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Grounded — A Montana Whitetails Story

Bowhunting wary Montana whitetails from the ground, without the aid of a blind, is a supreme challenge — especially when it’s your first attempt.
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Against the Grain Whitetail

Gale force winds and driving rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of this hardcore whitetail bowhunter. And it was a good thing they didn’t.
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Video: Woman Arrows 200-class Kansas Whitetail at 20 Yards

After the shot on this 200-class Kansas whitetail, the situation doesn’t look promising.
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Best Late-Season Plants for Deer

Get late-season plants for deer in the ground now. They'll attract whitetails after the clover has shriveled and the acorns have been gobbled up.
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What Happens When You Smoke Weed Before Hunting?

We don't delve into the effects of smoking weed before hunting here, but we do take a look at what law enforcement thinks of the practice. Plus, learn about deer and their affection for marijuana.
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When Every Drop of Water Is Frozen, How Do Deer Drink?

There are three ways deer satisfy their water needs. Two are critical in frigid temperatures, especially when the landscape is frozen solid.
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Opposition to Baiting Deer Gets Louder in Georgia

Former wildlife experts in Georgia voice opposition to baiting deer. What's at stake? And does data indicate baiting improves a deer hunter's success?
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Can You Hunt Whitetail Deer With a .22?

This question is more common than some may think: can you hunt whitetail deer with a .22? Smaller bullets lead to clean shots with very little meat spoilage, but are the benefits worth sacrificing power and velocity?
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Oregon Hunters, Police Offer Reward for Information on Persons Responsible for Maimed Deer

Two to three deer were reportedly maimed by poachers using arrows equipped with field points. Responsible person(s) face charges in Oregon.
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Three inexpensive tools you must have for food plots

On a tight budget, what’s the minimum amount of equipment necessary to plant and maintain food plots?
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Food plots: more or less?

Planning on adding food plots to your whitetail property? These tips can help you make a savvier food-plot plan.
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Food plots: should you plant annuals or perennials for deer?

As you're planning this year's food plots for deer, consider the pros and cons of annuals versus perennials.
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5 Scrape myths whitetail deer hunters should understand

Scrape secrets revealed to help decipher fiction from fact regarding the rut’s most alluring buck sign can help deer hunters put more bone on the ground.