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A hunter holds up the head of a deer kill, finding big bucks on public land concept.
Hunting Tips

How to Find and Harvest Big Bucks on Public Land

By Lexi Quinn on July 20, 2023

Every year, we see pictures of giant whitetail bucks taken on public land. How can this be? Where are they?
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Deer

Busting 4 Weather Myths for Hunting Whitetail Deer

By Melisa Geleott on July 3, 2023

Whitetail weather myths have been passed down for generations. There is a rigid set of "rules" and assumptions many hunters strictly follow each season – but what if these weather rules you follow each year are not based in fact?
A hunter poses with a trophy buck.
Hunting Tips

How to Trick Trophy Bucks Using Scents, Calls, and Decoys

By Melisa Geleott on June 19, 2023

Every hunter knows that bagging trophy bucks is a mixture of skill and luck. You must have the shooting skill to put the big boy down. However, the skill in trickery and deceit plays a significant role in getting a nice buck in range.
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Turkey

Turkey Hunting Season Success With HuntWise

By Teri Williams on June 15, 2023

What does success look like after a turkey hunt? We love seeing your photos and sharing them with other hunters to celebrate your turkey harvest at the end of the season.
An elk on a ridge, elk hunting basics concept.
Elk

Elk Hunting Basics on a Budget

By Teri Williams on June 12, 2023

Is a trophy bull elk hunt in a prime western state on your hunting bucket list? If you're stuck thinking realistically, accomplishing that could be easier said than done.
A hunter with a bow wearing camo while in a tree stand, hunt big bucks in thickets concept.
Hunting Tips

How to Harvest Big Bucks by Targeting Thickets

By Lexi Quinn on June 8, 2023

Often, some of the most memorable and rewarding whitetail experiences happen far from the trail and deep in the woods. They occur in places people have trouble finding, but deer love.
A hunter with camera equipment using HuntWise in the field, hunting influencer concept.
Hunting Tips

10 Photography Tips for Hunting Influencers

By Teri Williams on June 5, 2023

Creating visually engaging images has always been the end goal of a photographer. With the rise of social media platforms, engaging user-created content is more important than ever.
A jar of canned meat on a table, canning venison concept.
Recipes

How to Start Canning Venison

By Lexi Quinn on May 25, 2023

Running out of room in the freezer? Canning is an easy way to free up some space.
A deer browsing in a food plot.
Hunting Tips

5 Common Deer Food Plot Mistakes to Avoid this Year

By Melisa Geleott on May 15, 2023

We all make mistakes, and learning from them makes us better hunters. However, you need to know what you're doing wrong to correct it and do it better next time.
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Deer

When to Start Scouting For Whitetail Deer

By Melisa Geleott on May 1, 2023

When should you start scouting for whitetails? Is it too early to start in the spring? Is the fall too late to get ahead of other hunters?
Bowhunting

Should You Try Bowhunting Turkey?

By Teri Williams on April 24, 2023

Wild turkeys see in full color, have telescopic vision, have delicious meat, and often eagerly respond to calling. Wild turkeys are the largest of North America’s game birds, exciting to bowhunt, and can be pursued in spring, coinciding with their breeding season.
Turkey hunters use a turkey call.
Turkey

What Should Be Your First Turkey Call? Our Expert Insights

By Teri Williams on April 17, 2023

One of the most essential things in a turkey hunter's arsenal is the best turkey call for the right situation. Turkey hunters use calls to mimic various hen sounds like purrs, yelps, and clucks to convince a male turkey to come into range for the shot, whether hunting with a bow or shotgun.