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Dave Maas Articles

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When to Draw Your Bow on Woodland Whitetails

Many bowhunters blow opportunities on woodland whitetails because they draw their bow too early or too late.
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Why I Prefer Double Ladder Stands for Whitetail Hunting (Even Solo)

Double ladders are designed for two hunters, but the author prefers them when hunting solo, too.
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Eye Dominance: Why It Matters for Bowhunting

Eye dominance is easy to determine, and it’s an important consideration in deciding whether to shoot right- or left-handed.
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Hang Framed Photos Beside Your Trophy Mounts

To help tell the story of your best times in the field, and trigger good memories, hang photos beside your trophy mounts.
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Stop Shooting at Running Whitetails

At some point in your deer hunting career, you’ll need to decide whether shooting at running whitetails is worth the risk.
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Bowhunting Shooting Stance: Why Open Is Ideal

Standing sideways to the target might work well during indoor archery practice, but it’s not the best bowhunting shooting stance in the field.
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Must-See Whitetail Wedding Cake

When it comes to a whitetail wedding cake, this creation by Sugarbelle Sweets in Corpus Christi proves everything is bigger in Texas.
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Bowhunting Tip: Buy Two (or Three) Identical Mechanical Releases

It takes time, energy and money to find a particular mechanical release that works well for you. After you find it, buy a second (or third) one to ensure you’re always prepared.
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3 Great Ways to Display European Mounts

Don’t have the money or wall space for another head-and-shoulder whitetail mount? European mounts are affordable, take up less space and do a wonderful job of showing off a buck’s rack.
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Bowhunting Face Mask vs. Face Paint vs. Bare Skin

Do you wear a face mask or face paint while bowhunting? The author offers his opinion on how to avoid spooking game.
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Whitetail Hunting Boots: 4 Great Choices From Opening Day to Season’s Close

To hunt effectively throughout the 2020 deer season, the author will rely on four whitetail hunting boots to keep his feet comfortable and dry.
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3 Lifelike New Turkey Decoys for 2020

Luring wary toms into point-blank bow range is possible with lifelike turkey decoys. The author is excited to try these three new models during spring 2020.
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The Do-It-All Fanny Pack

The fanny pack gets a bad rap among the general public when it comes to fashion, but it still has a prominent place in the whitetail woods.