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Tree Stand Maintenance: The Quick & Dirty Care Guide

Tree Stand Maintenance: The Quick & Dirty Care Guide

 If I had to make a guess, your stand went from hanging on a tree to hanging on a nail beat into your basement drywall. But, hey, at least it's off the tree, and that's the first step!

In all seriousness, regularly inspecting your whole treestand rig is an important task that shouldn't be overlooked

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Time outdoors hunting is never wasted

There is No Such Thing as a Wasted Hunt

I feel like it would be an injustice to consider any time spent in God’s amazing creation as a waste of time. Breathing in the fresh air, marveling at unique landscapes, and getting to intimately know some of Earth’s most amazing creatures are all benefits of being outside.
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How to write a hunting story that doesn’t suck

How to write a hunting story that doesn’t suck

After a few hundred stories, I noticed patterns in the stories we chose to print. Here are a few reasons those hunting stories rose to the top of the stack and why the others went into the recycling bin. 
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Which Hunting Podcast Is The Best Podcast For You?

Which Hunting Podcast Is The Best Podcast For You?

Listening to hunting podcasts has become the best way to learn new and specific tactics. You can listen to them on the go, pick and choose animal species to hunt, and learn a ton of targeted hunting tactics. But to the Okayest Hunter like myself, it can quickly become overwhelming. I will summarize what I do to get the most out of your listening and help put together the best strategy to tag out this year.
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Field dressing a whitetail with the Butt Out tool

The case for the Butt Out tool

There is one particular aspect of field dressing that I find especially tricky. It is sealing off and removing the anal cavity. Here is where a little gadget called the Butt Out tool comes in handy. This tool helps to isolate and close off the intestines – a critical step in the field dressing process. 
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hunting before, during, and after the rain

The Dos and Don'ts of Hunting in the Rain

While it’s not talked about as much as other topics, bowhunting in the rain can be controversial among fellow hunters. There are two different viewpoints regarding this dilemma that hunters, me included, face.
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Deer hunting from a tree stand

The Annoyances of Tree Stand Hunting

I assure you I'm 100% pro-stand hunting. I've found it to be the most beneficial way of hunting elk in one of my particular areas. But that doesn't mean I don't get torqued when I've busted my butt to get set up, then realize my climbing sticks are too far away, and I have to Cirque du Soleil into my stand.
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Becoming a lifelong deer hunter

What makes someone a lifelong hunter?

What is it that makes someone a lifelong hunter? Is it something we can utilize for recruitment and pass on to other new hunters? I’m not for sure but I know how hunting has stuck with me. 

I believe what I’m about to say will resonate with most hunters. Hunting is not just what I do, it’s who I am!

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