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Facebook Is a Free Resource for Land Managers, Deer Hunters

Social media is, well, social. But it can be instructive too. Such is the case with social media for land managers. Ask questions, get answers and learn how to better manage your hunting property via Facebook.
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Grilled Venison Tacos With Cilantro Chimichurri

A fusion of cuisines combined with a medley of spices turn these grilled venison tacos with cilantro chimichurri into a mouthwatering addiction.
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Hunter Hung Upside-Down From Treestand for Two Days

An Oregon hunter fell from his treestand and hung upside-down before two hunters heard his cries for help. The most dangerous part was the rescue.
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Skull of Extinct, Gigantic Irish Elk Netted by Anglers

Anglers snagged and pulled in a gigantic Irish elk skull and antlers from Lough Neagh, a freshwater lake in northwest Ireland.
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Early Season Science Tip: Hunt Tight to Whitetail Buck Bedrooms

Do you have a mature early season buck that won’t show himself during legal shooting hours? Two words of advice: buck bedrooms.
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DIY: How to Build a Wheelchair Accessible Hunting Blind

Download professional plans to build a wheelchair accessible hunting blind. These blinds are difference-makers for aging hunters and people with disabilities.
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When There's Too Many Acorns for Deer Hunters

Acorns made up three-quarters of a deer’s diet when those nuts were available. However, that means one-quarter of their diet was something else.
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Where do deer sleep?

Deer sleep, of course. But their version of sleep is more like dozing. Deer will typically sleep for 30 seconds to a few minutes. Here are a few bedding spots where deer like to do their dozing.
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Does Passing Gas on the Treestand Scare the Deer Away?

The question might seem like a juvenile one, except plenty of hunters are asking it. Can passing gas on the treestand blow up a promising deer hunt?
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5 Top Spots to Target an Early Season Whitetail

Didn’t have much time to scout over the summer? No problem, try one of these five deadly early season whitetail setups.
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Hunt Deer on Work Days, Especially Thursdays and Fridays

Once you're convinced you should hunt deer on work days, there's an obvious question that follows: How many vacation days do you have left this year?
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Beanee Weenee and Other Snacks NOT to Take on the Treestand

Deer hunters: Don't let your stomach guide your mind. Here, we tell you what snacks NOT to take on the treestand, while uncovering hidden downsides of each.
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Top 10 treestand safety tips

Statistics say that one out of every three hunters who use a treestand will fall sometime during their lives. Many will be seriously injured or killed. Don’t be one of them.

Best Tips For Cleaning a Whitetail Deer

Follow these steps to properly field dress and clean your deer so it's ready for the dinner table.
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Top 10 Reasons to Shoot Does Early

Here’s why, if your property needs to have some does lopped off it this year, early is better than later.
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If you’ve booked a guided hunt, don’t be “that guy”

If you've been on a guided hunt, you know how to act. Or at least you should. If you don't, here's how.
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10 Best Ways to Pack Out Game Meat

Here are the best ways to pack out game meat when a hunter finds himself in a pleasant pickle: Having a big game animal down far away from easy access.