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Nomad Hailstorm NXT Jacket and Pants

Nomad Hailstorm NXT jacket and pants are designed for the toughest hunting conditions.
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Wine Country Blacktails

A unique Western blacktails hunt provided a proving ground for an affordable, functional long-range rifle and ancillary gear — and a whole new set of hunting skills.
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Top 6 Bits of Bowhunting Advice

If someone new to bowhunting whitetails asked for advice, what would you say? Here’s the author’s top six list.
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2020 Harvest of Whitetail Bucks Largest Since 1999

An estimated harvest of 3,041,544 bucks during the 2020 whitetail season is the most since 1999.
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What’s the Strangest Experience You’ve Had While Hunting?

Whenever you head into the field, you have certain expectations of what you’ll experience. But sometimes Mother Nature throws you a curveball.
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Black Gold Dual Trac Bowsight

The Black Gold Dual Trac Bowsight is a great sighting solution for two-pronged target acquisition.
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ATA 2022: Reconnecting With Recurves

The author shot numerous compounds and crossbows during the 2022 ATA Trade Show, but it was 30 minutes spent in the Bear Archery shooting lane that refueled his desire to hunt with a recurve.
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Bow Review: Mathews V3X 29

Don’t be fooled by the name. The new Mathews V3X, while similar to the V3, elevates the shooting experience to the next level.
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Zeiss Victory RF Rangefinding Binocular

With the Zeiss Victory RF rangefinding binocular, hunters can find game and then learn the precise shot distance with the press of a single button.
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Legacy Sports Howa Superlite Rifle

The Legacy Sports Howa Superlite is a premium compact rifle for grab-and-go hunters.
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Field Test: Trixie Whitetail Doe from Montana Decoy Co.

The author puts a two-dimensional Trixie Whitetail Doe from Montana Decoy to the test during the 2021 archery deer season in South Dakota.
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Meopta MeoPro HD Plus 10x42mm Binocular

The Meopta MeoPro HD Plus 10x42mm binocular offers outstanding optical performance at a value price.
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ATA Announces 2022 Best in Show Award Winners

The Archery Trade Association recently announced winners for its third annual Best in Show awards program during the 2022 ATA Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Editor’s Picks: 5 Favorite Bowhunting Products From ATA 2022

Each year, hunting buddies ask the author to name his favorite products from the annual Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show. These five items recently caught his attention at ATA 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Colorado, Kiss Your Big Game Goodbye

It's simple math: More wolves means less big game for Western hunters.
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2022 Bowhunting Resolution: Try a Thumb-Style Release

The author has used the same index-style release ever since switching from finger-shooting 25 years ago. Here’s why he’s changing to a thumb-style release.
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Hawk Rival Lite Treestand

The Hawk Rival Lite is a lightweight and portable treestand for run-and-gun bowhunters.