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Entries Tagged DIY

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The Truth About DIY Public Land Western Bowhunting

Here’s what influencers and podcasters aren’t telling you.
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Bow Video: Is This a Bad DIY Paint Job?

Do you think this bowhunter did a decent paint job on his Mathews Phase4, or is it — in the words of an archery shop owner — “hot garbage?”
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Video: DIY Bow Set Up Silencing Solution

Levi Morgan demonstrates a simple DIY solution for quieting down the bow shelf and other areas around the arrow rest.
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Field Test: Spypoint Flex-M and Flex-Plus Cellular Trail Cams

The author used two new Spypoint cell cams during the 2024 South Dakota deer season, and also placed four of his older Spypoints (2022 and 2023 cell models) back in the woods for an extended field test.
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Public Land Is All You Need

There are hundreds of millions of acres of land in the United States that are free to use, accessible by all, and full of good hunting opportunities.
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Video: 10 Tips for Planning an Out-of-State, Public Land Whitetail Hunt

Through the years, Bernie Barringer has planned 35 out-of-state, public land whitetail hunts, and he’s learned some important lessons along the way.
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My New Favorite Piece of Deer Gear: Vevor Manual Pole Saw/Pruner

While Christmas shopping for others, the author discovers an ideal gift for himself, the Vevor Manual Pole Saw/Pruner.
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4-Season Field Test: The 2-D Trixie Whitetail Doe from Montana Decoy Co.

The author has found an ideal solution to decoying whitetails in far-off public land hotspots — and her name is Trixie.
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Leave the Crowds for Public Land Whitetails

Ready to spend more time in places mature bucks feel secure? Here’s how to use water and other difficult access routes to find more-productive whitetail hotspots.
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DIY or Guided for Your Next Elk Hunt?

The author has spent a lifetime pursuing elk, on DIY adventures and fully guided trips. Here, he breaks down the pros and cons of both options.
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Public Land Whitetails — A Reality Check

Pursuing whitetails on public land is a challenge. Period. But with the right mindset, it can be tremendously rewarding.
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Creative Ways to Get a Western Big Game Tag

If you come up empty in the western big game draws but still want to bowhunt out West, here are some alternative ways to put a tag in your pocket.
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Epic Adventure Video: DIY Float Hunt for Two Alaska Moose!

Planning a DIY adventure for Alaska moose is a tremendous undertaking, but these two bowhunters push the limits to a level that must be seen to be believed.