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News & Tips: Things You Can Do With a Turkey Vest
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Things You Can Do With a Turkey Vest

March 10, 2015
One of the most important items turkey hunters can own is a good turkey vest. Turkey vests are important in helping to keep your gear organized and accessible. Most come with a variety of pockets…
News & Tips: Prep for Turkey Season by Practicing Your Shooting While Sitting...
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Prep for Turkey Season by Practicing Your Shooting While Sitting

February 13, 2015
Remember when planning your spring turkey hunting tactics that you’ll be sitting down on the job. That means you should step off distances and find maximum range markers when possible before taking a…
News & Tips: Hunting Snowshoe Hares: The Ultimate Cabin Fever Cure...
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Hunting Snowshoe Hares: The Ultimate Cabin Fever Cure

February 11, 2015
Sleet and snow stung my face. A foot of powder covered the ground and the wind whipped through the spruce forest.  For a moment I let my thoughts drift to the low country, where spring was on its way…
News & Tips: 4 Surefire Signs You Have a Feral Hog Problem...
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4 Surefire Signs You Have a Feral Hog Problem

February 5, 2015
Feral hogs have now invaded at least 39 states, including Hawaii, and four Canadian provinces. So, how do you know if pesky pigs have staked claim to your neck of the woods? Here are four surefire…
News & Tips: Ponds & Potholes: Taking Advantage of Late Season Duck Magnets...
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Ponds & Potholes: Taking Advantage of Late Season Duck Magnets

January 23, 2015
After enduring months of hunting pressure on sprawling lakes, bays and sounds, there’s nothing a late-season duck wants more than a quiet, secluded spot to hide out. Small, neglected potholes and…
Two hunters cooking at camp
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Healthy Choices: How to Stay Healthy in Hunting Camp

January 14, 2015
Some of the best meals I’ve ever had were at hunting camp.  Whether we have the luxury of a full kitchen or are working directly over a hot campfire, or camp stove, there’s something special about…
News & Tips: No Membership Required: At-Home Hunter Specific Workouts...
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No Membership Required: At-Home Hunter Specific Workouts

January 9, 2015
If you’re like me, you detest the thought of going to the gym. The only thing that’s worse is paying the outrageous monthly fees. I tried this once and felt more guilt than good health from my…
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…
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…
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 (…