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Do Deer Decoys Work? These Are a Few Situations Where They Do, and Some Where They Don’t

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Deer Decoys

This is when you should and shouldn’t utilize decoys to attract deer. Using decoys is a popular way of hunting for many species like waterfowl and predators. But it’s far less popular for whitetail deer. Deer hunting enthusiasts and enthusiasts of other big game just don’t take advantage of decoying like they should. If you […]

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Will Hunting and Fishing Ever Cease Being an American Tradition?

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Hunting and Fishing

Will hunting and fishing ever cease being American traditions? As outdoorsmen and women, we’d like to think hunting and fishing are deeply enshrined traditions that will live forever. But will they always be that way? Before we begin, let me first say I don’t play political blame games. America is deeply divided politically right now, […]

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Leupold’s ‘Project Hunt’ Contest Seeks to Capture Your Fall Adventures on Film


Here’s your chance to immortalize your 2021 hunting season with expert help. Enter the Project Hunt contest, and your hunt could be filmed and shared by Leupold. How cool would it be to have a professional videographer follow you throughout your hunting season? You’ve probably dreamt of the possibility, but have always had to come […]

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5 Off-Season Hunting Projects to Start Working On Now


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Here are five off-season hunting projects that could use a little attention.  Deer season is over, and most deer hunters are already thinking about next year. However, before we push the envelope too fast, there are several off-season hunting projects to complete. Deer hunting truly is a year-round effort, and when the season starts, we […]

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Can Hiking and Hunting Ever Coexist in the Same Place, at the Same Time?


Hiking and Hunting

Can hiking and hunting really coexist? Hiking and hunting are two vastly different hobbies. The thing they have in common is the public lands that are an ideal playground for both activities. It often comes up as a subject of debate: Can hunters and hikers coexist and enjoy their favorite outdoor activity in the same […]

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Avalanche of Wild Hogs Catches Hunters by Surprise

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hog hunting

You’ve probably never seen this many hogs at one time. There are few things more fun than hunting wild hogs. They’re pesky, aggressive and downright annoying. And, they make for great target practice. However, here’s one way to hunt them that looks like even more fun than usual. Just make sure when there’s an avalanche, […]

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4 Pieces of Lawn Care Equipment That’ll Serve You Well Prepping Your Hunting Property


Execute double duty with these cordless lawn care devices that will help get your hunting property in shape. Face it: there’s work to do. If you don’t take time in the offseason to address the land your hunting property sits on, you’re going to feel awfully guilty once October rolls around. The fact is, this […]

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