt Elk
How To Bowhunt Elk
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August 29, 2018
These seven tips explain how to bowhunt elk successfully. Get information from calling strategies to playing the wind and shadowing the herd.
10 Best Ways to Pack Out Game Meat
10 Best Ways to Pack Out Game Meat
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August 27, 2018
Here are the best ways to pack out game meat when a hunter finds himself in a pleasant pickle: Having a big game animal down far away from easy access.
3 Tips and 1 Tool to Create Better Shooting Lanes
3 Tips and 1 Tool to Create Better Shooting Lanes
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August 27, 2018
Don't neglect the little things, because those are the things that'll get ya. Here are some quick tips to create better shooting lanes, and one tool that makes the work easy.
Dale Earnhardt: The Best Part About Deer Hunting Is Working the Land
Dale Earnhardt: The Best Part About Deer Hunting Is Working the Land
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August 23, 2018
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., retired NASCAR driver and deer hunter, had some reflective words about his passion for working the land, which he ranks right up there with deer hunting itself.
6 Tips for Deer Hunting From a Ground Blind
6 Tips for Deer Hunting From a Ground Blind
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August 22, 2018
You can throw a blind up at the edge of a field, but scouting, camouflaging and doing more of the little things makes deer hunting from a blind worthwhile.
Pennsylvania Democrat Takes Up Deer Hunting to Lure Trump Voters
Pennsylvania Democrat Takes Up Deer Hunting to Lure Trump Voters
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August 22, 2018
A Pennsylvania Democrat takes up deer hunting to appeal to Trump voters, which has us looking back at one presidential candidate's failed attempt at hunting over a decade ago.
Take the Survey: Treestand Reading
Take the Survey: Treestand Reading
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August 21, 2018
Do you bring along treestand reading on your deer hunts? If so, we have some questions for you. If not, there are a couple of survey questions for you too.
Deer Season Preseason: Hunters Are Growing Restless,Tired of the Spinning Rod
Deer Season Preseason: Hunters Are Growing Restless,Tired of the Spinning Rod
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August 21, 2018
From an Ohio farmer to an eager NASCAR driver, deer hunters from every walk of life ride out the last little bit of this deer season preseason, restless for opening day.
What Statistics Say About Falling From a Treestand
What Statistics Say About Falling From a Treestand
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August 20, 2018
If you haven't fallen from an elevated stands, the odds are good you're going to one day. And when you do, odds also say you'll be paralyzed — or worse.
Kimber Hunter, a Budget Friendly Performer
Kimber Hunter, a Budget Friendly Performer
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August 20, 2018
With the introduction of its budget-friendly Hunter line, Kimber rifle performance is more obtainable for whitetail hunters.