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DavidButler

David Butler
David Butler is a Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong hunter. He lives in Normal, Illinois with his wife and son. David enjoys all things outdoors, with an emphasis on land management, deer hunting, and time spent afield with his family.
Latest Articles
How To Determine Your Effective Bow Range
How Much is Too Much When it Comes to the Cost of Archery Equipment?

Is the cost of archery gear out of control? How much is too much when it comes to the cost of archery equipment these days?

velvet buck walking in field
What Do Deer Need Most For Antler Development?

Have you considered what it takes to grow big bucks on your property? What do deer need most for antler development?

hunter in treestand
The Hunter’s Paradox – Why Do We Hunt?

Why do we hunt? Admit it, it's more than just meat, right? What are the reasons you find yourself drawn to the woods each season?

Luke Brewster world record buck
Where Will the Next World Record Whitetail Come From?

Looking back, as well as looking ahead, on trophy bucks. Where will the next world record whitetail come from?

7 Cheap Non Resident Deer Hunts To Try This Year
How To Use a Buck’s Annual Pattern Against Him

Want to use a big buck's behavior against him? Here's a look at how to use a buck's annual pattern against him.

5 Ways To Manipulate A Buck Within Bow Range
4 Ways to Manipulate a Buck Within Bow Range

How will you bring your buck closer this season? Here's a look at how to manipulate a buck within bow range this year.

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Don’t Die: 6 Steps to a Safer Hunting Season

Don't die doing what you love in the whitetail woods. Here's a look at 6 steps to a safe hunting season this fall.

What Would Fred Bear Say?
Top 10 Bowhunters of All Time

Bowhunting has its fair share of legends, both past and present. Here's a look at who some consider the top 10 bowhunters of all time.

5 Reasons You Should Start A Mock Scrape Now
Why You Should Start a Mock Scrape Now

Can mock scrapes really play a role in the success of your deer season? Here are 5 reasons you should start a mock scrape now.