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Buckmasters Beginners Test!
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Here's a great reason to save your old issues of "Buckmasters." When a child or beginner shows they can safely operate, handle and accurately shoot their firearm, I give them take a little test before allowing them to shoot at a live deer. This is...
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Artificial Christmas Tree Camo
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For years I've been collecting used artificial Christmas trees from garage sales and thrift stores to use as camo and cover up material on my deer stands. I have box stands sitting on the ground, and I've attached the limbs from the Christmas tree...
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Reverse Trail Blazing
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I like to hunt in the hard to get to places. This often means finding a stand site where most hunters won't go, simply because it's too hard to get there quietly. These are the places where the big bucks are!
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Zip Ties: An Archer's Friend
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When archery hunting, whether from a treestand or ground blind, I like to remove my quiver from my bow. I simply don't like the added weight or the extra noise it makes when I shoot and the arrows buzz. One less thing to rattle is a good thing.
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Prepare, Focus and Anticipate!
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As a professional driver, I know one of the most important aspects of racing is anticipating what lies ahead, then reacting accordingly. The same applies when hunting whitetails. When I'm behind the wheel, I try to anticipate all possible scenarios...
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Milkweed Wind Indicators
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We've all seen hunters use powder to check the wind direction. Here is something we use here in Pennsylvania that I believe to be a better option. I use the seeds from a milkweed pod. The seeds inside of the pod are similar to the seeds of a dandel...
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Offensive Odor Oversight
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When preparing for a big hunt, most hunters work hard and spend a lot of money trying to stay scent-free. We wash our clothes in special detergents, use hunting shampoos, dress in the latest carbon fiber clothing and spray ourselves down with odor ...
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Smart Hunters Use Smartphones
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When I first started hunting, I was always with my fiancé, and I never worried about the need to contact someone if something should happen. Now that I've grown as an outdoorswoman and I'm hunting by myself, I like the peace of mind that comes from...
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