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List of Best Gear to Bring to the Shooting Range


List of Best Gear to Bring to the Shooting Range

When you are dealing with firearms it is always best to be prepared. There is nothing worse than walking through those doors to the range and remembering a crucial piece of gear that you left at home. When you are headed out to the range, it is important that you remember to bring the correct gear. So what gear do...


Shed Antler Hunting: Your New Favorite Winter Activity


Shed Antler Hunting: Your New Favorite Winter Activity

The months of February and March can be kind of a drag for deer hunters. The hunting season is over, the weather is lousy and next season is a little too far away to be in Go Mode preparing yet. Fortunately, there is one bright spot: the testosterone in bucks and bulls is dropping! This can only mean one thing…...


The Poor Man's Food Plot - a Guide to Attracting Deer to Food Plots


The Poor Man's Food Plot - a Guide to Attracting Deer to Food Plots

Food Plots are incredibly powerful and not only attracting, but also for keeping deer in a particular area, especially if there aren't abundant food sources from farm fields. Lets take a look at the benefits of having food plots to hunt over, from small to large scale operations.    Don't Over Complicate It If you have large tracts of land...


Ticks: A Biology Lesson and Bite Prevention


Ticks: A Biology Lesson and Bite Prevention

Ticks: they’re a hot topic, and for good reason. If you spend much time in the outdoors, chances are that you will have a tick encounter. If you’re like me and seem to be a tick magnet… lots of tick encounters. You can check yourself for ticks after being in the woods, pull them off with tweezers, and get rid...


How to Find and Hunt Whitetail Deer During the Rut


How to Find and Hunt Whitetail Deer During the Rut

 The rut is a magical time of year for bow hunters around the country. Mature whitetail bucks lose there inhibitions in search of hot does to mate with, and fight anything that gets in their way. Lets take a look at some tactics to employ during this time.  Get Close to Bedding Areas getting near bedding areas, in particular on...


How Mechanical Broadheads Work and When to Use Them


How Mechanical Broadheads Work and When to Use Them

Mechanical broadheads are a highly debated topic in archery hunting. Some people swear by mechanical broadheads, and others say they are absolute trash. All broadheads have their pros and cons, and every hunter has their preferences, but there are some aspects of mechanical broadheads that are worth paying attention to. Here is the complete break down of how mechanical broadheads...