TIPS
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Gut Shot Prevention
I believe one of the most common fundamental errors made by hunters is shooting at moving animals.
Whether hunting with guns or archery gear, knowing how and...
Not the New Black
Camo accessories hide from you more than from deer.
A few decades ago, I found the most amazing branch clipper I'd ever used. It utilized a ratchet system...
Stop, Look and Listen
Don’t let the excitement of the moment take your focus off the deer.
We all put a lot of preparation into having our equipment sighted in and ready. We have...
Sunshine Can Make You Cry
With turkey season just around the corner or already started in some states, deer hunters can look to their spring brethren for some tips. It's not a...
Open Wide
You can tell quite a bit about a deer’s age by examining its teeth.
Whether you’re starting a management program or just want to know more about deer,...
Cure for Buck Fever
It doesn’t take a vaccine to get over this malady, but it isn’t easy, either.
It’s normal to get excited when you see a big buck (or any deer for that...
Thoughts on Does
Everybody wants to shoot a buck, but does are the key to deer management.
Shooting does is a key component of our role as caretakers of deer and the habitat....
It’s Deer Hunting, Not Deer Seeing
We often preach the importance of checking distances to likely shooting locations after settling in for a hunt. And while double-checking distance is always...
Ooh Ooh That Smell
Deer urine attractants aren’t so popular indoors.
We recently received a question in our Ask the Biologist inbox about how to remove deer urine smell from a...
There’s a Pattern Here
It’s critical to pattern your turkey gun, but you don’t want a rifle!
Patterning a turkey gun is every bit as important as patterning a deer rifle. Chokes,...
It’s In the Bag
There’s a better way to stay sweat-free during the walk to your stand.
One of the keys to remaining undetected and comfortable in your stand is to arrive...
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