Archery: Bows, Crossbows And Accessories
Gear Review: Garmin Xero A1i Pro
The rangefinding bow sight got even better with several notable improvements for bowhunters and target shooters. When Garmin debuted its Xero A1i rangefinding bow sight at the Archery Trade Association Show in 2018, the company’s booth was swarmed by media, buyers, and even the competition for days. The revolutionary technology was completely new to the […]
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Tough, 3-Legged Michigan Buck Named Tripod Sends Hunter on Multi-Year Quest to Harvest Him
This buck proves just how tough deer can be. Most hunters are aware of how tough whitetail deer are to kill. They are extremely wily, crafty, and cunning animals with a nose for danger. However, we sometimes underestimate just how tough these animals are too. Their will to survive through extraordinary circumstances and the odds […]
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Late Season Deer Hunting Michigan: How to Fill Your Freezer at the Last Minute
Michigan’s late seasons offer a last gasp chance to fill the freezer. Every hunter knows Michigan is one of the most pressured deer hunting states out there. We have a 15-day regular firearms season hunted by nearly half a million people. We also have many hunters tagging out on multiple bucks thanks to the deer […]
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Hunting for Beginners: 7 Hunts Ideal for First Time Outdoorsmen and Women
These are the best options for new hunters. Hunting has probably the largest learning curve of any outdoor activity out there. Many people think pursuing and harvesting wild game is easy. Until they get out into the field and start hunting for themselves. Usually, the first hunt is a bit of a wake-up call for […]
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Hunter Smokes Big Buck on Camera During Indiana Shotgun Deer Season
This bolt-action makes short work of a big buck in the firearms deer season. Indiana is something of an overlooked state when it comes to deer hunting season. To be fair, it’s sandwiched between two arguable deer hunting meccas in Ohio and Illinois. It’s also a state where access to private land is best since public […]
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Hunter Gets Incredible Second Chance on Massive, 7.5-Year-Old Whitetail
Some of the most memorable hunts are the deer we have the most history with. While many hunters want to shoot the largest buck in the woods, there is something to be said for harvesting a buck based entirely on age. Because once bucks get over 5.5 years of age, they become incredibly hard to […]
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8 Ridiculous Gimmick Hunting Products That Just Didn’t Work
These products were designed more for people than deer hunting. If there is one thing every deer hunter learns the hard way, it is that there is a sucker born every minute. Let’s face it, the outdoor world is filled with tons of silly gimmick hunting gear products that just do not work as advertised. A […]
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Whitetail Buck Is Completely Oblivious to Hunter Tapping Him With Arrow
This unbelievable footage will leave you scratching your head. We’ve seen some pretty strange videos of deer this season, with many showing a complete lack of fear around humans, which isn’t good. The following video might be the best yet and will undoubtedly leave you wondering if this buck is curious, overly friendly or downright dumb. Kyle Schwabenbauer, co-host of the television show Wired […]
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Out-of-State Hunting: Best Ways to Improve Your Success
Out of state hunting doesn’t have to be the daunting task that it seems to be. For any nonresident, hunting license requirements are the first thing to address when it comes to hunting in a different state. Whether you are hunting deer during the archery season, aiming shotguns at migratory waterfowl, or chasing that big […]
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Coues Deer: Finding, Hunting, and Appreciating This Special Deer Species
Hunting the elusive “grey ghost” is unlike any other whitetail pursuit. The coues deer – odocoileus virginianus couesi – is a whitetail subspecies found exclusively in North America, primarily in southeastern Arizona as well as New Mexico and Sonora, Mexico. While still big game animals, coues whitetail deer are significantly smaller than their northern relatives, […]
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