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The Spiritual Opportunity that is Deer Hunting
The sound of silence. Not so much like the one Simon and Garfunkel once performed, but a dead calmness nonetheless. Except for the occasional echo of nearby livestock or a passing vehicle, I sat there mentally acknowledging the start of deer season. Despite the gnats...
Are You TRULY Obsessed with Whitetails?
I got to thinking a few weeks ago (I know that can be dangerous). Like an out-of-body experience, I found myself combing a small ridge. With a shotgun in hand, I snapped back into consciousness and realized I was aimlessly shed hunting. I had left my turkey decoy and...
Tightwad Musings: Cheap Trail Cameras Are Underrated
If you’re like me, you think about whitetails a lot during the offseason. Whether on the heels of your best or worst year ever, considering the upcoming open season for whitetails brings new hope, strategies, and gear; lots of gear. With Virtually every new...
Outdoor Contention: 8 Perpetual Whitetail Huntroversies
Hunting camp firepits feature all kinds of banter. Of course, there is the old faithful joke-telling, solving the world’s problems, and well, things best left in the camp. However, the chatter we share in deer camp often revolves around topics like hunting gear,...
Tethered: 6 Ways Your Smartphone Can Help You Hunt
Every year, countless deer hunters spend the offseason anticipating their first trip to the deer stand. By the time late summer arrives, it reaches a feverish pitch. Big expectations have been built based on trail cam images and buck-filled thought bubbles. Bows have...
Gear That Got it Done in ’21: The Multus Perfect Deer Drag
I’m somewhat of a hunting minimalist. While my wife and dedicated hunting closet beg to differ, I try to not buy too many hunting gadgets. Okay, okay, let’s place me firmly between minimalist and occasional sucker for new gear and gadgetry. The fact is, in addition to...
The How and Why to “Digiscope” for Whitetails
Whitetail deer hunters love their gear. There is a ton of it out there all aimed at increasing your odds of taking a quality buck. Products ranging from the basic to the revolutionary abound. The problem is many revolutionary offerings, while kind of cool, provide...