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Whether you want to learn to hunt deer, become a more effective hunter, you’ve notched many a deer tag, or you want to help introduce someone new to hunting, you’re in the right place. Choose a pathway below to begin enjoying better deer hunting.

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Is There an Empty Space Between a Deer’s Lungs and Spine?

Aug 28, 2024 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

Some deer hunters call it a “dead zone” or “dead space.” Some call it “no man’s land.” Most say it is an empty space located below the spine and above the lungs of a deer,…

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4 Strategies for Talking to Non-Hunters About Deer Hunting

Aug 14, 2024 Cory Gurman

I love cooking venison, and sharing it with my friends at school is always fun and incredibly gratifying. One time I was cooking for a group of friends, and I just assumed everyone knew they…

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15 Trail-Camera Lessons Learned From Thousands of Unique Bucks

Aug 14, 2024 Josh Honeycutt

Trail-cameras have been a big part of my life, even longer than my wife. You might say I’ve been married to the former for 20 years and the latter for nearly 10. And I love…

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Bucks With Broken Antlers: Shoot or Pass?

Jul 31, 2024 Cole Gander

Hunters have long been intrigued by deer antlers, and rightfully so. From the countless hours spent sifting through trail-camera photographs to observing bachelor groups of bucks basking in the summer heat and gorging on lush…

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Top Deer Stand Types: Find the Perfect Setup for Your Hunting Style

Jul 24, 2024 Ben Westfall

If you ask ten deer hunters “what deer stand is the best?” you’ll likely get eleven different answers! Deer stand styles, safety, and technology has come a long way since I started hunting, but remains…

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Find Hidden Public Hunting Lands Near You

Jul 10, 2024 Cheyne Matzenbacher

Hunters are always looking for a great place to hunt, but many hunters don’t have access to private land or don’t know where to start when it comes to public land hunting. Most hunters are…

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Why Are Deer on the Decline in Western Iowa?

Jul 8, 2024 Lindsay Thomas Jr.

Iowa DNR is holding a series of public meetings in Western Iowa this summer to discuss a decline in deer populations and how to restore numbers. In most of the whitetail’s range, state wildlife agencies…

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We Use Straight-Wall Cartridges at NDA’s Back40 Deer Hunts. Here’s Our Experience.

Jun 26, 2024 Hank Forester

My first deer hunt with a straight-wall cartridge was December 28, 2020. It was a cold day in Michigan, at least to my standards, and the Back40 property was mostly dormant with a light dusting…

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