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A few years ago, I was prepping for a pronghorn hunt and religiously practicing to be proficient at 50 yards. Previously, I had primarily bowhunted whitetails, with shots no farther than 25 yards. I became so stressed and anxious about making perfect shots that I suddenly couldn’t hit a paper plate at close range. I … Read more
Heading to a new place can extend your hunting season, expand your opportunities, and give you a shot at a bigger buck than anything your home state has to offer. Here’s how to do it right. Research the tag situation: Some states offer over-the-counter tags for non-residents, while others require you to accumulate points or … Read more
Chasing bulls with a bow is often considered the pinnacle of big game hunting in North America — and for good reason. Tagging an elk with archery tackle is a tough task. Especially if you’ve never hunted the species before and live outside of an elk state, just getting started can be a challenge — … Read more
Most deer hunters sit 20 feet up. Some stay concealed in a ground blind. And then there are a select few who simply sneak through the whitetail woods on foot. Although unconventional and challenging, bowhunting whitetails on the ground without a blind is possible. Stalking or posting up in natural cover offers more flexibility. If … Read more
Grunt tubes and other calls can draw in bucks that wouldn’t otherwise walk past your stand, but can you call too much trying to get one within range? Absolutely — even during peak rut activity. Strategic, well-spaced series of grunts or bleats can fool mature bucks. But constant calling just doesn’t sound natural, and even … Read more
A calm, dry day definitely makes for the most pleasant experience in a deer stand, but you could still enjoy success when conditions are less than perfect. Wind We all know wind can kill us if we’re not completely scent-free or sitting in the right stand, but a moderate breeze can actually work to your … Read more
Deer decoys can be a pain to transport into the woods and have to be used correctly, but it can be a worthwhile strategy for the whitetail rut. Most bowhunters won’t head into the field without a grunt call and rattle bag in the fall, but deer decoys are not nearly as popular. While calls … Read more
