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Whitetail Deer

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4-Season Field Test: The 2-D Trixie Whitetail Doe from Montana Decoy Co.

The author has found an ideal solution to decoying whitetails in far-off public land hotspots — and her name is Trixie.
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Whitetail Strategy: Breaking Down the Bigwoods

Looking to hunt wary whitetails where your only competition might be wolves? Start with these tips from some bigwoods fanatics.
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Whitetail Hunters: How to Plan a Future DIY Deer Tour

Pursing whitetails out of state is fun and challenging. Here’s how to get started.
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Small-Property Payday Tactics for Whitetails

Small properties can appear to be small in opportunity. Push that opinion aside and embrace the good aspects of these lands for a great whitetail ending.
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Video: Simple Rattling Antlers Safety Hack

If you prefer real whitetail antlers for rattling, then check out this simple safety hack from Levi Morgan.
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Whitetail Rut Craziness Reality Check

Smart whitetail hunters will consider several factors as the rut approaches and then set sound expectations.
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Whitetail Advice: You Can Kill MORE Deer From the Couch

In the author’s opinion, most whitetail hunters don’t get shooting opportunities on mature bucks because they scout and hunt TOO much.
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Whitetail Rubs, Scrapes, and What They Mean for Bowhunting

Killing a mature whitetail buck isn’t always as easy as hunting over these clues.
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Whitetail Video: 6 Steps to a Successful Rope Scrape

Creating a mock scrape with a heavy rope serving as the overhead branch is a technique used by many veteran whitetail hunters. Here’s how.
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3 Keys to Decoying Deer

The author has a love/hate relationship with deer decoys — but the more he understands where and when to use them, the more he loves them.
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Video: How Many Deer Stands Do You Need?

Bill Winke provides tips on how many deer stands you should have ready to roll, and how long you should rest a stand between sits.
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Time-Lapse Video: Amazing Antler Growth of a 5-Year-Old Whitetail Buck

You know that antlers grow fast, but you’ll have an ever greater appreciation for the process after watching this short video.
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Leave the Crowds for Public Land Whitetails

Ready to spend more time in places mature bucks feel secure? Here’s how to use water and other difficult access routes to find more-productive whitetail hotspots.
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Bowhunting Whitetails Over Water

A complete guide on how to bowhunt whitetails over natural and manmade ponds, as well as buried water tanks.
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Big Game Hunting’s Drone Dilemma

Using drones to scout and hunt game is unethical, but what about their use to locate a big game animal that has been shot?
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Public Land Whitetails — A Reality Check

Pursuing whitetails on public land is a challenge. Period. But with the right mindset, it can be tremendously rewarding.
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Hot-Weather Whitetails

Don’t let your deer hunting strategy become as stagnant as the summer air. When whitetails react, you must adapt.