Whitetail Journal

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The Satisfaction Of Eating What You Kill

People who buy their meat at the store wrapped in plastic don’t understand why getting your hands bloody is an important part of the life-death-food cycle, and it doesn’t make you a sicko.

November 03, 2011

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Bowhunting Field Edges

Field edges are some of the easiest places to hunt whitetails. Make the most of your advantage.

November 01, 2011

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Whopper Whitetails — The Biggest Bucks On Record

Many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to take bucks like these one-of-a-kind monsters.

November 01, 2011

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Are Consumer Shows For You?

Here’s an in-depth look at the pros and cons of exhibiting at regional consumer shows—as discussed by promoters and retailers who have “been there and done that.”

October 31, 2011

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Beat The Crowds For Better Deer Hunting

Going the extra mile can increase the likelihood of success when hunting heavily pressured whitetails.

October 27, 2011

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Rerouting Deer Trails For The Perfect Ambush

Nowhere to set your treestand next to a whitetail hotspot? Then re-route that hot game trail!

October 25, 2011

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Will Quality Deer Management Work For You?

QDM success stories abound, but so do disaster stories of “it just didn’t work for us.” Take our tips to make sure your program is done right.

October 25, 2011

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Why Wait For Winter To Coyote Hunt?

Beautiful weather and lots of easy to call coyotes – don’t put it off for another autumn day!

October 21, 2011

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How To Hunt Doe Bedding Areas

Looking for a place to hang a stand? Try setting up just outside a doe bedding area.

October 18, 2011

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How Much Should A Hunter Tell Their Spouse?

After a close encounter with a pack of wolves, this elk hunter pondered this question on the all-night drive home.

October 13, 2011

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Beating Bucks With Offbeat Tactics

Some bowhunters travel far and wide in search of big bucks. Johnny Webber hunts at home—with spectacular results.

October 11, 2011

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How To Shoot A Bow Correctly

If your groups just aren’t as tight as you want them to be, go back to the drawing board and relearn how to shoot.

October 11, 2011

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180" Monster Buck Falls In Mississippi

Jimmy Riley arrows a monster buck while filming for Mossy Oak''s Deer Thugs TV show at Giles Island.

October 10, 2011

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Court Overturns Scent-Lok Ruling

Among the Court notes? Carbon clothing dramatically outperformed non-carbon clothing at adsorbing odors.

October 10, 2011

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Pre-Opener Rifle Checklist

Your rifle needs a little maintenance to keep it shooting straight from season to season. Take our 9 tips for getting yours in shape for opening day.

October 06, 2011

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U.S. Bowhunter Numbers See Record Increase

The annual Archery Business bowhunting license sales survey has found plenty of good news for those interested in the future of bowhunting and/or the business of archery.

October 04, 2011

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The Double Triple

An Ohio crossbow hunter got the surprise of her life when a triple-brow-tined monster walked under her deer stand.

October 03, 2011

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New Deer Gear Part 4

Deer hunters demand ultra-bright sight pins for optimum low-light performance. Here are some of the best, along with several more “must-have” hunting accessories.

September 30, 2011