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Entries Tagged Field Guide to Hunting

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Can turkeys fly?

Sure they can. At least that’s true for the wild turkey, but not so much for the domesticated bird. And while it may not surprise most hunters that turkeys can fly, do you know just how fast these birds are?
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Find unpressured, mature bucks in the suburbs

Small pockets of excellent whitetail habitat are found in nearly every community. Finding these little gems can provide excellent hunting for unpressured bucks.
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Do wolves eat bears?

It might come as a surprise to many that wolves eat bears. This is a problem that seems to be growing anywhere the two species overlap.
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Use landmarks to raise your spot-and-stalk hunt game

Picking landmarks and planning your approach will make a big difference for spot-and-stalk hunters. The effort can and should be a sophisticated process.
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Your property ain't gonna manage itself

Get four steps and find resources to create your next land management plan. It's an outdoor journey and a labor of love, so dig in and enjoy the ride.
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Top 10 commandments of firearms safety

When talking firearms safety, a list of 10 commandments covers best practices and keeps guidelines simple enough to retain them and use them as part of your routine.
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You don't have to be an engineer to tinker with your bow

Want to customize your archery equipment on your own? Start with these small steps.
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Train your dog to find shed antlers

It won't be long before hunters are out scouting for shed antlers. Why not train your dog to find and fetch them? Here are a few quick tips.
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Explainer: the science behind a deer's sense of smell

You don’t need us to tell you that a deer’s sense of smell is its primary defense. But what exactly makes a deer’s nose so good?
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Study: Penn State Goes 007 on Buck 8393

From behavior in the summer months to how the buck responds to hunting pressure, Penn State University researchers recently posted new findings on how a deer uses its territory.
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The New York Times drops report on how CWD is threatening deer

The escalating impact of CWD's threat to deer can be measured by the growing coverage coming from publications outside of the hunting community, with today’s New York Times piece only the latest of such coverage.
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Which doe should I shoot?

Which doe should I shoot? Seems obvious enough. The biggest one, right? Not so fast. It's more complex than you might think and the answer is liberating.
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Top 10 Whitetail Deer Facts

How many whitetail deer facts do you have filed away in that hunter’s head of yours? Here's one: by day five of a deer’s life, they can already outrun man.