Whitetail
Improving deer health one test at a time
A new study by Mizzou researchers shows that infections, such as pneumonia, are a major cause of death in Midwestern white-tailed deer. The discovery can help tailor efforts to improve deer health. White-tailed deer. Source: Adobe Stock Oct. 30, 2024 Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural […]
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No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success
No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success By Ryan Graden Deer season is nearly here! That’s right! Very soon, big bucks will be on the move and you will be in a tree waiting for them. Of course, we all know that the more time you could spend in that tree, the […]
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When the Pressure (Hunting) is High
When the Pressure (Hunting) is High By Ryan Graden I grew up hunting with a great bunch of guys from my church. Most of them were farmers who had plenty of land and enjoyed the company of a city boy and his dad. Deer drives were our method of hunting and with these guys on […]
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The Hunting Buddy
The Hunting Buddy By Earl Taylor Vivek Murthy, a former surgeon general of the United States, has said in recent years that the most prevalent health issue in the country is not cancer or heart disease or obesity. It is isolation. Murthy’s comment is good news to us who are overweight; finding a friend should […]
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Become A Better Blood Tracker
Become A Better Blood Tracker By Nick Johnson It was late October, three years ago. I received a phone call from my good friend Josh Sievers and his voice sounded like someone had just let the air out of his sails; not typical for Josh. “I need your help walking a blood trail with me […]
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Public Land Bucks
Public Land Bucks By Gary Faith When it comes to chasing of public land whitetail, I am constantly looking for that tip or tactic that is going to drastically swing the momentum of opportunity my way. I’m always searching for the hidden secret that will allow me to be ahead of the curve. Truth be […]
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Understanding Broadhead and Arrow Set-up
Understanding Your Broadhead and Arrow Set-up Archery and bowhunting have changed tremendously in the last 40 years, so understanding your broadhead and arrow set-up has changed as well. In recent years, arrow weight and Front of Center (FOC) have become hot topics among archers. Fifteen years ago, the trends leaned towards lighter, faster arrows. […]
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Deer Scents and How to Use Them
Deer Scents and How to Use Them Eliminating Human Scent The foundation of scent control lies in minimizing your human odor. This starts with meticulous hygiene. Showering with scent-free soap, washing your hunting clothes in scent-free detergent, and avoiding scented products are essential steps. In our house, we use scent-free detergent all year round […]
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Analyzing Your Shot What Next
Analyzing Your Shot What Next The moment of truth has finally arrived and all of your hard work has paid off: you got your shot on that whitetail you’ve been after for so long. Your arrow struck and your animal has bound out of sight. The impact was not enough to let the animal expire […]
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Upgrading to a Straight Walled Cartridge
Upgrading to a Straight Walled Cartridge I was 8 the first time I got to tag along with my dad for the most exciting day of the year: opening day of Iowa’s first shotgun season. This was the day I became hooked on deer hunting. I loved it from the sitting in freezing temperatures in […]
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