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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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Federal Ammunition Freight Train Copper Sabot Slug

Hunters who want improved terminal performance and accuracy can now load up with Federal’s Freight Train Copper Sabot Slugs.
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Video: Simple Rattling Antlers Safety Hack

If you prefer real whitetail antlers for rattling, then check out this simple safety hack from Levi Morgan.
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Spot-Hogg Archery Boonie Bowsight

Spot-Hogg Archery introduces its feature-packed Boonie bowsight with interchangeable sight bars and removable tape wheel.
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Whitetail Rut Craziness Reality Check

Smart whitetail hunters will consider several factors as the rut approaches and then set sound expectations.
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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.