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Whitetail tactics used for elk hunting

Leveraging Whitetail Tactics for Elk Hunting

The elk are dodgy, and the hunting pressure can be fierce. But, when successful, it can feel like a hard-earned badge of honor.

I like it.

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Deer Hunting Stories With Dad

Deer Hunting Stories With Dad

Less than an hour after I settled into my stand, I heard a gunshot from the direction of where my dad was sitting. My ears perked up. I waited. Then I heard another shot. I carefully and deliberately retrieved my phone from my pocket and texted him, “Was that you?” 

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Deer hunting summer prep

Deer Hunting Summer Prep and Camaraderie

The chores of prepping blinds, hanging stand sets and sighting in weapons can be a daunting undertaking but if you're fortunate to have some good friends or family to help, the tasks can be entertaining. Don’t try to do it all yourself, a second set of hands makes some jobs much easier.
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Ten Commandments of an Okayest Hunter

The Ten Commandments of an Okayest Hunter

Failure can be our best teacher. Failure can also create some of the funniest situations and memories. Embrace failure. Know that you're not alone, and hunters of all calibers have failed somewhere along the way. If they didn't, they wouldn't be great at hunting. 
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Okayest Hunter Deer Hunting

Be Willing to be Okay at Deer Hunting

When I first started hunting, I spent several years hunting in the same spot, in the same stand, etc. Although I don't regret that time, it wasn't the best way to level up and learn more. It wasn't until I deployed humility and started trying new things that I truly learned more and leveled up as a hunter.
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Mentoring New Hunters

Mentoring New Hunters

Much of the time when someone is brand new to hunting it might be best not to be an "expert". And here's why. They are NEW! Most of the time they want the basics, the how to get started.
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Do You Really Need a Turkey Choke?

Do You Really Need a Turkey Choke?

We are currently in the golden age of Turkey, technology! Let's face it. There's something available for all budgets and styles of hunting. Whether you want to chase gobblers up close and personal with a .410 or reach out and touch one with a 10 gauge. There are a ton of choke, load, and gun options available! 
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What Do You Call A Turkey Hunting Vacation?

What Do You Call A Turkey Hunting Vacation?

Other comments included amazing, glorious, necessary, and "a waste of vacation. Just show up late everyday."

My personal favorites from the list are strutcation, jakation, gobbleratical, and flopcation. If I have to choose, my top choice is strutcation. There's a lot of great options, but which one is your favorite? 

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