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23 Heavy-Hitting Deer Scents and Odor Control Products for 2023

A look at some of the premier products for luring whitetails and keeping their nose at bay.
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6 Proven Tips for Fooling a Whitetail’s Eyes

How to make your next treestand or ground blind disappear right before a whitetail’s eyes.
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Crossbow Review: Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.
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12 Tips to Choosing Your First Crossbow

Not sure which features are most important when shopping for your first crossbow? Class is in session!
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Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike 6.5 Creedmoor Match Loads

Shooters get long-range accuracy and consistency with Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike 6.5 Creedmoor Match Loads.
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KUIU Yukon TR Hunting Rain Gear

KUIU Yukon TR Hunting Rain Gear is a great choice when 100 percent waterproof and windproof protection is required for the duration of the hunt.
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Full Range Hanging Systems Double System

The Double System from Full Range Hanging Systems offers a unique space-saving option for displaying two trophies.
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Bow Review Video: Hoyt VTM 31

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new smooth-shooting Hoyt VTM 31. Despite being a short hunting bow, it has tons of stability.
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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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Vantage Point Archery Omega Broadhead

The Omega Broadhead from Vantage Point Archery combines the features of a single-bevel head with the strength of a double-bevel head.
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Vintage Video: Cooking Venison Backstrap . . . On a Treestand Platform?

When it comes to cooking venison backstrap over an open fire, Dan Fitzgerald demonstrates a unique — and surprising — technique.
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Big Game Bowhunting Out West: How Times Have Changed

The author remembers — and misses — what it was like bowhunting western public land in the late 1960s/early 1970s.
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How to Pull Off a Combo Bowhunt

Putting a tag for a second species in your pocket on an out-of-state combo bowhunt is exciting, but consider the following points before supersizing your hunt.
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Howa Carbon Elevate Bolt-Action Rifle

The lightweight Carbon Elevate Rifle from Howa is now available in 6.5 PRC chambering.
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Code of Silence Dialed In Hunting Parka and Bibs

Cold weather comfort comes in the form of the Dialed In Parka and Bibs from Code of Silence.
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Elk Hunting Video: Bugling Bull at 4 Yards!

When elk hunting, knowing when to draw your bow is just as important as knowing when to shoot.
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Leupold BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binocular

The BX-4 Range HD TBR/W 10x42mm Rangefinding Binocular fuses Leupold’s DNA engine and ballistics software with premium optical performance.