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The Top 6 Turkey Broadheads, From a Seasoned Bowhunter

Apr 21, 2023 | 0 |

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Bowhunting turkeys is the ultimate challenge. Bowhunters are tasked with convincing a mature Tom to go against its natural breeding style and come within range, and then they have to make a clean and ethical shot while remaining undetected. Every single piece of equipment for a turkey hunter matters–especially the broadheads. Turkey hunting is incredibly […]

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8-Year-Old Makes Great Shot To Harvest His First Turkey Using a Bow

Mar 22, 2023 | 0 |

A young bowhunter takes aim at a turkey.

There’s no doubt about it, hunters are starting into the tradition younger than ever and we’re all for it. Almost every state wildlife agency has either lowered their minimum age requirements substantially, or better yet, they’ve eliminated them completely allowing hunters to start whenever their parents feel they are responsible enough to go afield with […]

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Product Profile: The TrophyLine Venatic Saddle and Onyx Platform

Mar 8, 2023 | 0 |

TrophyLine

The Venatic Saddle and Onyx Platform aren’t the first of their kind to be offered to the deer hunting community, but they are both stylized and on the cutting edge of what has become available to us. Between their approach and their engineering, these two products are on the cusp of changing what we think […]

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5 Unconventional Hunting Techniques You Have to Try

Mar 1, 2023 | 0 |

We may watch it on television or see the videos, but we haven’t always had the chance to try some of these hunting techniques, and it’s about time we started. For our purposes here, we’ll stick to the North American game animals that we know and love the best, but if you’re interested in other […]

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6 Smells That Will Spook a Deer

Feb 24, 2023 | 0 |

Craig Raleigh

Since we all know that eventually, inevitably whitetail deer smell everything that is floating on the air within their range, then we should be on a continual search to omit those items that will spook them and send them into the next county. So, let’s look at a few of the things that we may […]

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Hunting Leases: How to Find One Local, in Another State

Feb 4, 2023 | 0 |

So you’ve finally decided to spread your wings and hunt in another state? Public land sounds good, but maybe you don’t want to fight the crowds. A guided hunt sounds good, too, but maybe you want to hunt more than a few days and be in control of your hunt. Well if this is the […]

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Rut Daniels Hilariously Fills the Freezer With Big Buck That ‘Didn’t Go 20’

Jan 20, 2023 | 0 |

Unless you’re a newer hunter, or if you’ve been living under a rock the last three or four years, you’ve likely heard of Rut Daniels. There’s little doubt that he’s the top comedic hunting persona in the business right now. No doubt you’ve seen him on Facebook or Instagram bragging about how great of a […]

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Curious Buck Checks Out Bowhunter and Fallen Deer

Jan 17, 2023 | 0 |

Whitetail deer are predisposed to have a healthy fear of humans. The slightest sound, smell, or movement determined as foreign to them will elicit a tail of white high in the air followed by a quick retreat. Every once in a while, though, a deer comes along that mixes things up. This eye-opening video shows a […]

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Bowhunter Captures Pass-Through Shot With Reverse-Angle Camera

Jan 14, 2023 | 0 |

It goes without saying that it’s dang hard to capture a hunt on camera, but when it does all come together like you’d hope it would, it sure is worth it. Even then, though, getting right angle on the actual shot and harvest is easily the hardest part of the process, as you have to […]

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Girl’s First Buck Reaction is Priceless

Jan 9, 2023 | 0 |

The thrill of getting that first buck is something one never forgets. And it’s even better when you get to share that moment with family. One thing we love about the modern era of hunting is that these moments are increasingly being captured on video, creating a lasting memory of the experience that younger hunters […]

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Why You Need to Learn to Shoot With Your Off Hand

Jan 3, 2023 | 0 |

The idea of shooting with your off hand is an old one, but it tends to take a back seat to the practice we do before and sometimes during the season. For recreational shooters who just want to change things up, this could be a fun and competitive thing to do with your friends and […]

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Michigan Bowhunter Misses Buck and Gets Rare Second Chance

Jan 2, 2023 | 0 |

Misses are frustrating part of hunting. How many do you wish you could have a second chance on? The part that hurts the most is that in most instances, you’re only going to get one chance at a more mature buck. They simply don’t make many mistakes, especially in a state like Michigan, that I […]

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