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Bowhunting For Whitetail Deer

Whitetail deer are the #1 most popular big game animal in North America. Each fall millions of bowhunters take to the field in pursuit of the majestic whitetail, and for good reason. Whitetail deer possess a keen sense of smell, hearing and sight which make them a difficult target to get within bow range. Below you will find a series of articles and information about bowhunting whitetails including tips on scouting for deer, proper shot placement while bow hunting, calling techniques and other valuable deer hunting information to help make you a more successful bowhunter.

How To Hang A Treestand

Mar 19, 2014 by 3 Comments

The act of hanging a treestand is not complicated. In fact, the tricky part is knowing where to hang one. However, before that can be accomplished, a… Read more…

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Spring Scouting For Whitetail Deer

Mar 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hunter looking at big buck rub

There are many facets to scouting.  Buck sign, doe sign, bedding areas, transition routes, pinch points, trail hubs, rub lines, and scrapes make up most… Read more…

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Treestand Placement – Morning Vs. Evening Stands

Mar 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
Hunter with whitetail buck

One common mistake often made by bow hunters is hunting their stand locations at the wrong time of day.  While scouting for deer sign is an important… Read more…

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Beating The Mid-October Hunting Lull

Jun 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A substantial temperature drop during the October lull can yield big results. Hunter shown wearing Lost Camo. The October lull. Every year it plagues… Read more…

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Pre-Rut Hunting Tactics For October Whitetails

Jun 4, 2012 by 1 Comment

Pre-rut hunts can be just as productive as peak-rut hunts. Talk to many bowhunters today and this is when they’ll say they most want to be in the… Read more…

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Bowhunting Mountain Bucks

Jun 4, 2012 by 20 Comments
Bowhunter carrying backpack in mountains

Although it’s been awhile, one deer hunter can still remember how seductive the thought of chasing whitetails with a bow and arrow was as a young boy…. Read more…

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Deer Hunting Small Property

Jun 4, 2012 by 6 Comments

You must constantly monitor your boundaries to keep unwanted intruders at bay or they will ruin your deer hunt program. The little farm wasn’t much,… Read more…

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Five Top Stand Sites for Pressured Public Land

Aug 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Five Top Stand Sites for Pressured Public Land The black veil of night slowly lifts from your forest surroundings. You exhale in the cold, morning air,… Read more…

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Hunting All Day in a Tree

Aug 11, 2010 by 14 Comments

No pain, no gain. Typically those words are used to remind athletes that victories are earned through tremendous self-sacrifice. But the same axiom can… Read more…

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Bowhunting October Whitetails

Jan 4, 2009 by 4 Comments

You’re chomping at the bit. After months of dreaming about big bucks, and watching your favorite hunting videos repeatedly, the season is finally here…. Read more…

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A Guide to Bowhunting The Rut

Jan 4, 2009 by 3 Comments

The rut is the one time each season when bucks leave their safe zones – the places where they know the curve of every branch and the smell of every… Read more…

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Tips For Treestand Placement

Jan 4, 2009 by 4 Comments

Past 30 yards, bowhunting for whitetail deer becomes much more a game of luck and guesswork. Bucks change their minds and their direction of travel on a… Read more…

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