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WRC Golden Estrus Scent Stick

Wildlife Research Center’s Golden Estrus Scent Stick is a super-premium, weather-resistant attractant designed to trigger the mating instincts of rutting whitetail bucks.
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Wicked-Weather Whitetails

How to take advantage of nasty conditions in the whitetail woods.
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3 Great Stocking Stuffers for Whitetail Hunters

The three gift ideas discussed here will be loved by any deer hunter — and each one will fit into a Christmas stocking!
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Be a Tease During the Whitetail Rut

Tips for using scents, calls and decoys to fool rutting whitetail bucks.
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Tips for Bowhunting September Whitetails

Many hunters wait until mid or late October until they get serious about pursuing whitetails, but in some scenarios, the early season gives you the best chance for success.
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Elk Hunts That Tested Me to the Core

Public land, DIY elk hunts will almost always challenge your mind, body and spirit.
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Wildlife Research Center Golden Rope Scent Rope Kit

Attract, pattern and condition deer with the Golden Rope Scent Rope Kit from Wildlife Research Center.
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Small-Property Payday Tactics for Whitetails

Small properties can appear to be small in opportunity. Push that opinion aside and embrace the good aspects of these lands for a great whitetail ending.
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Wildlife Research Center Launches 2024 Trail Cam Photo Contest

Wildlife Research Center has partnered with several other hunting companies to host its 2024 Trail Cam Photo Contest. The grand prize has a value of nearly $3,200! There’s a chance to win one of 10 bi-weekly contests, too.
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No Food Plot, No Worries

You may not be the agronomy envy of your hunting neighbors with food plots, but you still have the power to attract deer to your property with other means. Start now for a fall payoff.
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10 Great Stocking Stuffers for Deer Hunters

If you have a deer hunter on your Christmas list, then check out the author’s top 10 picks for stocking stuffers.
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5 Proven Deer Scents for Fooling Rutting Whitetails

Whitetails are wired to be on full alert, but these five proven deer scents can fool them, especially during the rut.
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Have a Plan for October Whitetail Success

Beating the dreaded “October lull” requires understanding the massive changes in the whitetail woods, then adjusting your strategy to stay one step ahead of your quarry.
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DIY Baiting for Black Bears

Baiting black bears is often misunderstood or maligned, but bowhunters with experience realize the challenges. With some basic info and a good strategy, anyone can do this.