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Flextone Buck Collector Plus

The Flextone Buck Collector Plus produces all of the deer vocalizations needed to give whitetail hunters an edge.
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How to Hunt the Wind – and Avoid a Whitetail’s Nose

Whitetails identify and avoid predators by using their eyes, ears and nose, but they rely most on their sense of smell to survive. Here are five rules for how to hunt the wind and avoid detection by a whitetail’s nose.
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Opinion: Why I Love America

The author explains why he loves this country — and can’t comprehend why some fellow Americans think the grass is greener elsewhere.
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Wildlife Research Center Trapper John’s Ultimate Buck Lure

Trapper John’s Ultimate Buck Lure is part of Wildlife Research Center’s premium line of Micro Brew Craft Scents.
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Hunt Small Cover for Big Bucks

Hunting small cover for big bucks requires deer hunters to take a fresh look at their situation and use tactics outside of the whitetail norm. Here's how.
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Sawtooth Green Machine Grunt Call

The Green Machine grunt call from Sawtooth Game Calls has an adjustable grunt tube, and with it deer hunters can make a variety of sounds to get the attention of cruising whitetail bucks.
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Advice on Hunting Small Acreage

Even small plots can become whitetail honey-holes with the right food plot, a box blind or two, and smart hunting strategies that reduce pressure on deer.
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Mathews TRX 34 and TRX 38 G2 Target Bows With QAD Dovetail Mount System

New for the 2021 model year, Mathews has introduced the TRX 34 and TRX 38 Gen 2 to complete its TRX line of target bows.
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How to Hunt the Whitetail Rut — My 2.5-Week Game Plan

Approaching the whitetail rut with a solid game plan maximizes your chance for a close-range shooting opportunity.
No More Cold Hands

Hunter Safety System Heated Muff Pak

The Hunter Safety System Heated Muff Pak is a battery-powered solution for keeping hands warm when hunting in cold conditions.
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Our Best and Worst Outdoors Stories: Whitetail Roller Coaster Ride

Up next in our ongoing series on our best and worst outdoors experiences, Product Editor Gordy Krahn shares a rollercoaster of a tale in the whitetail woods.
Having a look around ahead of time in any given area is going to set you up for success come game day

Online Scouting: Is It Enough?

Online scouting is certainly important and helpful, but it doesn’t replace boots-on-the-ground scouting.
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Deer Hunting’s No. 1 Ground Ambush Tip: Break Up Your Silhouette

You don’t have to be in a treestand to fool a whitetail’s eyes. The key for on-the-ground deer hunting success is breaking up your silhouette.
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Whitetail Science - When Bucks Go Rogue

Whitetail bucks expand their ranges and daily movements as the rut approaches. Understand how, where and when bucks travel during the rut, and you just might put a tag on a bruiser this year.
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Elite Archery Announces New 2021 Bows

Elite Archery offers archers expanded shootability with the introduction of its 2021 models.
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5 Tough Archery Targets

Practice doesn’t necessarily mean perfect, and that certainly holds true for shooting your bow. That said, these five archery targets should provide all the arrow-stopping power you need for years to come.
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Video: An Effective and Simple System for Sharpening Fixed-Blade Broadheads

Sharpening fixed-blade broadheads isn’t difficult, provided you have the right tool and a bit of guidance.