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How much do you know about deer poop?

Identify deer poop from that of elk or moose isn't as easy as you'd think. Here are the differences.
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Commune over the hunt with these 5 hunt camp cocktails

Whether there's cause to celebrate or cause to ... well, not celebrate, some circumstances just call for a drink. Here are our five favorite hunt camp cocktails.
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What do deer eat?

A mature buck may lose 20 percent or more of its body weight during breeding season, so it needs to go into fall fat and sassy. Here's what deer eat to make that happen.
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Whose deer is it?

One hunter wounded the deer. Another hunter killed it. Who gets the deer?
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The merits of homemade deer scent

Today’s commercial scent products work superbly, but it can be fun to create your own masking scents like hunters of yesteryear.
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The best answer to any anti-hunter attack

Help us spread the word to the nonhunting public that hunters really do help wildlife more than anyone else.
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Ever wondered just how well a deer can see?

Deer hunters know just how keenly aware deer are of their surroundings. But how well can they see?
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Venison and pumpkin recipes: a perfect fall pairing

The Pumpkin Spice latte might be Starbucks’ take on the flavors of fall, but for those of us who spend cool days in the stand, the venerable Halloween gourd makes a great accompaniment to a venison feast.
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Tips for planning a BLM hunt

Don't go on a BLM hunt without being fully prepared.
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20 hunting quotes that will speak to your soul

So often today, hunting is reduced to a trophy shot on social media, posted to see how many “likes” it’ll get. But there’s more to it than fleeting internet fame. These quotes color in what social media often doesn’t capture.
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Here’s your chance to hunt Grand Canyon bison

The bison population in the Grand Canyon is growing fast — too fast. So, the National Park Service is calling for America’s hunters to do what they do best.
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Did these Kentucky poachers get off too easy?

After the initial investigation was complete, a conservation officer went to the accused poachers’ family farm, where he discovered “dozens upon dozens” of deer antlers in a shed.
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Are you over-hunting your favorite sites?

We all have our favorite locations, but avoid playing favorites. Here's how to keep hunting pressure off your best spots.
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What a young man learned when dragging a deer home for supper

Nobody, least of all myself, thought I had a snowball’s chance of killing a buck. I was blind as a newborn baby. But somehow, I got one: a barely-legal forked horn. Fly me to the moon!
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Video: Can deer fight to the death?

What a "fight to the death" might look like (Hint: It's very slow). Research suggest deer fights, especially during the rut, may make older-age-class bucks susceptible to a bacterial infection of the brain.
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How to make deer jerky

One of the best snacks to have in the field is deer jerky. Use these quick and easy tips to help the whole family be a part of making this delicious snack.
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How 5 Expert Bowhunters Think Outside the Box

How five expert bowhunters think outside the box to achieve extraordinary success.