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Dave Maas Articles

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3 Stocking Stuffers for Hunters and Anglers

If you have a hunter or angler on your Christmas list, then check out these three stocking stuffer gift ideas.
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Minnesota Angler Catches Two Massive Muskies Nearly Back to Back

Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota is home to world-class muskies, and Benjamin Knutson recently caught and released two of them less than an hour apart.
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Hunting December Whitetails — Feast or Famine

December can be a challenging time for whitetails throughout much of the their range, and the hunting can be feast or famine, based largely on food and pressure.
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Remembering Legendary Angler Ron Lindner

Ron Lindner, who founded In-Fisherman with his brother Al in 1975, passed away Nov. 30, 2020, at the age of 86.
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6 Tips for Avoiding a Vehicle/Deer Collision

Avoid a vehicle/deer collision by learning when, where and why whitetails cross the road.
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Late-Season Whitetails: Managing the Cold

No matter how well you dress during frigid conditions, you won’t be completely warm on stand. For late-season whitetails, the key is managing the cold.
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Pope and Young Club Certifies Two New Archery Velvet World Records

The Pope and Young Club recently certified two new archery velvet world records: a non-typical mule deer and a typical Sitka blacktail.
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Choosing Gloves for Cold-Weather Gun and Crossbow Hunting

For deer hunters, staying warm in cold temperatures is critical, and so is making an accurate shot. Your hunting gloves are a key component to both.
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Head-On Shots: Are They Ever Okay for Whitetail Bowhunters?

Bowhunters know that a broadside or slightly quartering-away shot angle is best on a whitetail or other big game animal, but is it ever acceptable to take a head-on shot?
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Treestand Tip: Wear Your Full-Body Safety Harness Under — Not Over — a Jacket

For maximum comfort while deer hunting from a treestand, wear your full-body safety harness under an outermost jacket or parka.
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How to Hunt the Wind – and Avoid a Whitetail’s Nose

Whitetails identify and avoid predators by using their eyes, ears and nose, but they rely most on their sense of smell to survive. Here are five rules for how to hunt the wind and avoid detection by a whitetail’s nose.
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How to Hunt the Whitetail Rut — My 2.5-Week Game Plan

Approaching the whitetail rut with a solid game plan maximizes your chance for a close-range shooting opportunity.
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Deer Hunting’s No. 1 Ground Ambush Tip: Break Up Your Silhouette

You don’t have to be in a treestand to fool a whitetail’s eyes. The key for on-the-ground deer hunting success is breaking up your silhouette.