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The fall colors are starting to appear. The temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting a little shorter. It is mid-October and everyone who hunts are starting to get excited about heading...

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When it comes to bow season, your success heavily depends on how much you decide to spend on preparation ahead of the season. Regardless of what type of land you are hunting on, be it public land,...

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Whether you’re fairly new to turkey hunting, or have been hunting them for years, you’ve probably spooked your fair share of birds. It’s just part of the package when it comes to...

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Regardless of whether you’ve been shooting for several years or you just started, you’ll find that a release aid can help improve upon your shooting more than anything else. You will...

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To ensure that you are ready for deer season, there are a lot of things that you need to do to prepare. It helps to have a to-do list that you can pull out each year to make sure that you are ready...

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A 3D archery course is ultimately a course that features 3D game targets in bushes and real-life hunting setting positions. All of these targets have lung, heart, and body sections. Generally, a...

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Similar to people, bucks have their own individual personality. Some of them have poor attitudes, while others are difficult to get riled up. Some of them are lovers and set on breeding, while...

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There are plenty of big-game animals in North America, but elk tend to have the most distinct habits of them all that require various hunting strategies to be successful as a hunter. For instance,...

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What You Need To Know About Using a Bow to Spot-and-Stalk Whitetail Bucks There are a few times when stalking deer is ideal, but this is something that is extremely difficult to pull off...

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If you want to ensure that you next moose hunt is a memorable and successful one, here are five tips that you will want to keep in mind. Tip #5: It is a good idea to ensure you hunt in areas that...

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Bowhunters that hunt whitetails often want to go on a western elk hunt as well; it is ultimately a bucket list item for them. Elk hunting in the mountains; well, there is nothing like it, being...

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How big of an animal can your bow kill? As more and more women and youth begin to take up bowhunting, the question regarding the amount of arrow energy that is being used is important. Each year,...

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If you want to be as successful as possible when you go elk hunting, you can learn a number of in-the-field strategies and techniques that you can use. These techniques and strategies can help you...

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There are various ways of hunting for bears that can be highly successfully and incredibly exciting. One such tactic is known as spot and stalk hunting, which is incredibly popular out...

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Each year, deer hunters across the U.S. look forward to one special moment in the fall—that moment when they’re finally able to step foot into their treestand. Many hunters live for the...

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Deer enjoy being lazy during the warm months of summer. Food tends to be plentiful, and the rut is not at the forefront of a buck’s mind. Deer hunters enjoy extended summer vacations and...

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Will this be the year? Did you draw that tag? It is hard to hunt elk, and there are definitely no guarantees. If you are out to make your challenge harder by hunting elk with a bow or it simply was...

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So, you’ve gotten your bow tuned and your shooting is precise. You have some vacation time coming up, and you plan on taking it around bowhunting season. When fall comes around, which animal...

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Statistics show that accidents involving tree stands are the number one cause of injuries involving hunters each season. In fact, estimates show that one in every three hunters who opt to hunt from...

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With longer days and warmer temperatures, summer stands to be the best time to focus on refining your archery shooting skills. For most bow hunters, practicing during the summer is common, but...

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What exactly is 3D archery? As a general rule, when a bowhunter speaks about 3D, they are talking about shooting life-like targets of three-dimension—normally which are made from foam and...

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Regardless of whether you are a seasoned buck hunter or a new hunter heading out for the first time ever, the following tips can help ensure that this season is a successful one. Tip #1 Deer can...

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Habits are things that are done on a repetitive basis in a predictable manner. So, when you are hunting mature whitetail deer, habits are exactly what you look for. Here are some habits that you...

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In the world of turkey hunting, there are primarily two groups of individuals: those who prefer to use a stick and string and those who prefer to use shotguns. Now, there is a crossover between...

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Bow hunting wild turkey can be very exciting and if done properly, fruitful as well. Hunting wild turkeys using a bow takes skill and patience, that is why not many hunters embark on this difficult...

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If you have hunted moose before, then you are likely familiar with the fact that they are graceful, especially in their natural habitat. They can be bold and timid, all at the same time. They can...

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Once turkey season is over, it is several months before deer season begins. The days seem to just drag on and on with very little else to do throughout the day and evening. For that long of a...

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Lifelines for tree stands aren’t fancy and they aren’t new, but they are definitely important – especially when it comes to your life out in the woods. A tree stand lifeline a...

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Below you are going to find a very detailed, in-depth how-to turkey hunting guide. This guide is full of  advice and tips that explain not only the basics, but various other information that...

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As opening day of bow season approaches, everyone hopes that they will get that early season deer. Some will, but there are some that won’t because of mistakes that they make as the season...

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As long as you perform efficient scouting, proper stand setup, and hunting practices, you can be highly successful at hunting the whitetail during the annual rut. Once you get things setup during...

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Hunting for deer can be challenging and exciting all at the same time. It is not an easy sport, particularly for individuals who have never participated in it before. However, for individuals who...

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Maybe your hunting ground has been in your family for generations, or maybe you have enough money to buy or lease some private property. You might even have the good fortune to know a guy who knows...

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Believe it or not, deer are peculiar little creatures and can be pretty tough to actually get a handle on. In order to actually figure how to kill a deer, you must first determine where their home...

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The rut is the perfect time of year for a deer hunter, and it is that time of year again. Unfortunately, it can be headache trying to get a deer on camera. You’ve seen him all year, but now...

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For many, the opening of deer season is like a national holiday. In some areas, schools even shut down. In others, families continue traditions and rites are passed. Guns go off, arrows go flying...

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Deer Crossings: 8 Different Types That You Should Be Hunting Should you work hard or should you work smart? We say you should work hard and work smart! This is particularly true when you are...

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Is It True That You’ll Find Big Bucks If You Find Big Rubs? As a hunter, you know the importance of seeking out the various signs that deer leave behind in the woods. One of the most obvious...

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What You Need To Know About Conducting a Trail Camera Survey Over the last three decades, there have been numerous innovations with deer hunting, though the most significant is probably related to...

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Bowhunting season is upon us! Be sure you are prepared for it. More often than not, you feel confident that you will be able to fill up your tags early in the season. While some will,...

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Many archers assume that the more weight that they have with a bow, they more they'll be able to hunt. However, this isn't necessarily true. The only reason you would need or want a heavier bow is...

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Whitetail Deer Season: Improve Your Chances With These 3 Deer Facts With whitetail deer season just around the corner, it is crucial that you get up-to-date on some deer facts. Whether you are a...

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It’s a sad but true fact that many moose hunters are unsuccessful. Sometimes, it is only bad luck. Other times, it is the hunter’s lack of details regarding the hunt. If you’re...

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If you want to be successful at elk hunting, you need to know how to stalk a herd – and stalk the herd the right way. You’ll need to be able to stay close to the herd for more than a...

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If you typically wait until the last minute to prepare for deer season, then this year is the time to change your ways. You need to start preparing right now for opening day so that you can be...

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Pre-Rut to Post-Rut: The Best Decoy Set-Ups and Why They Work Some hunters tend to stay away from decoys, but they can actually be really helpful if you know how to set them up. Here are the...

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Moose Hunting: 3 Best States to Get Your Big Kills and What You Should Know In the United States, the moose is considered one of the largest game animals. The population of this animal continues...

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Antelope Hunting: The Best States for Bow Hunting Most U.S. states have an abundance of antelopes roaming throughout their countryside and are primarily found in shortgrass prairies. However,...

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Bowfishing is a sport that is great for all ages. From beginners to seasoned bowhunters, you can enjoy the sport by looking for a challenge aside from targets to shoot. Regardless of whether you...

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Introduction So, what is 3D archery? Basically, it refers to the shooting at 3 dimensional targets that are life-like. These targets are made from foam and mimic real hunting situations....

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Elk hunting is becoming more and more popular, especially for hunters who are looking for a more challenging experience that requires additional skill and endurance. If you’re one to enjoy...

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Deer aren’t out much in the summer, and it most certainly isn’t the time for you to go hunting for bucks. However, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything for you to do....

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Bowfishing can be compared to bowhunting, except that you are hunting in the water, you're shooting a lot more, it's warmer and you can talk to your friends. You'll need the right gear (including...

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When you head out to hunt, you want to be comfortable. You will likely be in colder-than-usual temperatures, so you’ll need to layer your clothing. However, there is a method to layering your...

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So, you have heard all about bowfishing and you are now interested in giving it a go. However, you don’t have a clue as to where or how to get started with it. Bowfishing is a very unique...

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Since the 2012 release of The Hunger Games, the popularity of youth archery has grown. However, there are still some kids that aren’t extremely interested in archery. If you are wanting to...

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Considered a sport, 3D archery is a specific style of target archery. If you ask someone about it, they will be very quick to tell you that it is fun and addicting. Regardless of your skill level...

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3 Best U.S. States for Bear Hunting and What to Expect Bear hunting is one of those things that a hunter (and even some non-hunters) want to check off of their bucket list. There is something...

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Bowfishing Tips for 3 Different Types of Fish with Your Parker StingRay Bow Bowfishing can be compared to bowhunting, except that you are hunting in the water, you're shooting a lot more, it's...

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If you're an avid hunter, you know the importance of being able to mimic animal sounds while out in the woods. For those that are new to hunting, this may not be something that you have realized...

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As a coyote hunting rookie, you have probably spent some time reading some online articles and watching videos to try to increase your success. However, when you get out in the wild, you seem to be...

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So, you've had little to no luck all spring long while you've been hunting turkey. It's getting late in the season and you are determined to get a gobbler if it's the last thing that you do. Now,...

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Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to gear up and get ready to hunt some turkeys. Before you head out, though, you need to make sure that you are well-equipped with a few tips...

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Fishing Gear: Basic Essentials You Need in Your Tackle Box Before you head out to the river or lake, you need to make sure that your tackle box is armed with the essential fishing gear. Here are...

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Camping Checklist: The Basic Essentials That You Need Before you go camping, you need to make sure that you have the essentials that you need to ensure your camping experience is a hit. Full Draw...

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3 Crossbows to Consider for Your Hunting Success In order to be a successful hunter or archer, it’s crucial that you have a good crossbow under your belt. Here are three crossbows that we...

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3 Vital Reasons to Use a Ground Blind While Hunting Most hunters use tree blinds and don’t think twice about having a ground blind place. However, when used in the right way and placed in...

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3D Archery Competition: 5 Tips for Success 3D archery is very stressful, engaging and even addicting. It’s among the best ways to sharpen your bowhunting skills. However, it only takes a few...

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Spring Turkey Hunting: 3 Popular Arrangements for Decoys Some absolutely despise turkey decoys while others swear by them. As long as you have the right decoys and have them placed properly,...

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A Summer Flood is Perfect for Bowfishing for Gar and Carp When the heavy rainstorms and thunderstorms come through in the summer, it's a wonderful time to go bowfishing. As long as you know how to...

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5 Tips You Have to Know Before You Go Turkey Hunting Turkey hunting is an excellent skill to have, but it takes time and a lot of practice. However, it's definitely fun to learn and exciting when...

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5 Locations to Travel to for Prize Bowfishing Opportunities If you're tired of bowfishing in your local vicinity, it may be time to venture out to some other areas. If you aren't sure where to...

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How to Choose the Broadhead by Type of Game For a hunt to be successful, you need to have a high-quality, sharp broadhead. There are three different types of broadheads that you can choose for...

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Turkey Bowhunting: Helpful Tactics to Hunt That Turkey Hardcore bowhunters are always looking for a hunt that is going to please and challenge them. One of the best games to hunt for this type of...

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2 Extremely Helpful Tips for Better Bowfishing Although bowfishing is not only for summertime, it is a popular time for seasoned regular hunters to take up the new sport. After all, when you're an...

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How to Get Started with Your First 3D Archery Tournament 3D archery is quickly becoming a very popular sport in the hunting world. It is a great way to keep your bowhunting skills sharp during the...

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Late Season Deer Hunting: What You Need to Know for Success Anyone that has been hunting for some time knows that late season hunting is all about the food. However, if you're new to late-season...

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Deer Season Phases: How to Change up Tactics in the Tree Stand In order to be successful in your hunt, you need to know what you're doing. You need your tree hunt to be in the right place or you...

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4 Tips to Follow for a Successful Fishing Trip in the Fall and Early Winter If you're a seasoned fisher, then you may know the lay of the land. However, if you're newer to fishing, then it may be...

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Don't Go Hunting Before Reading These Tree Stand Safety Tips Most hunters nowadays use tree stands. In fact, it is one of the most common pieces of hunting equipment that is used. However, if they...

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4 Steps to Choosing the Most Appropriate Bowhunting Jacket Bowhunters are probably the most focused of hunters. They have to focus on all elements in order to shoot accurately. Because accuracy is...

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When the rut is on its way, it's important to prepare yourself. You need to know what to look for so that you know when the rut arrives. This is especially true since there are a variety of...

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When it comes to choosing the most appropriate draw weight for your bow, it is a matter of personal preference. There is no clear-cut weight for everyone. Instead, it depends on a person's...

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Seasoned hunters know the importance of hiding their scent when they go hunting. However, amateurs may be unaware of the need to do this or how to do it. Deer have a very acute sense of smell and...

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TANNER’S BULL   Fire ants have learned that if they lock their legs together they can create a raft that allows them to float and weather the worst floods.  A single ant will...

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Wow, can you beleive in a few short weeks archery season will be here, in Sputh Carolina it opens up next week, where did the summer go? I hope all of you have a great season. And to help out I am...

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Whether you already love fishing and want more excitement, you're a dedicated hunter looking to add something new to your hobby, or you're a new hunter looking for an exciting past time you can...

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If you have an interest in archery and hunting, you will come across the question of whether recurve or compound bows are better sooner or later. Whether on blogs or talking to other hunters or...

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How Different Camouflage Patterns Work In Different Areas For every hunter, the question of which camouflage clothes (known as camo) to choose is an important one. First developed by the military,...

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Find the Perfect Sight for your Bow Sights can greatly improve your shot whether you are into archery as a sport or as a recreational activity. Although it is true that using one would not...

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Exploring the World of PSE Crossbows One of the leading manufacturers of archery products in the world is PSE archery. The company was started by Pete Shepley back in 1970, it's now the largest...

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Bowfishing is a thrilling sport that combines the satisfaction of fishing with the excitement and adrenaline of hunting. Bowfishing is done without sites, relying on the skill, precision and aim of...

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Here at Full Draw Archery, we're proud to stock a wide range of Rage broadheads. When you're hunting for game, top quality broadheads for your arrows are an absolute must. Valued for their...

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Any time of life is a good time to take up hunting and archery, but there's nothing quite like discovering and nurturing a love of the sport from a young age. Young archers have the chance to...

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Archery and hunting make for great sport and outdoor activity for men and women of all ages. Here at Full Draw Archery we are proud to stock a range of hunting equipment, clothing and accessories...

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For greater accuracy and improved velocity and distance, a compound bow is the perfect choice. We are proud to stock a range of high quality compound bows to meet your archery and bow hunting...

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Whether you're out bow hunting or getting in some practice, you need high quality and functional clothing that will do its job perfectly, letting you focus on your bow skills. From sturdy footwear...

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How to Capture the Hunt with an Archery Camera Hunting with archery is an exciting and highly skilled sport. It’s fun to get out there with your friends or family, tracking the game, and...

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3 Tree Stand Tips for Archers When you’re hunting, your position is as important as your bow, arrows, and other equipment. Even if you have all of the best gear, you probably won’t get...

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Bow hunting wild turkey can be very exciting and if done properly, fruitful as well. Hunting wild turkeys using a bow takes skill and patience, that is why not many hunters embark on this difficult...

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If you like hunting as much as I do I am sure you like eating what you kill. Opening day of TN turkey season found me in my blind with my PSE DNA SP bow in hand waiting on the gobblers, I had been...

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ENJOY THIS ARTICLE FROM A LOCAL MAGAZINE (256 MAGAZINE) “Bow Hunting Done Right” Local hunter and archery store owner, Ronnie Kimbrough knows hunting fun and adventure! From Wyoming...

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Everything went great… When we flew in into camp there were sheep all around us. Unfortunately the next day despite 8 miles of hiking up and down in the mountains we didn't see a single...

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After two unsuccessful bison hunts in British Columbia over 25 days — fighting snow storms, snow shoes, crunchy snow, -20 below temps, little sleep and closing down the season in late...

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Scouting cameras are used by hunters to capture photographs and images of the game that they are pursuing out in the wild. Sometimes scouting cameras work and sometimes they don't; however, there...

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Tree stands were ultimately developed for the hunter to have increased visibility of their game but ensure that the intended game has no visibility of the hunter. Tree stands also ensure that the...

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Hunting may depend on your patience and skills, but the tools that you have on hand are also pertinent when it comes to how effective your hunting will be. Without the right tools, catching your...

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When it comes to a clean kill, it doesn’t just take a skilled archer; it takes the right broadhead. It doesn’t matter if you have good or bad form as a shooter, the need for a quality...

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Archery is no longer a sport or hobby for only adults. If you love archery and are looking for a way to introduce your children into the sport, then you’ve come to the right place. Full Draw...

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Hunters that are pursuing deer and large game need a reliable scouting camera. With a consistent hunting camera – and a few essential scouting camera accessories – hunters can quickly...

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Basic Bowfishing Tips, Tricks & Techniques Avid bow hunters that enjoy fishing have learned that bowfishing is an exciting way to combine the two of their favorite activities. Bowfishing is...

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Bowfishing Safety Slides: What They Are and How They Help Fish arrow snap-back is something that occurs more frequently than a bowfisher would like, and can be deadly under the right...

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Sitka Gear, camouflage hunting pants, shirts, jackets, gloves, hats and more. For your convenience, here is a size chart: SIZE RANGE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X LARGE 2X LARGE 3X LARGE...

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We carry the Sitka Gear hunting clothing line. Just type in Sitka Gear in the search box at the top right of this page and you can browse around all our Sitka products, or simply click here to...

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