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Dave Maas Articles

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A Whitetail Hunter’s Biggest Mistake

When it comes to pursuing whitetails, the No. 1 reason hunters fail to punch a tag is because of poorly planned entry and exit routes.
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Video: A 1-Day Food Plot Planting Plan

When time is tight, is it possible to spray, fertilize and plant a food plot all in a single day and still experience success?
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Polarized Fishing Glasses: Why to Own Two Lens Colors

Polarized fishing glasses protect your eyes and, depending on water clarity, offer a better view of a fish’s underwater world.
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Field Test: Zeiss SFL 8x40 Binocular

The author tests the new Zeiss SFL 8x40 binocular during South Dakota’s 2022 spring turkey season.
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Video: Field Test of Six 2022 Flagship Compound Bows

Six new-for-2022 flagship compound bows are put to test for speed, accuracy, sound, fit and finish, and other important criteria.
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Muskies — All Summer Long

To entice strikes from summertime muskies, remember these three keys to success.
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Video: 3 Top Spots for Public Land Trail Cams

Public land whitetail hunters must think differently than their private land counterparts when it comes to capturing decent images of bucks — and avoiding trail cam theft and vandalism.
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2 Favorite Weedless Lures for Deep Summertime Bass

You don’t need a dozen bass rods rigged with different baits to target summertime largemouth on deep weedlines. In fact, you can always do well with these two weedless lures.
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Video: Are You Using the Correct SD Card for Trail Cams?

Many hunters blame bad or missing pics and videos on their trail cam, when the real problem is often their choice in SD card.
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Crazy Video: Bowhunter Stalks Mule Deer Buck That’s Holed Up in a Barn

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this mule deer video proves there’s no limit to the strange encounters bowhunters can have in the field.
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Video: Stupid Fisherman in a Lightning Storm

“Stupid is as stupid does.” — Forrest Gump
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7 Steps for Grilling the Perfect Venison Steak

Summer is prime time for cooking outdoors. Here’s how to grill the perfect venison steak.
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Video: Fishing Captain Films His Own Sinking Boat

Six anglers survive a sinking fishing boat and 12 hours in a life raft before being rescued in the Pacific Ocean. And the much of the initial disaster is captured on video.