Deer Hunting

Passing on younger bucks and providing the right food sources can lead to more mature animals on your property. ...
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Hold em’ or Fold em’: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt to Harvest Bigger Bucks

December 30, 2014
On an evening just after a full moon I sat overlooking a lush food plot.  The field was full of familiar greenery, complete with strips of corn running right down the middle. Suddenly a doe burst…
News & Tips: Bow Hunting Whitetails: The Long Journey to a Big Kansas Buck (video)...
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Bow Hunting Whitetails: The Long Journey to a Big Kansas Buck (video)

December 18, 2014
GrowingDeer.tv pro-staffer Heath and his Kansas buck. The Hunting pro-staff team of Heath and Lindsey hit the road in search of big bucks in Kansas and Iowa. Their patience and perseverance pays…
News & Tips: Deer Hunting: That is a Big Buck, Boys!  (video)...
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Deer Hunting: That is a Big Buck, Boys! (video)

December 12, 2014
A big buck for GrowingDeer.tv pro-staffer Seth Harker. Its a big buck on opening day of gun season for pro-staffer Seth Harker! Watch this hunt to see how it all comes together after chasing this…
News & Tips: Deer Hunting: The Hard to Pattern Buck "Drifter" at 206 Yards (video)...
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Deer Hunting: The Hard to Pattern Buck "Drifter" at 206 Yards (video)

December 8, 2014
Raleigh Woods gets a hit list buck the team calls "Drifter". A big buck chases a doe through the food plot on opening day. Raleigh's in the stand and ready to take aim! It's a hit list buck that…
Hunter with bow in the snow
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Consider Using a Crossbow When Bowhunting During Bitter Cold Temps

December 4, 2014
The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
News & Tips: Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?...
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Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?

December 3, 2014
At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind. How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
News & Tips: The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About...
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The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About

December 3, 2014
Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
News & Tips: Perfect Combination For Deer Hunting: Cold Weather and Rut Action!   (video)...
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Perfect Combination For Deer Hunting: Cold Weather and Rut Action! (video)

December 2, 2014
Rae Woods shoots a big mature buck during Missouri gun season.  The rut action heats up as the weather cools down for the best deer hunting of the season! Grant has a hot stand location between…
Blood trails can be much shorter if you are patient after the shot. ...
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What Every Bowhunter Should Do After the Shot

December 1, 2014
Last week, I arrowed a nice little buck, and I’m happy to say the bowhunting factors I always go on about came together resulting in a quick and clean kill. First, I waited for the right shot angle (…
News & Tips: Deer Hunting in a Target Rich Environment!  (video)...
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Deer Hunting in a Target Rich Environment! (video)

November 24, 2014
Dr. Grant Woods shoots a big mature doe during Kentucky bow season. From GrowingDeer.tv: 12 year old Rae Woods shoots a doe! (begins 0:32 - 06:16) Then Grant and team head to Kentucky where Grant…
Bill Cooper writers about turkey hunting for Bass Pro Shops 1Source.com by Bill Cooper writers about turkey hunting for Bass Pro Shops 1Source.com...
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5 Big Buck Hiding Spots Hunters Must Not Overlook

November 20, 2014
Deer hunters who live outside of those traditional big buck states or provinces must think creatively when it comes to locating a 150-inch plus trophy. An old homestead may look abandoned but may…
News & Tips: Pinpointing the Best Doe Group to Hunt Near During the Rut...
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Pinpointing the Best Doe Group to Hunt Near During the Rut

November 19, 2014
We’re told in countless articles and blogs to deer hunt near doe groups as the rut approaches. But the real key to success is to find the right doe group. You can tell when does are in estrous. They…