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Deer Hunters: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

For the first time, the author's home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.

November 06, 2023

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6 Tips for Using a Deer Decoy

Never used a deer decoy? Here are six tips for luring a buck into shooting range. At times a decoy works so well that it feels like cheating!

October 24, 2023

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7 Ways to Beat the Heat During the Whitetail Rut

Global warming may be fact, it may be fiction — but it’s been really hot during the whitetail rut the past couple of seasons. Here’s how to beat it.

October 20, 2023

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23 Heavy-Hitting Deer Scents and Odor Control Products for 2023

A look at some of the premier products for luring whitetails and keeping their nose at bay.

October 16, 2023

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6 Proven Tips for Fooling a Whitetail’s Eyes

How to make your next treestand or ground blind disappear right before a whitetail’s eyes.

October 13, 2023

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Crossbow Review: Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.

October 11, 2023

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12 Tips to Choosing Your First Crossbow

Not sure which features are most important when shopping for your first crossbow? Class is in session!

October 06, 2023

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Have a Plan for October Whitetail Success

Beating the dreaded “October lull” requires understanding the massive changes in the whitetail woods, then adjusting your strategy to stay one step ahead of your quarry.

September 29, 2023

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Big Game Bowhunting Out West: How Times Have Changed

The author remembers — and misses — what it was like bowhunting western public land in the late 1960s/early 1970s.

September 22, 2023

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How to Pull Off a Combo Bowhunt

Putting a tag for a second species in your pocket on an out-of-state combo bowhunt is exciting, but consider the following points before supersizing your hunt.

September 20, 2023

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Crossbow Review: Ravin R18

You’ve probably never seen something so remarkable in the crossbow world.

September 13, 2023

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Gear Roundup: Saddles and Climbing Sticks

Hunting from high places in full stealth mode just got a whole lot easier thanks to today’s top-notch saddles and climbing sticks.

September 12, 2023

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How to Handle Confrontations With Other Hunters

Our public hunting lands are more crowded than ever. Here’s how to avoid trouble if you run into competition in the field.

September 11, 2023

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My Top Gear Picks for Backcountry Elk Hunts

Here are several tools you’ll want to consider before hiking miles from the nearest road for elk.

September 08, 2023