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Barnett Vortex Youth Compound Bow

The Barnett Vortex compound youth bow is designed for growing teenage hunters.
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Non-Typical Whitetail Racks: 6 Reasons Why

The author explains why some bucks grow “funkadelic” antlers, which he strongly prefers over symmetrical racks.
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Field Test: KUIU Proximity Insulated Jacket and Pant

The author field tests the new KUIU Proximity Jacket and Pant during frigid November whitetail bowhunts in South Dakota.
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KUIU Venture Divide 3000 Day Pack

The KUIU Venture Divide 3000 hunting day pack offers top-shelf features for short duration scouting and hunting trips.
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Video: Youth Hunter Shoots Off Whitetail Buck’s Antler

A decent-size whitetail buck steps onto a picked cornfield, and a youth hunter fires his .308 bolt-action. What happens next has to be seen to be believed.
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Easton 5mm Carbon Legacy Fred Eichler Signature Arrow

The Fred Eichler Signature arrow from Easton Archery marries well with traditional bows.
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Battling Murphy’s Law in the Whitetail Woods

When whitetail pursuits take a turn for the worse, thick skin and perseverance are adversity’s best medicines.
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Field Test: Irish Setter Mudtrek Boots

The author tests Irish Setter Mudtrek boots — two versions — throughout the 2022 deer season in temperatures ranging from 75 to 5 degrees.
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Video: How to Debone a Deer

Do you know how to properly debone a deer? Here’s how Kip Adams from the National Deer Association tackles the job.
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Field Test: Ozonics HR500

The author carried an Ozonics HR500 into the field during 2022 for whitetail hunts in South Dakota and Wisconsin. Did it work? And how does the HR500 compare to earlier models?
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Easton Sonic 6.0 Match Grade Arrow

The Easton Sonic 6mm arrow shaft is now available in a Match Grade version.
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Editors’ Picks: Top 10 Bowhunting World Stories of 2022

Do you have a favorite article from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Bowhunting World stories of 2022.
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Self-Filmed Video: 190-Class Rutting Whitetail at 10 Yards

A bowhunter’s 3-year quest for an Illinois monster whitetail culminates with a point-blank shot, but the final outcome is far from guaranteed.
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Smith’s EdgeSport 6-inch Folding Bone Saw

A valuable game processing tool for backcountry hunts, the Smith’s EdgeSport Bone Saw is packable and lightweight.
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Gold Tip Superfly Pro Crossbow Bolt

The Gold Tip Superfly Pro crossbow bolt delivers durability and reliable straightness retention and is available in 20- and 22-inch lengths.
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Field Test: SpyPoint Flex Cellular Trail Camera

The author runs a SpyPoint Flex cellular trail camera during the 2022 South Dakota archery deer season. Spoiler — this trail cam works well and is an outstanding value.
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Outdoor Edge RazorPro S Knife

The RazorPro S is Outdoor Edge’s newest addition to its RazorPro family of innovative knives.