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Increased Hunting Pressure Requires Smarter Treestand Concealment
Increased Hunting Pressure Requires Smarter Treestand Concealment
Posts
October 29, 2018
When a deer hunter's above-ground advantage slips away as bucks adapt to hunting pressure, it's time to be smarter about hiding your treestand.
Bowhunting Pre-Rut Bucks — Part 1
Bowhunting Pre-Rut Bucks — Part 1
Posts
October 29, 2018

Eight ways to shoot for early deer season success.
Find Hot Rut Stands On Opening Week
Find Hot Rut Stands On Opening Week
Posts
October 29, 2018
Early-season doe sightings combined with some detective work can lead you to some of the hottest hunting of the year when the rut kicks in.
Two Cases Show How Stupid, Sick People Are With Wildlife
Two Cases Show How Stupid, Sick People Are With Wildlife
Posts
October 21, 2018
Over the course of about 40 years of hunting and fishing, I still can't comprehend how utterly ignorant some people are around wildlife.
How To Hunt Deer in the Great Plains
How To Hunt Deer in the Great Plains
Posts
October 16, 2018

If hunters make good use of the region's narrow draws and concentrated timber, they'll find themselves wanting to hunt deer in the great plains every year.
5-Step Plan for Warm Weather Game Meat Care
5-Step Plan for Warm Weather Game Meat Care
Posts
October 16, 2018
During warm-weather hunting, what you do during the few hours after killing an animal can make all the difference to ensure high-quality, tasty game meat.
The mysterious Bullwinkle Deer
The mysterious Bullwinkle Deer
Posts
October 13, 2018
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) reports that they've been seeing these "bullwinkle deer" since the mid-2000s, and blame this phenomenon on a bacterial infection.
Do Major Weather Events Like Hurricane Michael Affect Deer Hunting?
Do Major Weather Events Like Hurricane Michael Affect Deer Hunting?
Posts
October 11, 2018
Many hunters believe windy days mean less deer movement. Yet, research suggests deer are unaffected by wind and extreme weather like Hurricane Michael.
Deer Health: The Link Between Water And Deer Disease
Deer Health: The Link Between Water And Deer Disease
Posts
October 11, 2018
EHD and blue tongue disease in whitetails are transmitted by biting insects that often live near water.
Why You Should Always Wear Gloves When Field Dressing Game
Why You Should Always Wear Gloves When Field Dressing Game
Posts
October 10, 2018
Today I always head afield with gloves in my pack. Many people like the type of latex gloves medical personnel use, but I prefer thicker rubber gloves like those used for washing dishes.