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Whitetail Rut Video: Heavily Palmated Buck Directly Under the Treestand

The whitetail rut is a magical time to be in the woods — especially in Iowa. And you won’t believe the size of this palmated buck, which walks directly under the bowhunter.
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HHA Tetra RYZ X3 Bowsight

The Tetra RYZ X3 Bowsight features HHA’s most advanced multi-pin technology to date.
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GPO USA Centuri Riflescopes

New GPO USA Centuri riflescopes are available in two super-compact and four traditional-sized models.
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Rossi USA R95 .45-70 Government

Rossi USA recently introduced the latest addition to its esteemed R95 lever-action rifle series — the Rossi R95 .45-70 Government.
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Video: Joel Turner’s Steps for Better Bow Shooting

If you want to improve as an archer, on bull’s-eyes or live animals, you have to control your mind through the shot process. Archery instructor Joel Turner can help you get there.
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Ravin R50X Crossbow

The new-for-2024 Ravin R50X delivers a staggering velocity of 505 fps with a 400-grain arrow and has an axle-to-axle width of only 4 inches when ready to fire.
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Video: Crazy-Good New Bedded Doe Decoy from DSD

The new Bedded Doe Decoy from DSD looks so realistic that in the author’s opinion, rutting bucks won’t stand a chance.
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(Unpopular) Opinion: When Is a Child Too Young to Hunt?

In the author’s opinion, some state game and fish departments have gone a bit overboard when it comes to youth hunting.
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Archery Aiming Tip: Should You Focus Your Eyes on the Sight Pin or Target?

Bowhunters must decide whether to focus their eyes on the sight pin or target because the human eye can’t keep both sharp, one must go blurry. Is one method better?
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5 Proven Tips for Frost Seeding Success

Habitat consultant Jason Say offers five proven tips for getting the most out of your frost seeding efforts.
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Arizona Archery Prophecy QD Arrow Rest

The Prophecy QD full-capture fall-away arrow rest from Arizona Archery Enterprises was designed for hunters and target shooters who demand accuracy, consistency and dependability.
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Leica Rangemaster CRF R Laser Rangefinder

The Rangemaster CRF R Laser Rangefinder from Leica is a great fit for bowhunters who require maximum precision at shorter ranges.
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Video: Expert Bowstring Waxing Tips From T-Bone

Not sure how often or exactly how to wax your bowstring? T-Bone (of Bone Collector fame) demonstrates the correct method.
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Food Plot Video: Frost Seeding Clover . . . With Help From a Leaf Blower?

Late winter and early spring is prime time for frost seeding clover, and the best news is you need almost no equipment for the task.
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Innerloc Carnage Broadhead

Featuring an exclusive aerodynamic wrap, the Innerloc Carnage Broadhead flies like a field point and then opens to a 1.5-inch cutting diameter.
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Easton 4mm Match Grade Half-Out Precision Inserts

Easton 4mm Match Grade Half-Out Precision Inserts redefine accuracy and toughness while offering a new level of customization to the ultra-micro-diameter arrow category.
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Best Whitetail Hunting Footage — Ever!

In the author’s opinion, the video by Jared Mills of mature whitetail bucks feeding — and fighting! — on January 9th in an unpicked soybean field — during a southern Iowa blizzard — is the best he’s ever seen. And yes, Jared finally arrows the biggest buck.