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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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Deer hunting failures and successes

A Season of Successful Failure

Failure is our best teacher when it comes to deer hunting  By Gary Maerz | PUBLISHED September 26th, 2022  This season will be my fourth in the whitetail woods. When folks ask my most...
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Gear Guide: The Best Hunting Gear Under $15

Gear Guide: The Best Hunting Gear Under $15

After paying for a license, gassing up the truck, buying a few burritos from the gas station, and assuming you found a box of bullets to buy, chances are there’s not much left in your hunting budget. Fear not. With these cheap hunting hacks, you can at least feel like a million bucks. 
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Woman on the shooting range

Woman Shooting On The Range

Participants had the opportunity to try a variety of firearms, from rifles and pistols to shotguns and BB guns. There were also sessions in archery and situational awareness. The women who were there stretched their limits, pushing themselves to try guns they had never shot and tackle the challenges of unfamiliarity. 
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deer bow hunting season

Shifting Into Whitetail Hunting Mode

Not comprehending this fall shift that’s about to occur is where some hunters can get led to a false sense of confidence. Spending summer nights glassing mature bucks in bean fields thinking they have the deer patterned can lead to disappointment once the season starts.
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Deer hunting fails and successes

Celebrating Failure and Finding Success as a Deer Hunter

The walk out was informative, aided by internal discourse. My first hunt was a well received reminder to take my time. and stay frosty. I also found a new, much more direct path into the hunting area (saving a great deal of time upon entry). Most importantly, I learned a fair bit about myself and sparked a new passion.
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