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Know-How: Made in the Shade

Bowhunters tackling the challenge of open-country mule deer hunting face a daunting task: find a buck in millions of acres of cover. Open country is big with unlimited mule deer hideouts, but in the early season you only have to focus on the shady locations for success. Hunt shade instead of deer.

Know-How: Bleat Now!

There are basically two types of bleats we can utilize when hunting: a fawn-in-distress bleat and a doe-in-estrous bleat. Here's when you should deploy each.

How to Hunt Early-Season Gobblers

When you go out for gobbling turkeys in April, the woods might still look like they did back in late deer season. That calls for a few specialized tricks.

Hot Weather Elk Tactics

Nothing kills daytime elk activity like hot weather. But if you use the right tactics, a heat wave can be a fiery time to bag a bull.

Tips and Tactics for Early-Season Scent Control

Hot and humid conditions can make scent control challenging for the early-season deer hunter. Follow these tips to remain as scent-free as possible.

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.

Avian-X Introduces Teal Decoy 6-Packs

Avian-X Topflight Teal Decoys, available in Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal or Early Season Teal packs, let hunters target a specific species or hunt mixed flocks of ducks in early season plumage.

Record Elk Shot in Minnesota

Minnesota hunter Lacey Lupien has officially broken a state record, taking the second-largest bull elk ever shot in the state.

Must-Have Early Season Hunting Gear

Here's a look at some of the most innovative early season hunting gear for 2021.

5 Worst Places to Deer Hunt in the Early Season

Some spots are better than others, but most of these should be avoided.

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