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Best Whitetail States for Bowhunters: The Original, Light, and Deep-Sleeper Deer States

PHOTOS: HONEYCUTT CREATIVE Here is a lighthearted assessment of serious Whitetail sleeper states to consider hunting this season. See how your state ranks. One of the finest things about America is its diversity. From coast to coast, there’s a lot of “different” sprinkled throughout. The same is true for its deer hunting, which varies wildly in…

ByJosh HoneycuttDecember 27, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Whitetail Food Plot Playbook

A Playbook for Developing Your Whitetail Food Plot In the Whitetail game, if you’re not planting food plots, you’re missing one of the key aspects contributing to good deer and turkey hunting on your property. Deer need quality food and will travel miles to find it. Simply stated, “if you plant it or build it,…

ByJason AsheMarch 20, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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A Generalist’s Approach To Canadian Whitetail Hunting

It’s 0 – dark thirty as you climb out of your nice warm blankets and begin to prepare for your days hunt. The weather reads a crisp -5C (23F) with a promise of snow in the afternoon as you eat a big breakfast at camp and prepare your gear for the day. 5 giant bucks…

ByNoel LinseyJanuary 25, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How to Make A Deer Mineral Lick

A mineral lick is where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems obtain essential minerals. Mineral licks often occur naturally, providing the sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc required in the springtime for bone, antler, and muscle growth (along with milk production) in deer, moose, elk, and other wildlife. Minerals benefit deer health and antler growth (we think):…

ByNoel LinseyJanuary 16, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Understanding the Whitetail Rut

If you have been fortunate enough to witness the rutting chase of whitetailed deer, you can appreciate the incredible strength and stamina that these grand animals posses. A whitetail buck has his work cut out when it comes to getting the opportunity to breed. When a doe comes into estrus and locates a dominant buck,…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 16, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Winter Whitetail Management – Backyard Feeding

As a dedicated whitetail conservationist, wildlife biologist and big game hunter, I have had the pleasure of managing winter whitetails for more than 25 years. From deeryard operations in the mountains of Quebec, to counting ‘pellet groups’ in Central Ontario as part of a Fish & Wildlife program, to today managing my own backyard program…

ByNA Bow Hunter StaffJanuary 15, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Cold Weather Deer Hunting: Be Prepared

It seems that when the mercury plummets well below the freezing mark the deer hunting action heats up. Deer need more food to fuel their bodies and will typically be up feeding longer in the mornings and earlier in the afternoons. When deer hunting in cold weather, hunters need to be prepared to be in…

ByMike HungleJanuary 15, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Busting The Top 10 Deer Behavior Myths

Understanding the nuances of Whitetail behavior has been the obsession of many a hunter over the decades. Correctly interpreting buck sign like rubs and scrapes, unraveling the truth as to whether or not deer can see colours, and discovering where huge bucks hide out have all intrigued deer hunters. These as well as many other…

ByMark RaycroftJanuary 13, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Lessons Learned: How Unsuccessful Hunts Can Shape You Into a Better Deer Hunter

I have 20 deer seasons under my belt, and Lord willing, I’ll have many more. While I have many mule deer and Whitetail racks in my home, I’m not too proud to say that I should have many, many more. I’ve made countless mistakes over the years that have cost me big time. Of course,…

ByDarron McDougalJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How Weather Affects Deer Movement

I feel like a sausage—an onion-wrapped sausage—as I waddle my way to the tree stand. Layers upon layers of thermal underwear, a sweatsuit, a windbreaker, parka, ski pants, minus 100-degree boots, a neck warmer, toque, and mittens thick enough to safely handle liquid nitrogen have me loaded up and ready to face the absurdly cold…

ByNoel LinseyJanuary 5, 2022Share PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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