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A peaceful forest setting.

Why Do Deer Circle Downwind of Stands

What I Think Is Really Happening When Deer Circle Downwind Deer circle downwind of stands because their nose is their security system, and they want

Set during hunting season in a dense forest, featuring a cluster of large bucks.

Where Do Big Bucks Go During Gun Season

Make the Call Right Now. Are Big Bucks Leaving, Or Just Hiding. Big bucks do not “disappear” during gun season. They slide into the nastiest

A forest landscape populated by magnificent Whitetail deer.

What Is a Good Typical Whitetail Score

What Score Is “Good” for a Typical Whitetail? A good typical whitetail score is 120 inches for most hunters, 130 inches is a legit bragging

Top-grade hunting bibs designed for cold weather laid out for presentation.

Best Hunting Bibs for Cold Weather

Pick Bibs That Stop Wind First, Then Worry About Warmth. The best cold weather hunting bibs are the ones that block wind, stay quiet, and

A selection of unbranded broadhead arrow tips, organized neatly in a line.

Best Broadhead for Pass Through Shots

Pick a Broadhead That Punches Two Holes, Not Just a Big One The best broadhead for pass through shots is a sharp, tough fixed blade

A highly detailed image set in the wilderness at dusk. The focus of the image is an assortment of different length stabilizers kept neatly beside a generic, unbranded hunting bow. To show context and scale, include a few trees around the site and a deer in the distance. Make sure there are no brand names or logos on any of the items, and no human figures are included in the scene. Reflect the importance of stabilizers to bow hunting with the precision and realism of the depiction.

Best Stabilizer Length for Hunting Bows

Pick Your Stabilizer Length Based on Where You Hunt, Not What Looks Cool The best stabilizer length for most hunting bows is a 10-inch front

A hyperrealistic image of a tranquil forest scene during dawn, bathed in soft, first-light colors. A deer with a slightly visible mark on its liver area grazes peacefully, with its alert senses showcased by perked up ears and eyes. Nearby, a bow and arrow are gently placed against a tree trunk, the opacity suggesting they're merely set aside temporarily. Traces of small wildlife and chirping birds in flight give life to the serene atmosphere. Light footprints lead from the bow towards the distance, implying the hunter's respectful patience.

Liver Shot Deer How Long to Wait Before Tracking

How Long I Wait Before Tracking a Liver Shot Deer I wait 4 to 6 hours on a liver-shot deer before I take the first

A tranquil and moonlit forest, where signs of deer activity are subtly hinted.

How to Hunt Pressured Deer That Only Move at Night

Start With the Hard Truth and Make a Choice. If your deer only move at night, you are either hunting the wrong spot, hunting it

Two hunting rifles side by side, one sleek and black with a long slim barrel, the other more robust.

350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster for Deer Hunting

Pick One: My Honest Answer After Watching Both Work For most deer hunters, I would pick the 350 Legend. I pick the 450 Bushmaster only

The scenario of hunting deer with an UTV or ATV.

How to Hunt Deer From a UTV or ATV

Decide If You Are Using the ATV To Hunt, Or Just To Get There I hunt deer from an ATV or UTV only when I

A hyper realistic image depicting an ATV parked in a forest setting, surrounded by autumn foliage. The overcast sky suggests an early morning hunting trip. On the ATV, there is a sturdy, unbranded winch, seemingly designed for heavy duty tasks such as loading deer. The winch cable extends out toward a fallen deer, subtly suggesting its purpose, though the deer remains unattached, providing a respectful distance. The winch, the ATV and the deer are the main focus points of the image, providing a detailed and lifelike representation of the subject in question, without the presence of any human elements.

Best Winch for Loading Deer on ATV

Pick the winch based on deer weight and where you hunt. The best winch for loading a deer on an ATV is a 2,000 to

A large 12-point buck with a tape measure beside it, illustrating antler scoring.

Common Mistakes When Scoring Your Own Buck

Stop Guessing, Start Measuring, And Don’t Lie To Yourself. The biggest mistakes guys make scoring their own buck are measuring too soon, using the wrong

A closeup view of a set of deer antlers.

How to Measure Inside Spread on Deer Antlers

Make the Call Fast. Inside Spread Is Simple If You Measure It the Same Way Every Time. To measure inside spread on deer antlers, I

A highly realistic still-life display capturing two distinct scoring systems using symbols of hunting. On one side, represent the Boone and Crockett method with a large, robust antler set from a deer, exuding power and stature. On the other, symbolize the Pope and Young method with a delicate yet symmetrical antler set from a smaller deer, embodying precision and finesse. Avoid any direct or indirect association with any brand, logo, person, or text. Lay the antlers against a contrasting background to emphasise the scoring differences.

Boone and Crockett vs Pope and Young Scoring Difference

Which Scoring System Should You Use? The difference is simple. Boone and Crockett is for rifle, muzzleloader, and handgun kills, and Pope and Young is

An intricately detailed image portraying the scene of deer skull bleaching.

Peroxide Concentration for Deer Skull Bleaching

Pick a Peroxide Strength and Stop Guessing For deer skull bleaching, I use 12% hydrogen peroxide “developer” for most euro mounts, and I avoid straight

A partially completed animal mount on the table, tools of the trade such as needles, thread, and stuffing dispersed among the workspace.

How Long Until Taxidermist Finishes Your Mount

How Long Until You Get Your Mount Back, Really. Most shoulder mounts take 6 to 12 months. If you drop it off in November, do

A deer in a field during daytime with a natural ambiance.

Best Way to Cape a Deer in the Field

Decide Your Goal Before You Cut Anything The best way to cape a deer in the field is to do a clean shoulder cape with

A lush green forest with mature oak trees, patches of tall grass, and a crystal-clear stream.

What Humidity Level Is Best for Deer Hunting

Pick Your Humidity Window and Hunt It Hard The humidity level I like best for deer hunting is 40% to 70%. Below 40% I focus

A generic, unbranded digital device displaying a map.

How to Use OnX Maps for Deer Scouting

Pick Your Goal Before You Open the App I use OnX Maps for one thing. I use it to cut time off my scouting and

A wind checker for bow hunting releasing a fine talc-like powder in a dense forest.

Best Wind Checker for Bow Hunting

Pick a Wind Checker That Shows Micro Swirls, Not Just “Windy” The best wind checker for bow hunting is a simple powder bottle you can

The UTV is pictured in a rugged, outdoor setting with a background of dense woods.

Honda Pioneer vs Polaris Ranger Review

Pick the Pioneer if you want simple and tough, and pick the Ranger if you want comfort and speed. If I had to buy one

Create a highly realistic image of a hunting utility terrain vehicle (UTV) in the midst of crossing a deep body of water. The water has reached halfway up the wheels of the UTV. Foam and spray fly from the tires as they navigate through the water. Thick vegetation and root-clusted banks hint the presence of a dense forest in the background. The vehicle is a non-branded matte green with an occasional muddied splash, emphasizing its rugged nature. The sky overhead shows a few streaks of light from the settling sun casting a golden hue over the scene.

How Deep of Water Can a Hunting UTV Cross

How Deep of Water Can a Hunting UTV Cross Without Wrecking It Most hunting UTVs can safely cross about 12 to 18 inches of moving

Loading a deer onto an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

How to Load a Deer on ATV by Yourself

The Fast Answer If You’re Alone and It’s Heavy I load a deer on an ATV alone by getting the deer on a plastic sled,

Paw prints leading through lush green forest terrain.

How Long After a Shot Can a Dog Track

How Long After a Shot Can a Dog Track? A good tracking dog can follow a wounded deer for 24 to 48 hours after the

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