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Dave Maas Articles

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Must-See Video: Copy This Kid the Next Time Someone Asks, ‘Where Do You Bowhunt?’

You’ve worked hard to discover that bowhunting hotspot. So how do you handle it when someone you barely know asks the dreaded “where” question?
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3 Reasons Why Every Whitetail Hunter Should Carry a Shooting Rest

Shooting rests aren’t only for big game hunters out West. Here are three reasons why deer hunters should use one every time they pursue whitetails.
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3 Tips for Catching Spawning Sunfish

Spawning sunfish are often easy to catch — provided you first find them, then present the right-sized lure in an acceptable manner. Here are three tips to get you started.
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Why ‘Stropping’ Is Key to Scary-Sharp Broadheads

Sharpening fixed-blade broadheads is a skill you can master. The final step in the process is called “stropping.”
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Hunting Whitetails on Private Land — Without Permission?

Did you know you can hunt whitetails on topnotch private land without knocking on doors? In many states, these “walk-in areas” are lightly hunted and often loaded with deer.
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Broadhead Sharpening: My Offseason Archery Skill Improvement Project

If you shoot fixed-blade broadheads, do you sharpen them first or trust they’re ready to roll straight from the package?
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BRP Discontinuing Evinrude Outboards

Bombardier Recreational Products has stopped production of its Evinrude outboard motors and entered into an agreement with Mercury Marine to support boat packages.
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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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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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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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Selective Harvest — and Why It’s Critical to Fishing’s Future

Selective harvest — knowing which fish to keep for the table — is key to making great meals and ensuring outstanding fisheries in the future.