Whitetail Journal

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The Affordable German Mauser M18

Technology and competition conspire to put affordable German hunting rifles into the hands of working folks in much the same way that the Volkswagen made private transportation available to the masses.

December 14, 2018

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Debatable Shot Angles

What determines your shoot or don’t shoot decisions? Consider these debatable shot angles — what would you do?

December 14, 2018

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Declining Hunter Numbers, Baby Boomers and Trend Lines

There are many reasons for declining hunter numbers. The Baby Boomer generation has spurred hunter growth for decades, but that generation is aging.

December 12, 2018

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Hunting Deer in the Adirondack Mountains

Learn about hunting deer in the Adirondack Mountains, a unique New York wilderness that doubles as rich habitat for eastern mountain bucks.

December 10, 2018

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Tree Thrasher Deer Call

The new Tree Thrasher deer call imitates three specific sounds a buck makes: making rubs, pawing at scrapes and thrashing trees and saplings.

December 10, 2018

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How To Make a European Mount

A European mount makes a stylish addition to a trophy room, and they’re a lot cheaper than taxidermy.

December 07, 2018

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14 Things You Didn’t Know About Buck Rubs

Few things fascinate hunters more than the bright scars known as buck rubs. Here's a list of insights about deer and the sign they leave behind.

December 07, 2018

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5 Proven Scent Control Products for Fooling a Buck’s Nose

From mud room to treestand, these five scent control products can help you get bowhunting-close to a wary whitetail.

December 07, 2018

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Q & A: How Do Deer Survive Harsh Winter Weather, While Hunters Freeze Their Buns Off?

Most hunters are well aware that deer survive harsh winter weather remarkably well. But did you know that survival is due to little nuances like the hollow design of a deer's winter coat?

December 06, 2018

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What Are These Terrifying Hairless Tumors on Squirrels?

Commonly called wolves or warbles, the larvae of the botfly is a nightmarish parasite that grows on or in the bodies of squirrels, rabbits and other mammals.

December 06, 2018

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Best New Long-Range Deer Rifles for 2018

If you want your deer rifle to do double-duty as a long-range shooting or competition gun, here are five new options from the 2018 SHOT Show.

November 24, 2018

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Whitetail Deer Decoying Tips for Dummies

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting bucks, you’re missing out. Here's our Whitetail Deer Decoying Tips for Dummies, which includes four killer setups.

November 23, 2018

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Whitetail Decoying Tips For Dummies

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting whitetail bucks, you’re missing out on one of the game’s deadliest tactics.

November 22, 2018

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Whitetail Decoying Tips For Dummies

If you’ve never tried decoying rutting whitetail bucks, you’re missing out on one of the game’s deadliest tactics.

November 22, 2018

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Are You Aiming at the Wrong Spot on a Broadside Whitetail?

Do you aim a few inches behind a broadside deer’s near front leg and low on its chest? Bad idea . . .

November 22, 2018

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A Thanksgiving Dining Debate for Outdoorsmen

The author and his father remember the best food they've ever had on a Canadian fishing trip.

November 22, 2018

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Are You Missing Shots At Deer? Here's Why

Missing shots at deer? Here's your fix: Learn how to properly zero your rifle, and gain a deeper understanding of a bullet's arc.

November 20, 2018

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Treestand Reading: Survey Results and Book Recommendations

Our reader poll confirms that treestand reading is as popular as ever. Plus, check out these book recommendations for this hunting season.

November 15, 2018