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Make a Plan for DIY Whitetails

Public land whitetails can be tough, but when you put the pieces together and develop a solid game plan, you can stack the odds in your favor.
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The mysterious Bullwinkle Deer

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) reports that they've been seeing these "bullwinkle deer" since the mid-2000s, and blame this phenomenon on a bacterial infection.
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4 Giant 2018 Bow Bucks

Need some inspiration to climb into the treestand this weekend? Check out these four giant bow bucks from 2018.
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Deer Health: The Link Between Water And Deer Disease

EHD and blue tongue disease in whitetails are transmitted by biting insects that often live near water.
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Big Whitetail Bucks on a Small Budget

Whether you pursue whitetail bucks at home or afar, here are five ways to make it affordable again.
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Early Season Science Tip: Hunt Tight to Whitetail Buck Bedrooms

Do you have a mature early season buck that won’t show himself during legal shooting hours? Two words of advice: buck bedrooms.
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Where do deer sleep?

Deer sleep, of course. But their version of sleep is more like dozing. Deer will typically sleep for 30 seconds to a few minutes. Here are a few bedding spots where deer like to do their dozing.
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5 Top Spots to Target an Early Season Whitetail

Didn’t have much time to scout over the summer? No problem, try one of these five deadly early season whitetail setups.

Best Tips For Cleaning a Whitetail Deer

Follow these steps to properly field dress and clean your deer so it's ready for the dinner table.
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Quick Tip: Fill-in-the-Blanks Summer Deer Scouting

August is an ideal month to find a hit-list buck and begin putting together the puzzle pieces for an early season ambush.
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These Are Your State-by-State Odds of Hitting a Deer

What are your odds of hitting a deer in a car collision? Californians have it pretty good, but others have it far worse. See the map and check your chances.
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Patterns for Public Land Whitetail Success

Can studying, tracking and recording certain patterns increase your odds of harvesting public land whitetails? This hardcore bowhunter says “yes,” and the proof is in the pudding.
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Mossy Oak’s Cuz Strickland Giving Away Texas Whitetail Hunt

If you’re around Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Aug. 11, 2018, be sure to swing by Gander Outdoors for a chance to win a Texas whitetail hunt!