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Does Human Urine Spook Whitetails?

Not sure whether you should pee from your treestand? The author offers his insight.
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Video: Where to Shoot a Whitetail for Double-Lung Hits

Do you aim too far back on a broadside whitetail, or too low when aiming from a treestand? Find out before making a big mistake this fall.
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ThermaSeat Infusion Seat

The ThermaSeat Infusion’s three-layer design helps keep deer hunters warm and dry — enabling them to hunt longer.
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Streamline Your Whitetail Gear

Whitetail gear is great, but enough can, at times, be too much. Pare it down to essentials this season.
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Locking Down October Lockdown Bucks

Whitetail bucks "disappear" during the transition period between summer feeding patterns to rut activity. It’s a tough time to bowhunt, unless you know where to look.
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Code Blue Earth Scent Spray

Stop your stink and help fool a whitetail’s nose with Code Blue Earth Scent Spray.
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Stacking the Odds for Early Deer Success

Having problems tagging an early season whitetail buck? These proven tactics can make the difference.
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Boss Buck Acorn and Apple Liquid Mineral Attractants

Boss Buck says that its Boss Sauce Acorn and Apple Liquid Mineral Attractants can pull deer in from long range and lasts for weeks.
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Make the Most of Your Whitetail Stands

Not all whitetail stands — ground blinds and treestands — are created equal. Now is the time to review past deer hunts to optimize the plan for your next sit.
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Broadhead Design: The Case for Serrated Blades

Have you ever wondered why some bowhunters prefer broadheads with serrated blades? The answer might surprise you.
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Test Your Knowledge About Treestand Safety

Stay safe when hunting from an elevated platform by following a few simple precautions. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about treestand safety.
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John Deere Gator XUV835M

From hauling deer hunters and gear to building food plots, the John Deere Gator XUV835M has been updated for 2021 to make it easier to operate with improved control.
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20 Years of Hunting Mountain Sheep

The author killed his first mountain sheep ram in 1986, the last in 2005. The adventures along the way were priceless.
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Tips for Hanging Treestands on Public Land

Whitetail success on public land often begins with learning how to quickly and quietly hang a portable treestand.
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Whitetail Lessons: The Maple Tree Buck

Sometimes we learn more from our failures than our successes. Here is one of the author's most memorable whitetail lessons learned.
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Crossbow Hunters: Why Ground Ambushes Are So Deadly

If you primarily hunt whitetails from a treestand with a crossbow, then you should consider adding ground ambushes to your game plan.
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3 Hacks to Combat Trail Camera Thieves

It’s frustrating — and expensive! — losing a trail camera to a thief. Here’s how to combat the problem this fall.