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Bow-Friendly Ambushes for Whitetails

It’s time to tackle a few chores for the fall season. Though you’ll leave your archery gear at home to complete these whitetail duties, it’s vital to keep the focus of the bow front and center.
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Roadtripping for a Velvet Whitetail Buck

One bowhunter’s fascination with shooting a velvet whitetail buck takes him on a multi-year journey to accomplish a feat in an unlikely place and manner.
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Does Shoot-Through Mesh Affect Broadhead Accuracy?

Modern pop-up blinds feature shoot-through mesh window coverings, but not all broadhead types fly well though them.
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3 Bow Hauling Tips: The Loop System

Don’t damage your bow or bowsight when hauling the gear into treestands. Here are three tips for ensuring your equipment makes it in good shape.
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Video: Husband and Wife Share One Bow to Kill Two Wild Turkeys

Doubling on wild turkeys is difficult with archery gear, but it’s even tougher when two hunters share one bow.
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Planting Chestnut Trees for Deer

Bob Wallace from Chestnut Hill Outdoors shows how to properly plant and care for chestnut trees.
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Bow Shooting Tip: Get a (Proper) Grip

Many archery accuracy problems can be traced back to a poor grip, which causes bow torque at the moment the string is released. To become a more consistent shooter, improve your bow grip.
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Plant Your Food Plots With the Firminator

The Firminator is a food plot implement designed to disc, plant and cultipack all in one machine, which ensures all seeds have excellent seed-to-soil contact — highly important for good seed germination.
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Viking FX1 Crossbow Package

If you’re looking to purchase an affordable ($209.99!) crossbow kit prior to whitetail season, then check out the Viking FX1 Crossbow Package.
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DIY Whitetails

Regardless of where you live and hunt, employing these proven western tactics are bound to boost your DIY whitetails success.
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Traditional Bows: Don’t Draw Too Much Weight

Just because you draw 60 or 70 pounds with compounds, don’t assume you can handle the same weight on traditional bows.
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Ameristep Doghouse Run & Gun Blind

Bowhunters looking for a portable and affordable ambush option should check out the Ameristep Doghouse Run & Gun Blind.
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Baiting Black Bears on Public Land

The list of western states that allow bear hunting over bait is short, but there are still a few opportunities out there if you are willing to put in the time and effort.