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Jeff Sturgis checking trail cameras, whitetail habitat concept.
Deer

5 Spring Whitetail Habitat Tips for Every Hunter

By Troy Boehm on March 29, 2024

From scouting to deer habitat activities to shooting your bow, there are some very important deer hunting and deer habitat activities that you need to accomplish in the spring.
A hunter in camo holding a bow and looking at the HuntWise app on his phone, stalking whitetail concept.
Deer

6 Pro Tips for Stalking Whitetail

By Spencer Blanchard on October 6, 2023

Harvesting whitetail is nothing short of challenging. Whitetail not only have some of the best sight but also some of the best hearing out of any species we hunt.
Close up of a big game kill and antlers next to a bow, western hunting concept.
Elk

Western Hunting Basics For The Midwestern Hunter

By Matthew Saganski on October 3, 2023

East of the Mississippi River, hunters dream of stalking the wild reaches of the American West. Under the backdrop of a big sky and towering peaks, magnificent bull elk, mule deer, antelope, and moose roam.
Spots of blood on a leaf showing a blood trail for deer tracking.
Hunting Tips

6 Deer Tracking Tips for After the Shot

By Lexi Quinn on August 31, 2023

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.
Close-up of wet leaves on the ground, tips for hunting whitetail in the rain
Hunting Tips

3 Tips for Hunting Whitetail in the Rain

By Justin Middleton on August 4, 2023

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.
Close-up of a white-tail buck's head in the wild, being aware of CWD concept.
Deer

What Hunters Need to Know About CWD

By Melisa Geleott on July 24, 2023

The topic of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is mysterious and scary for many hunters. CWD is spreading in deer herds across North America. 
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.
A deer hunter setting up a tree stand.
Hunting Tips

9 Off-Season Tactics Every Deer Hunter Should Do

By Nate Huizenga on February 20, 2023

Any serious deer hunter understands that the season actually lasts 365 days a year. Yes, you read that right.