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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.
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Hunter's dilemma: should you shoot does with fawns?

Here’s what you need to know about fawn survival rates in order to help you navigate the ethical debate of shooting a doe that still has a fawn.
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Arkansas GFC hosting public meetings to discuss chronic wasting disease

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host special public meetings concerning chronic wasting disease in Fort Smith and Springdale.
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How to plant fruit trees for deer

Planting small orchards of select, late-dropping fruit trees for deer can draw and hold wildlife on your property for better hunting.
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Lessons learned while hunting sheds

Shed hunting isn’t just a hobby. Those bones can come in handy while preparing for your next bowhunting adventure.