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Weigh the Odds in October

This is the deer hunter’s calculation. You ask yourself if there are low-impact entry and exit routes that will take you to and from a stand. Can you get a true wind in/near the buck’s likely bedding area? If you’re bowhunting, will you have to cut shooting lanes? Can you afford to risk making this buck even more nocturnal in October?

First Look: Elevation and October Mountain Products V3X Bow Case

Elevation and October Mountain Products, two Kinsey Brands, both announced brand-new bow cases specifically designed for the 2022 Mathews V3X flagship bow.

The Ultimate October Playbook

This month presents opportunities for a bowhunter or early-season muzzleloader hunter—if you don’t mess up first. Here’s how to score before the rut arrives.

Make the Most of October Cold Fronts

It may start to feel like fall this month, but many deer hunters still find little to no luck in the woods. Here’s how to make the most of your time when the rut is still weeks away.

Kansas Bowhunter Tags World-Class Whitetail

When Kansas bowhunter Brian Butcher arrowed a whitetail in Chase County last October, it was immediately obvious it was something special.

October Gear: Stuff You Want

Some muzzleloading enthusiasts emulate Jeremiah Johnson, while others hit the woods looking more like George Jetson. Regardless, here are a few items that'll make a buck resemble Steak Diane.

CWD Detected in Two Idaho Mule Deer

Two mule deer bucks taken in the Slate Creek drainage near Lucile in October have tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. Named Optics Manufacturer of the Year by NASGW

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. was named Optics Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) on October 27, at the organization's annual expo and meeting.

Cold Fronts are Helpful

This past week was characterized by a mid-October cold front that passed through much of the central part of the U.S. Buck activity really spurred up after the two weeks of warm days.

Scott’s Camp Ripley Monster

Last October Scott O’Konek hunted Camp Riley, a military training base in Minnesota, and came home with a 32-point giant that scored 227 3/8.

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