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Top 5 Things to Know about Brassica Food Plots

August 1, 2022   |  From Articles

If you’ve paid attention to the hunting media in the past decade, you know that brassicas have received a lot of praise. Brassicas are fast-growing annual forages that provide excellent nutrition for deer. When deer catch on to the palatability and attraction of brassicas, few plants can influence a herd...

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15 New Hunting Guns for 2022

July 29, 2022   |  From Galleries

Go boom. That’s what guns are supposed to do. But some guns do it more accurately, more reliably, and with more style. Check out these 15 rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders all available in Realtree camo, and in just in time for 2022-2023 hunting seasons.

David Blanton’s Best Trail Camera Tips

July 28, 2022   |  From Articles

Some hunters might not like summer, but I think it’s an exciting season, mainly because of the information and entertainment I enjoy while running trail cameras. The process is pure fun, letting me savor the woods during the off-season and glimpse deer and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Moreover,...

Iowa Law Expands Rifle Options for Late-Season Antlerless Hunts

July 28, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Iowa is the place of dreams for deer hunters. Tags are difficult to draw, but when you do, the state is a big-buck mecca. Now, controversial new rules will also boost opportunities for antlerless deer. Recently, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law expanding deer hunting rifle options...

The 10 Most Annoying Catch Phrases in Hunting

July 27, 2022   |  From Articles

If you watch outdoor TV or online videos, read hunting articles (maybe like this one), or follow hunting influencer types on social media, you’re bound to pick up on the lingo. There’s a catalog of common words and sayings you’re likely to hear. And then you’ll likely hear them again...

15 Fascinating Facts About Whitetail Biology and Behavior

July 25, 2022   |  From Articles

One of the most interesting aspects of deer hunting is observing whitetails in their natural habitat. Seeing what they do and determining why they do it can be exhilarating. And although we still don’t know everything about whitetails, biologists have made great advancements in the past 20 years. Check out...

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8 Things You Can Use to Bait Deer

July 25, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Baiting deer is a controversial topic among hunters. In some states, it's part of the hunting tradition. In others, it's long been illegal. Even where baiting is allowed, there are usually strict guidelines on how it can and can’t be done. Some common restrictions regulate: Animals that can or can’t...

No Ducks from Canada? Bird Flu Sparks Import Ban

July 20, 2022   |  The Duck Blog

American waterfowl hunters heading to Canada this fall might face another virus concern, but not from the virus they expected. Because of a large-scale outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly called the bird flu — hunters are currently not allowed to import meat from game birds taken in...

Why and How to Scout Summer Scrapes

July 19, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

A few years ago, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources banned the use of minerals to attract deer. Officials believed that might help stop the threat and spread of chronic wasting disease. I’m all for doing everything we can to stop CWD, but the ban threw a monkey wrench into...

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11 New Compound Bows for 2022

July 19, 2022   |  From Galleries

The 2022 lineup of new hunting bows is now available nationwide, and there are models to suit every shooting style and preference. Although it’s difficult to really compare bows without shooting them all side-by-side, you can at least learn a lot by researching specs and features ahead of time. If...

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The 10 Toughest Game Animals in North America

July 19, 2022   |  From Galleries

Is there really such a thing as a “tough” game animal? After all, a bullet or arrow through the vitals will do the job on anything, from squirrels to elephants, right? That’s true. But equally true is that some critters, due to the size of their vitals, thickness of hide,...

3 Killer Summer Trail Camera Tactics

July 17, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Trail cameras can be great tools to aid in your success as a deer hunter, and hunters love to use them in the summer. But they can become too much of a good thing, too. Using them incorrectly can be a detriment to your hunting efforts. Applying these tactics in...

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