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Dave Maas Articles

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Big Game Bowhunters: 3 Reasons to Aim for the ‘Vital V’

When pursuing everything from whitetails to elk, the best spot for bowhunters to aim is the “vital V.”
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4 Short-and-Sweet ATA Show Recap Videos

The 2024 ATA (Archery Trade Association) Show is in the books. Here are four short videos that do an excellent job of capturing the industry-only event.
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Bow Review Video: Mathews LIFT 29.5

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal explains the many new features on the 2024 Mathews LIFT 29.5, including the SwitchWeight X Cam, reengineered riser, top-mounted axle, MATCH bowstring and cable set, and Engage Grip with Shot Sense accessory. Check out his full review here!
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Fascinating Barotrauma Video: Testing Survival of Crappies Caught in Deep Water

Fish don’t always survive when you release them, and this is especially true when they come from deep water due to a condition called barotrauma.
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For the Love of a Signature Hat

Several well-known hunters have a signature hat, one that not only looks great, but also contributes to their success in the field.
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Video: Rifle Range Built Over a Busy Road?

This private rifle range in Switzerland is unlike anything you’d find in America.
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Video: Why Gerald Swindle Drove 12 hours to Smell an Old Rusty Gate

Professional bass angler Gerald Swindle is a diehard deer hunter, and in this video he explains why. It’s not about killing an animal.
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Bow Review Video: Bear Archery Persist

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal has never had an easier time sighting in a bow out to 50 yards. It took about 15 minutes with the new-for-2024 Bear Archery Persist. Check out his full review here!
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No. 1 Reason You Didn’t Kill a Big Whitetail Buck This Season?

Believe it or not, the primary reason you were unsuccessful at killing a big buck this whitetail season is because you were hunting with a dull ax.
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Must-See Whitetail Video: Big Buck Sheds Both Antlers — One Before the Shot, One After

When it comes to rare encounters in the whitetail woods, this one must rank very near the top.
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Whitetail Rut Strategy: Rethinking Sanctuaries

The author has changed his mind when it comes to avoiding sanctuaries during the whitetail rut. Here’s why.
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Video: Early Ice Fishing Safety Tips

How thick must the ice be for safe ice fishing? Three inches? Four? And how do you use a spud bar to check the exact ice thickness? Watch and learn.
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Fishing Fail Video: Cell Phone Goes for a Swim

If you dropped your phone in frigid deep water while fishing and needed to dive to retrieve it, would you do it?