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Boss Buck Acorn and Apple Liquid Mineral Attractants

Boss Buck says that its Boss Sauce Acorn and Apple Liquid Mineral Attractants can pull deer in from long range and lasts for weeks.
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Make the Most of Your Whitetail Stands

Not all whitetail stands — ground blinds and treestands — are created equal. Now is the time to review past deer hunts to optimize the plan for your next sit.
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Broadhead Design: The Case for Serrated Blades

Have you ever wondered why some bowhunters prefer broadheads with serrated blades? The answer might surprise you.
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John Deere Gator XUV835M

From hauling deer hunters and gear to building food plots, the John Deere Gator XUV835M has been updated for 2021 to make it easier to operate with improved control.
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Tips for Hanging Treestands on Public Land

Whitetail success on public land often begins with learning how to quickly and quietly hang a portable treestand.
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Whitetail Lessons: The Maple Tree Buck

Sometimes we learn more from our failures than our successes. Here is one of the author's most memorable whitetail lessons learned.
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Crossbow Hunters: Why Ground Ambushes Are So Deadly

If you primarily hunt whitetails from a treestand with a crossbow, then you should consider adding ground ambushes to your game plan.
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3 Hacks to Combat Trail Camera Thieves

It’s frustrating — and expensive! — losing a trail camera to a thief. Here’s how to combat the problem this fall.
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Crossbow Review: CenterPoint CP400

A detailed look at the easy-to-assemble, lightweight, highly accurate and streamlined CenterPoint CP400 crossbow.
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HuntStand Mobile App

As you research hunting hotspots, the HuntStand mobile app helps you find public property, as well as learn who owns private land. Boundaries and access points are clearly marked and available with a few touches on your phone screen.
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Chuck Adams' Practicing Advice: Why Bigger Bull's-Eyes Are Better

You’ve heard the archery advice, “Aim small, miss small.” If that works for you, great. For many bowhunters, however, there’s a better system.
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Victory Archery VF TKO Hunting Arrow

Bowhunters looking for a combination of speed, power and durability should consider the VF TKO hunting arrow from Victory Archery.
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Youth Hunter Shoots 280-Class Non-Typical Kansas Whitetail

Paslie Werth, age 14, shot a 40-point buck on family land in Kansas during the state’s youth deer season.
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Ravin Steel Mechanical Broadhead

The new Ravin Steel mechanical broadhead is specifically designed for today’s uber-powerful crossbows.
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GutCheck Shot Indicators

GutCheck has developed a new tool that gives bowhunters immediate feedback regarding arrow placement.
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Bow Review: Mathews VXR 31.5

The pleasant to shoot Mathews VXR 31.5 is flat shooting, packed with kinetic energy and has all of the advantages of a speed bow.
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Benchmade Steep Country Hunting Knife

The newly redesigned Benchmade Steep Country Hunting Knife has a 3.54-inch blade and high-visibility textured Santoprene handle.
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Scent Crusher Covert Closet

Using the power of ozone to eliminate odors from hunting garments, the Scent Crusher Covert Closet can be used at home or packed for roadtrips.
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3 Ways To Make Deer Walk Where You Want Them To

No natural funnels where the deer sign is hottest? Make your own and encourage whitetails to walk by your treestand.
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Field Test: Excalibur Assassin 400TD

Excalibur’s new Assassin 400TD micro crossbow — featuring advanced take-down technology — pushes arrows downrange at speeds up to 400 fps.
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Targeting Early Season Whitetails Along Shelterbelts

When it comes to early season whitetails in farm country, think shelterbelts for success.
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Carbon Express Maxima Triad Hunting Arrow

Featuring an extra-small .166-inch inside diameter, the Carbon Express Maxima Triad hunting arrow is designed for durability, decreased wind drift and maximum penetration.
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Crossbow Hunt Preparation

For best hunting results, fine-tune your crossbow before going afield.
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Top Bowhunting Rests, Sights and Quivers for 2020

Here are 19 bow accessories to consider bolting onto your compound this season.
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4 Tips for Early Season Whitetail Success

Nothing beats tagging a whitetail buck on the season opener. Here are four tips to help you accomplish it.
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Eye Openers for Opening-Week Whitetails

It’s almost whitetail opener and time to climb into a treestand or sneak into a ground blind for your chance at archery success.
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The Path of Least Resistance Is for the Birds

Don't always believe the notorious hunting advice that whitetails take the path of least resistance.
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Easton 9mm Crossbow Arrow

Weighing 8.9 grains per inch, the Easton 9mm Crossbow Arrow features the company’s exclusive Acu-Carbon for shaft-to-shaft uniformity.
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Keeping Mental Focus on Hunts

Physical preparation comes before the hunt begins, but mental challenges occur and must be dealt with during the hunt.