Whitetail
10 Killer Big Buck Bow Hunting Ambushes
10 Killer Big Buck Bow Hunting Ambushes Why do top notch hunters shoot quality mature deer year after year? Sure they scout, don’t shoot young bucks, maintain their land, pay attention to the wind, plant food plots, are in big buck country, ect. Yes all of those and many more reasons can attribute to better […]
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Three Tips for a Successful Muzzleloader Season
Three Tips for a Successful Muzzleloader Season One of the most exciting times to harvest a deer is in the snow, during the late muzzleloader season. It’s during this time that I eagerly grab my muzzleloader and go on a mission to harvest does. These does, will be transformed into a batch of mouthwatering jerky […]
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Tips for Party Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons
Tips for Party Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons The Buzz, of Iowa’s gun hunting season is something else. It’s that time of year when hunters gear up, eager to finally get their hands on their shotguns, muzzleloaders and rifles. It’s more than just a hunt; it’s a tradition. A chance to hang out with close friends […]
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Getting Guns Ready for Deer Season
Getting Guns Ready for Deer Season This time every year is one of my favorite times, time to get back to the shooting bench to either verify my gun is sighted in, or set up a new gun and optic for the coming season. After shooting, I’ll have the confidence that I’ll hit my mark […]
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Expert Advice for Bowhunting November
Expert Advice for Bowhunting November November marks what could be called the most special month of the year in the deer woods. The rut comes into full swing and love crazed bucks can find themselves throwing caution to the wind. The opening for breeding seems to be fairly short for bucks so asserting dominance over […]
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2024 Rut Forecast
2024 Rut Forecast As bowhunters, we live for the month of November! The rut, though unpredictable, kicks up and our chances of seeing elusive bucks goes up dramatically as they start becoming more active in the daylight hours. The whitetail rut is a complex and dynamic process, and the timing can vary slightly from year […]
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When the Pressure (Hunting) is High
When the Pressure (Hunting) is High! 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 our team, there […]
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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. The […]
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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 to […]
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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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