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When to Hunt Bedding Areas for Mature Bucks Knowing when to hunt bedding areas for mature bucks is crucial for increasing your chances of success in deer hunting. While the specific timing may var...
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Choosing the Right Base Layer Fabric: Wool vs. Polyester
Choosing the Right Base Layer Fabric: Wool vs. Polyester Introduction: When it comes to selecting a base layer fabric, two popular options are wool and polyester. Both materials have their own uni...
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The Story of Topp’s – A True Midwest Monarch Whitetail
This is the captivating story of "Topp's," a Midwest monarch whitetail deer, as shared by Scott Schauble, an enthusiastic bowhunter and THLETE contributing editor. Scott's passion for whitetail de...
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"The General" is a legendary whitetail deer that holds the title for the largest recorded typical rack in history. Although he was never harvested by a hunter, his sheds were discovered by a ranch...
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The Minnesota Monarch: The Story of a Legendary Whitetail Buck in Northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Monarch, a colossal whitetail deer with an astounding 39 points and over 300 inches of scoreable antler, is often overlooked when discussing giant whitetails. This is mainly because ...
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Thermals and Wind Currents: How they affect bedding habits and travel patterns?
Understanding the bedding habits and travel patterns of whitetail deer in a specific type of terrain can be a challenging task that requires multiple seasons of scouting and observation. This chal...
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Hunting in hilly or mountainous terrain requires a keen understanding of wind patterns and thermals. The interplay between these environmental factors can greatly impact your chances of a successf...
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Do you think you wounded an animal?
Signs When You've Wounded a Deer While Hunting Hunting is a challenging endeavor, and despite our best efforts, it is possible to wound a deer instead of making a clean, ethical kill. It is import...
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Advancing Whitetail Habitat Management: A Scientific Approach for Optimal Hunting Success
Introduction: Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are a popular game species that require well-managed habitats to support healthy populations. By incorporating scientific principles and resea...
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I am far from having a whitetail Ph.D., but I do my best to learn a as much as I can about the day-to-day life and behavior of whitetail deer each year. I have been told that the more you can thin...
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