Making the Jump: First Foray Into Crossbow Hunting
Contributor Frank Melloni makes his first leap into bowhunting, with the TenPoint 505.
Early-Season Whitetail Plays
The whitetail opener can be a tale of two vastly different types of deer: Those bucks that can be relatively easy to kill, and those that aren’t. Here are some early-season strategies for both.
Tagging the Bucks of Summer
Don’t let the heat cool your drive. Right now may be your best chance at a big buck all year.
Know-How: Red or White?
In much of the eastern U.S., acorns are at the top of a deer’s menu come fall. But not all acorns—or oak trees—are equal, and knowing the difference can help you pick stands and plan when to hunt them.
5 Early-Season Deer Stand Locations
For the most productive early season whitetail hunts, focus on these five hotspots.
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