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Entries Tagged Darron McDougal

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Whitetail Sanctuaries: Why It Makes Sense to Hike Through Them Occasionally

Should you avoid hiking into whitetail sanctuaries every day of the year? One deer biologist/hunter says, “no.”
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Is a Draw Hunt Your Best Bet for Western Big Game Success?

With point creep, low draw frequency and expensive application fees, your best bet for filling the freezer isn’t a western big game draw hunt.
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Choosing the Best Week to Hunt the Whitetail Rut

Schedule your whitetail rut vacation for peak daylight buck activity.
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Streamline Your Whitetail Gear

Whitetail gear is great, but enough can, at times, be too much. Pare it down to essentials this season.
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4 Tips for Early Season Whitetail Success

Nothing beats tagging a whitetail buck on the season opener. Here are four tips to help you accomplish it.
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3 Topnotch Traditional Bows for 2020

While the vast majority of bowhunters choose a compound or crossbow, there’s still nothing like releasing the string of a traditional bow and watching the arrow arc downrange.
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The Truth About High-Fence Hunting

The author bowhunts exotics behind a high fence in Texas for the first time and comes away with a new appreciation for the challenge.
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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a New Compound Bow

Whether you buy a new compound bow each year or once per decade, consider these four factors while you shop.
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The Truth Behind Compound Bow Speed Ratings

Compound bow speed ratings are all the rage, but do you know the true ins and outs of the standards?
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New Crossbows for 2020

This year’s crossbows are wildly fast and more maneuverable than ever.
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2020 Top New Compound Bows

A summary of the latest technology and new compound bows from top manufacturers.
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3 Reasons to Use Cellular Trail Cameras

Cellular trail cameras are more expensive than conventional trail cams, but in the author’s opinion, they’re well worth it for these three important reasons.
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Bowhunting Turkeys: Have a Plan for Body Shots

Tired of whiffed shots or tracking turkeys after a marginal body hit? Try these tips.