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Scent Thief Field Spray and Wafers Combo

The one-two punch of Field Spray and Wafers from Scent Thief eliminates animals’ ability to smell odors.
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Whitetail Advice: You Can Kill MORE Deer From the Couch

In the author’s opinion, most whitetail hunters don’t get shooting opportunities on mature bucks because they scout and hunt TOO much.
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Wenzel’s Farm Venison Snack Sticks

Wenzel’s Farm now offers its Venison Snack Sticks in three varieties.
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Whitetail Rubs, Scrapes, and What They Mean for Bowhunting

Killing a mature whitetail buck isn’t always as easy as hunting over these clues.
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Fatal Attraction: Calls and Scents to Boost Your Whitetail Game

Put these tools in your whitetail bag of tricks.
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The Corner-Crossing Debate

Unless you hunt out West, you’re probably not familiar with the corner-crossing debate. But you should be.
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Whitetail Video: 6 Steps to a Successful Rope Scrape

Creating a mock scrape with a heavy rope serving as the overhead branch is a technique used by many veteran whitetail hunters. Here’s how.
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Buk Ops X-Factor Rangefinding Crossbow Scope

The new Buk Ops X-Factor rangefinding crossbow scope from Buck Commander takes the guesswork out of calculating yardage to the target.
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3 Keys to Decoying Deer

The author has a love/hate relationship with deer decoys — but the more he understands where and when to use them, the more he loves them.
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Dead Ringer Hatchet Broadhead

Dead Ringer’s hard-hitting Hatchet broadhead ensures short tracking jobs.
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Video: How Many Deer Stands Do You Need?

Bill Winke provides tips on how many deer stands you should have ready to roll, and how long you should rest a stand between sits.
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Bowhunting Advice: Take the First Good Shot?

Many successful, experienced bowhunters believe in the maxim, “Take the first good shot.” Not me — here’s why.
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TAC Vanes Altra No Spine Technology

TAC Vanes has announced the addition of the Altra .166 Centrum Premier Shaft to its highly popular LRP System.
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9 Top-Notch Bowsights

As far as bow accessories go, sights are arguably the most important, whether it’s outfitting a new compound or upgrading Old Reliable.
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The Anatomy of a Properly Executed Archery Shot on Game

There’s a lot more to making consistent kill shots on game than putting the pin on the vitals and cutting loose the shot.
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Lumenok R300 Lumen-Arrow Bolt Pack

The Lumenok R300 crossbow nock was designed to be shot with Lumen bolts as a complete bolt pack.
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5 Proven Arrow Rests

A proper arrow rest provides a solid foundation for accurate and repeatable shots.
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Video: 6 Crossbow Tips for Beginners (and Experts!)

Shooting a crossbow accurately, especially on whitetails and other big game, requires some smart planning and dedicated practice. Here’s what you need to know.
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Time-Lapse Video: Amazing Antler Growth of a 5-Year-Old Whitetail Buck

You know that antlers grow fast, but you’ll have an ever greater appreciation for the process after watching this short video.
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Opinion: New DSD Bedded Doe Decoy Will Be Deadly

Not only will the new DSD Bedded Doe decoy be deadly during the whitetail rut, but it should work well during any part of the deer season.
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Bow Review: PSE Mach 30 DS

PSE’s latest carbon ride, the PSE Mach 30 DS, blends sensational styling and smoothness with stability that’s unparalleled in its class.
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Family Matters

The balancing act of successfully running a family while pursuing the hunting lifestyle.
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Rinehart Whitetail Dartboard

Rinehart Targets recently launched its innovative new line of Game Room Hunt Series dartboards.
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How to Take High-Quality Field Photos With Your Phone

You don’t need a complicated and expensive camera to capture outstanding images in the field. Here’s how to do it with your phone.
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Leave the Crowds for Public Land Whitetails

Ready to spend more time in places mature bucks feel secure? Here’s how to use water and other difficult access routes to find more-productive whitetail hotspots.
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BIGshot Archery X-Ray Series 3D Targets

Bowhunters can practice lethal shots with X-Ray Series 3D targets from BIGshot Archery.
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Faxon Outdoors Icon 50L Waterproof Duffel

The Faxon Outdoors durable Icon 50L waterproof duffel was crafted for outdoors oriented enthusiasts who demand proven protection and performance.
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Steiner Predator 10x42mm Binocular

This new high-definition binocular from Steiner provides military ruggedness and durability.
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Bowhunting Whitetails Over Water

A complete guide on how to bowhunt whitetails over natural and manmade ponds, as well as buried water tanks.