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What Kids Can Learn From Hunting

Taking your kids and irstamily hunting makes the entire experience more enjoyable. What better way to spend your favorite past time than with your own family and friends! Although hunting may be fun...

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Kelly’s Wish – Our Mission Is Complete

I’ve heard people for years talking about how they’ve changed from wanting to be the one doing all the hunting, to enjoying other peoples’ success even more than their own. I wasn’t sure I would ever...

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A Cool App For Deer Hunting

As much as we all hope that the perfect shot is made every time someone squeezes the trigger, we all know that’s not reality. Bad shots do happen and when they do I believe that knowledge is power. By...

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Like Mother – Like Daughter

In my opinion the best hunts are with friends & family. Although I can’t always bring my friends and family with me on the road, I have met some amazing people over the years who have become good...

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Winchester Deadly Passion – Season 5

I’ve always been a very goal oriented person. There’s nothing I love more than setting my mind to something, working hard, and then watching that dream become a reality. Well this couldn’t be truer...

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Melissa’s Sandhills Mule Deer Buck

My hunt in the Sandhills of Nebraska with Deer Meadows Outfitters has been a hunt I look forward to every year. It’ a game rich environment with great company, and this year it was extra special. I was...

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Do Whitetail Decoys Also Work On Mule Deer?

After years of realizing that decoying bucks may be my absolutely favorite way to hunt whitetails, I know that I’m constantly learning. I’ve tried positioning my decoy in various ways hoping to change...

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Tips For Late-Season Whitetail Success

By many standards, most whitetail hunting has come to an end by late December. However, there’s plenty of states and opportunities that await for some incredible late season hunting if you still have...

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Hunting Is The Ultimate Family Activity

There’s no denying that my favorite state to hunt big whitetails is Illinois. I spend a ton of time there each year, and just because I’ve had luck in the past doesn’t mean that every year is a...

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How To Take Better Pictures Of Your Trophy

I fully understand that some people don’t believe in taking the time to snap pics in the field. However, I like to have nice photos. I enjoy looking back at the pics, and remembering the good times or...

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Here Comes Pork Chop

Over the years my travel schedule has become increasingly more and more rigorous. In 2015 I traveled well over 300 days and toward Christmas I decided that I wanted a new hunting partner to be with me...

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One Way To Ensure Your Hunting Future

For years I’ve been trying to come up with ways to get more kids involved in the outdoors. As I attend more and more trade shows each year, I’ve met an overwhelming number of kids who have a passion...

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A New Predator Load From Winchester

Shotgunning Coyotes- Your Setup is now Complete with Winchester VarmintX Shotshell Since I was a young girl, coyotes have been one of my favorite things to hunt throughout long Minnesota winters. We...

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Choosing The Right Caliber For The New Hunter

One question I’m asked over and over, is what is the best caliber rifle to start a new hunter on? I’m a firm believer there are a lot of opinions, however I always recommend a .270 Winchester. The...

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Tips To Monitor And Improve Your Deer Herd In The Late Season

We are all aware that deer are extremely vulnerable during these cold winter months, and survival is a constant struggle. Most bucks are incredibly run down from the rut and low on body fat. The temps...

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Effective Food Plots On A Budget-Tips To Save Big

Food plots are becoming more and more popular around the country, and for good reason. They are super-helpful to your deer and can make huge improvements on your hunting success; especially late...

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Tips To Gaining Access To Hunt In Your Area

Gaining access to good hunting ground that is not overrun with people is a big complaint by many hunters across the US. Sure there are walk in areas and public ground, but sometimes a large number of...

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Treestand Maintenance – Better Safe Than Sorry

For the majority of people who hunt, we don’t usually have time to take down our treestands every year. However the off-season can be a great time to do a little routine maintenance to keep stands in...

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A Family History Tied To Winchester

When you think of iconic brands, regardless of whether it’s in the hunting industry or not, there are few that stand out above the rest.  Brand recognition is huge, but the reputation and integrity of...

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150 Years of Winchester – Still Going Strong

The tradition of families going afield deer hunting dates back many years. In my own family, this has been something passed down through the generations.  Although many things have changed, there are a...

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