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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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4 Freelance Bowhunting Success Stories

From pronghorn to whitetails, these four bowhunting stories prove that adapting your tactics on the fly can turn a tough hunt into a trophy moment.
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Scent Killer Gold Full Body Deodorant Spray

Stay unscented and undetected with Wildlife Research Center’s Scent Killer Gold Full Body Deodorant Spray.
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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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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.
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Change Up Your Trail Camera Game Plan

Smart — and innovative — use of trail cameras can increase your odds of success in the field.
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Wildlife Research Center Golden Estrus Xtreme

Get long-range whitetail attraction with Wildlife Research’s new Golden Estrus Xtreme.
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4-for-4 General Archery Elk

Success rates are notoriously low for general unit archery elk. Here’s how the author punched his tag on four recent DIY bowhunts.
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Wildlife Research Center Premium Spray Cans

Wildlife Research Center high-output spray cans are now available with more of the company’s popular premium scents.
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Great Gear: Wildlife Research Center Coyote Urine

Long-lasting scent masks human odor, lures coyotes.
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Stack the Deck for Pre-Rut Whitetails

5 proven pre-rut tactics for winning the whitetails game this October.
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Wildlife Research Center Pro-Drag/Trails End #307 Combo

The Wildlife Research Center Pro-Drag/Trails End #307 Combo includes a 1-fluid ounce bottle of Trails End #307, two Pro-Drag scent dispensers and one drag rope.
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Scent Killer Gold Power Boost Plus+ Detergent

The new formula in Scent Killer Gold Power Boost Plus+ Detergent delivers more odor-fighting power for scent-free clothing.
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How to Target Whitetail Bucks During the Rut’s Lockdown

Create a strategy to take advantage of love-sick whitetail bucks.
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Wildlife Research Center Trapper John’s Ultimate Buck Lure

Trapper John’s Ultimate Buck Lure is part of Wildlife Research Center’s premium line of Micro Brew Craft Scents.
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Summer Predator Gear You Can't Miss

Check out some of the hottest predator-hunting gear for summer and autumn to put more coyotes and bobcats on the ground.
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A Whitetail Hunter's Guide to Scent Elimination

The technological advances of ozone-based products has changed the chemistry of hunting, both literally and figuratively.
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Hunting Companies Urge North Carolina Deer Hunters to Oppose Urine-Based Scent Ban

State wildlife departments continue to wrestle with the topic of CWD, and North Carolina is next in line with proposing a ban of urine-based scents.
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Tips for Calling Educated Elk on Public Land

Create a strategy for calling high-pressured, well-educated bull elk on public land.