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When preparing for a warm weather hunt, especially out West, where you’ll most likely be covering a lot of ground, choosing the right clothes to wear on the hunt is one of the most critical choices you will make.

Bowhunting deer and big game seasons will be here before you know it. Are you ready? We sat down with John Dudley, HuntWise Pro and the most trusted source in archery with NockOn Archery, to ask him how bowhunters can become better bowhunters.

To make a water hole for deer, choose a location near bedding or travel routes, dig a shallow depression, and line it with plastic or a natural seal to retain water. Proper placement in shaded areas helps maintain water levels and increases deer activity, especially during warm or dry conditions.

Hunting squirrels in the summer can be incredibly frustrating due to the heat, bugs, and all the cover, making it easy for squirrels to hide in treetops. However, it can be a lot of fun, too.

It is never too early to start planning and managing your property for the next hunting season. As land managers, we always have another project to improve the habitat for the wildlife we steward.

Have you ever been driving through the backcountry only to pass parcel after parcel of stunning private land that you know holds big bucks and thought, "I wish I could get in there?"

With spring in full force, now is as good a time as ever to start replenishing your mineral sites or getting out and setting up new ones before the summer heat.

After a long hunt or fish in cold weather, it can be tempting to get home, dump your gear anywhere, and head into the inside warmth — I know I'm guilty of this. However, taking the extra time to organize your space, prepare your gear, and store it effectively helps with the last-minute scrambling for a piece of equipment and can also make or break your next hunt. 

Whether there's a special occasion around the corner or you want to treat the special someone in your life, you can never go wrong when choosing a hunting-themed gift for moms or ladies who like to hunt.

Still, to this day, there are those who attack hunters for being anti-conservationists or somehow acting against the natural environment. It's a common critique and one that could not be further from the truth.

With hungry bears on the move and temperatures increasing, spring bear hunts are the ultimate opportunity to secure a freezer full of tasty game, sharpen your hunting skills, test your gear, and explore stunning hunting locations, from dense forests to rugged mountain slopes. 

Some deer hunters are so dedicated that they never truly stop thinking about deer hunting and the year-round cycle of the species. While many hunters may be turning their attention to a spring turkey hunt or a weekend fishing trip, dedicated whitetail and other deer species hunters are focused on one thing: spring food plots for deer.