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It's no secret that hunting might be one of the most exhilarating yet expensive lifestyles. From purchasing a new tree stand to being geared up with clothing that will keep you warm, it seems that there is always something we hunters and huntresses are willing to spend our money on. 

As hunters, we have always been told that hunting in the wind will not yield the big buck we've seen on our trail cam. Time after time, we have been told that in high wind conditions, deer movement is almost nonexistent.

One crucial thing hunters can almost never know enough about is tracking a deer after a shot. Every hit is different. While you can hope for a deer that falls and stays right where it was when you hit it, they often keep moving and walking for some time.

To hunt the wind for deer, position your stand downwind or crosswind of expected deer movement. Plan entry and exit routes to avoid blowing scent into bedding areas, and adjust your setup as wind direction changes. Deer rely heavily on scent, so controlling wind exposure is critical for avoiding detection and increasing hunting success.

With whitetail season in the rearview mirror, hunters are focused on taking down Canada geese. To properly hunt these migratory birds, a hunter must have a solid understanding of the tools of the trade, the most important of which are decoys and spreads.

You are prepared, primed, and ready to hunt cold fronts all season long. You plan your schedule and time your days off around them, and then it happens – you get a bunch of hot weather days smack dab in the middle of your schedule. 

It's only natural for us hunters to pay more attention to the weather as deer season approaches. From the sudden cloud coverage on a crisp fall day to the slight drizzle of snow you weren't expecting to the noisy wind shaking the trees, we are aware of every single change in the atmosphere.

Despite where we are all from, how long our state's season lasts, how old we are, or how many deer we have filled the freezer with, we all have the magic of opening day in common.  Whether you have hunted 30 opening days or this is your first one, it is always a day to be excited for, just like a toddler on Christmas morning.

Every hunter knows that rain puts a damper not only on the ground but also on deep camp. Many of us save our vacation time all year long for this short season, which is our pride and joy.

When it comes to the annual whitetail rut, you no longer have to leave it to chance, your best guess, or any of the outdated and inaccurate myths and urban legends that have been passed down from hunter to hunter over time.

The better you prepare for a hunt, the more likely you will be successful. GPS technology and apps like HuntWise are changing the way hunters prepare for hunts in unknown territories. When you are about to embark on a backcountry big game hunt, e-scouting or digital scouting enables you to view the land you are about to hunt by using GPS and mapping layers.

The topic of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is mysterious and scary for many hunters. CWD is spreading in deer herds across North America.