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Turkey Hunting: Hide That Decoy ... A Little Bit

Show a gobbler too much for too long, and he’ll get suspicious. Make that bird put in some work—and come in range—before he gets a glimpse of your decoy.

Predator Hunting: How to Use a Mouse Squeaker

Here’s how to best use one of the least-used predator calls: the mouse squeaker.

Know-How: Deer Scent Strategies

There’s a lot that goes into enticing a whitetail’s nose during the madness of the rut. Here’s how to master the use of scent to get a shot when the heat is on.

Why You Should Shoot a 28-Gauge

The 28-gauge is an easy-swinging machine that hits that sweet spot for busting birds. Naysayers don't know what they're missing.

Trail Cam Dos and Don'ts

Getting the most use out of your trail cams is all about maximizing their usefulness while minimizing their intrusion. Follow these rules and you should see success.

Know-How: Tweak Your Deke

Setting a decoy spread for wary waterfowl requires strategic calculations to pull off a successful ruse. The same is true of decoying whitetail bucks. You can plunk a buck decoy anywhere, but to have it work with precision requires forward thinking. Begin with simple biology.

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.

Stop Doing Stupid Stuff

Some hunters do stupid stuff. Don't be one of those hunters.

Know-How: Crossbow Hacks

Hunting with a crossbow? Here are a few tips that should help make your life a little easier.

Know-How: Rack Up More Buck Pics

Not seeing as many bucks on your trail camera as you'd hoped? Here's what you need to change.

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