Whitetail Journal

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5 Summer Food Plot Pitfalls

Summer food plots are one of the best ways to ensure your deer are receiving the amount of protein they need to grow larger antlers, add bodyweight and birth healthier fawns. However, you’ll want to be sure to avoid five pitfalls that can ruin your efforts.

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SEVR Announces New Titanium 1.5 Broadhead

SEVR Broadheads has just announced the release of the new Titanium 1.5 rear-deploy broadhead with a more swept-back cutting angle designed for additional penetration.

5 Top New Arrow Choices for 2019

5 Top New Arrow Choices for 2019

Each year advancements in arrow materials, components and design improve their performance in the field and at the range. Here are five new arrows to consider slipping into your quiver in 2019.

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Coues Deer: Remembering the Big One That Got Away

Trail cams are tremendous tools for scouting, and sometimes they reveal a big buck that fills our dreams — day and night.

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Sig Sauer Elite Hunting Ammo

Whitetail hunters who prefer either the .243 Win. or .30-06 will be pleased to learn these two cartridges are now available in the Sig Sauer Elite Hunting lineup.

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2019 Elite Archery Valor

The newest addition to the 2019 Elite Archery bow lineup, the Valor strives to put new meaning to the word “value.”

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Hunter Safety System Harnesses

Hunter Safety System updated its Hybrid and Ultra-Light harnesses to make them lighter and more comfortable.

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The Ground Blind Revolution

Many of the nation’s top whitetail hunters, as well as a growing contingent of turkey hunters, have been leaving their treestands behind and opting for a quiet, comfortable seat at ground level.

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Does ‘First Blood’ Give You the Right to a Dead Deer?

When one buck crosses two hunters’ paths, taking an arrow from each, how do you decide to whom the buck belongs?

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Utah Cancels Program to Relocate Urban Deer Due to CWD Concerns

Utah DWR discontinues translocation in urban deer program to limit spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).

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Why I’m Buying a Tacklebox — for Bowhunting

After 40 years of carrying my bowhunting shooting accessories in a 1-gallon Ziploc, I’m making a summer-and-beyond resolution to finally get organized.

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Two new-for-2019 Moultrie Mobile Cellular Game Cameras

Moultrie’s new Mobile XV-7000i and XA-7000i integrated wireless game cameras deliver images on two of the nation’s most reliable 4G networks, Verizon and AT&T.

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Two Iowa School Districts Add Hunter Safety Courses to Curriculum

In the heart of big buck country, two Iowa school districts understand the importance of teaching their youth about firearm and hunter safety.

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Book Review: Bobby Cole Thrillers for Lengthy Deer Stand Vigils

Waiting on whitetails can sometimes become tedious, which is why I help pass the time in treestands or ground blinds by reading fast-paced thrillers.

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5 Tips to Better Blood Trailing by Getting on and Staying on the Blood

This isn’t going to be an "inspect the arrow and take note of what kind of hit it was" article. This piece is all about getting on and staying on the blood until you find your animal.

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Helping Whitetail Fawns Survive a Dangerous World

As a hunter and land manager, you can mitigate the threats of whitetail fawn mortality before it’s too late.

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Extreme Deer Decoying Techniques

If you think using deer decoys is too much hassle for too little reward, then you haven’t worked it hard enough.

Create Mineral Licks on the Cheap

This time of year, deer are actively searching for salt. That's why mineral licks make excellent trail camera spots in the summer. Here's how to create your own.