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      • How To Start Hunting As An Adult
      • How To Hunt Deer On Small Properties
      • How To Hunt Spring Turkeys – Beginners Guide
      • How To Hunt Turkeys On Small Properties
      • How To Hunt Turkeys Without Decoys
      • Treestand vs. Ground Blind: Which is Best?
      • The Best Times and Places to Hunt Hogs
      • The Best Places to Hunt Pheasants
      • Beginner’s Guide to Deer Species
      • What Should You Wear To Hunt Turkeys?
      • A Beginner’s Guide Colorado Elk Hunting
      • Hunting in Other Countries for Beginners
      • Gator Hunting 101: A Beginner’s Guide
    • Shotgun Articles
      • How To Fit A Shotgun To You
      • Do Semi-Auto Shotguns Have Less Recoil?
      • Do Ported Chokes Reduce Shotgun Recoil?
      • Why Is Shotgun Shot Copper Plated?
      • Benefits Of Using A Red Dot For Wing Shooting
      • Beginner Shotguns for New Dove Hunters
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Category: Deer Hunting

First Steps

  • Why Hunt Deer? 4 Reasons To Get Started
  • How To Scout For Deer | Scouting Basics
  • Starting Equipment For Deer Hunting
  • Beginners Firearms For Deer Hunting
  • The Worst Rifle For Deer Hunting
  • How Do Bullets Kill Deer & Where To Aim (Video)
  • How To Track A Wounded Deer
  • How To Field Dress A Deer
  • Where To Take A Deer For Processing – Everything You Need To Know
  • Getting A Deer Mounted 101 | 4 Things To Plan For
  • The Turn Around Moment – How Fast A Poor Hunt Can Change!
  • Top 10 Deer Hunting Bad Habits
  • 4 Ways To Hunt Deer & When To Do Each
  • How NOT To Donate A Deer
  • How To Start Hunting Deer From Level Zero

Scouting & Tactics

  • How To Hunt Deer On Small Properties
  • 3 Beginner Deer Hunting Strategies
  • Four Critical Deer Hunting Tactics
  • The Best Weather Days For Deer Hunting
  • How To Hunt Deer In The Rain
  • The Best Time To Hunt Deer & The Worst Time To Scout
  • The Best Day Of The Year For Deer Hunting?
  • How To Succeed Still Hunting Deer – The Walk & Hunt
  • How To Scout For Deer (Video)
  • How To Find Great Spots To Hunt Deer | 3 Locations (Video)
  • Hunt Deer Sign Not Speculation
  • How Much Does Shot Placement Matter For Deer Hunting?
  • What Are The Best Conditions For Buck Movement?

Gearing Up

  • All About Deer Hunting Bibs – Stay Warm & Dry
  • Making Sense Of Insulation For Hunting Gear – Thinsulate, Primaloft, Cocona, Down, Fleece, Polyester, Cotton, Wool, and More
  • The Best Boots for Deer Hunting
  • Best Blaze Orange Gear Strategy For Deer Hunting
  • The Best Bullets For Deer Hunting
  • Sectional Density & Ballistic Coefficient 101
  • The Most Important Deer Calls
  • 10 Things You Don’t Need To Hunt Deer
  • Intro Equipment For Those New To Whitetails (Video)
  • The BEST Beginners Guns For Deer Hunting (Video)
  • The Knives and Tools Needed To Field Dress Deer
  • How To Hunt Deer With A Shotgun

Table Ready

  • Why Some Deer Taste Better Than Others
  • How To Butcher & Cook Venison
  • Why People Don’t Like The Taste Of Game
  • Tenderizing Venison Is Game Changing
  • Coal Seared Venison With A Rustic Rosemary Chili Sauce Recipe (Video)
  • Chipotle Venison Quesadilla Recipe (Video)
  • Fast, Easy & Delicious Deer Steak Recipe (Video)
  • Bourbon BBQ Deer Jerky Recipe (Video)

Cameras & Mock Scrapes

  • Deer Season Trail Camera Strategy 101
  • When To Setup Mock Scrapes & Trail Cams For Deer Season
  • The 7 Best Things About Trail Cameras For Deer
  • Creating Mock Scrapes For Deer Hunting

Habitat Planning

  • Defining Deer Movement Patterns
  • Deer Food Plots 101
  • Buck Habits vs Doe Habits
  • Buck Land vs. Doe Land
  • The 7 Basics of Deer Habitat Planning
  • Cheapest, Fastest, Easiest Food To Plant For Deer & Turkey
  • The Joy Of The Year-Round Deer Hunt
  • How To Get 660% More Deer On your Property Next Season
  • How To Create A Deer Sanctuary On Your Land For Free
  • All About Planting Clover For Deer & Turkey Hunting

Archery Specific

  • Why New Hunters Should Use Crossbows
  • How To Pick Your First Crossbow For Deer Hunting
  • How To Setup For Archery Deer Hunting
  • The Best Broadheads for Deer Hunting
  • Heavy Arrows Vs. Fast Arrows For Deer Hunting
  • Five Reasons You Should NOT Hunt Deer With A Bow
  • When Should You Upgrade Your Crossbow? And Why?

Stands & Blinds

  • The 3 Best Treestand Types & Locations
  • Tree Stands: How High Is High Enough?
  • Tree Stands For People Afraid Of Heights
  • When Ground Blinds Are Great For Deer
  • How Many Spots Do You REALLY Need To Hunt Deer?
  • CHECKLIST To Get Your Spots Ready For Deer Season
  • Pros & Cons of Tree Saddles

Scent

  • 5 Simple Keys For Scent Control In Deer Hunting
  • The 3 Basics Of Scent Control For Deer Hunting
  • Deer Attractants 101 – What New Hunters Need To Know
  • 5 Serious But Reasonable Tips For Scent Control

By Month

  • How To Hunt Deer In September
  • How To Hunt Deer In October
  • How To Hunt Deer In November
  • How To Hunt Deer In December
  • How To Hunt Deer In January
  • My 3 Tips For Early Season Deer Hunting Success – Buck Down!
  • A Huge Tip For Perfect Deer Hunting Rut Spots

Late Season

  • 3 Ways To Hunt Coyotes During Deer Season
  • Late Season Deer Hunting Tactics
  • Five Reasons To Scout For Deer Antler Sheds
  • Winter Scouting For Deer Stand Locations
  • 5 Tips For Late Season Deer Hunting Success
  • Top 5 Deer Hunting Tips For Gun Season
  • Is It Worth Hunting Deer In The Late Season?

Questions & Answers

  • Should You Hunt With An AR-15?
  • Is Hunting Does Still Really Hunting?
  • Should You Shoot A Doe With Fawns? Will They Survive The Winter?
  • What Is The October Lull In The Deer Woods, Is It Real?
  • Do ATVs Impact Deer Hunting?
  • Are Big Deer Antlers More Than Just Bones?
  • What Happened To The Good Old Deer Spots?
  • Is It Easier To Hunt Deer Or Turkey?
  • How Does The Moon Effect Deer Hunting & The Rut?
  • How Do You Keep Your Cool When Big Game Walks Out?
  • How Many Does To Shoot To Manage For Bucks?
  • How To Navigate Deer Hunting Marketing & Prioritize Your Spending?
  • How Early Should You Get To A Deer Stand? Mornings vs. Afternoons
  • When To Hunt Deer In The Rain & When NOT To?
  • How To Age Deer While Hunting?

Additional Strategy

  • The 5 Early Season Strategies That Got My Buck
  • The 5 Rut Strategies That Got My Buck
  • Five Tips For Tagging Out This Deer Season
  • The #1 Thing I learned About Deer Hunting Last Season
  • Deer Hunting Strategies That Got My 2021 Early Season Buck
  • Busting The Myth Of The All Day Deer Hunt (Video)
  • Bucks Care More About Wind – Does Care More About Food
  • 5 Reasons You Are Not Seeing Any Bucks (Video)
  • Deer Hunting More vs. Deer Hunting Smarter
  • Trophy Hunter vs. Butcher On How Long To Wait To Recover Deer
  • 5 Bucks In 6 Hunts | How To Revolutionize Your Deer Hunting
  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP425 How to Realistically Pick a Deer Hunting Rifle

  • September 14, 2026

I share tips on how to realistically search for and select a new deer hunting rifle based on a few key principles, without going overboard.

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP424 How to Realistically Pick a Crossbow for Deer Hunting

  • September 7, 2026

I share tips on how to realistically search for and select a new deer hunting crossbow based on a few key principles, without going overboard.

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP390 Can You Safely Leave Deer Overnight In Winter

  • January 12, 2026

Is it safe to wait overnight to recover and process deer in the morning during the winter? On this episode I share some information that I sourced from a professional butcher and whitetail hunter. 

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP389 Is It Ever Too Cold For Deer Hunting

  • January 5, 2026

No matter how cold it gets outside, the deer are still there. But does it ever become too cold to hunt them? On this episode I talk about some of the impact that extreme cold can have on both deer and hunters. 

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP386 Is Snow Good or Bad for Deer Hunting

  • December 15, 2025

Does snow help or hinder deer hunting? On this episode I talk about some of the pros and cons of hunting deer while it is snowing and after the fact. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP385 Help for the Desperate Deer Hunter

  • December 8, 2025

If your deer hunting season is not going the way you want it to, then this episode is for you. I share tips that can help the desperate deer hunter who wants to break the pattern of failure and find success. 

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP382 Deer Hunters Say it Will Never Happen to Me!

  • November 17, 2025

Many who have had accidents or experienced tragedy in the woods have said or thought “it will never happen to me.” On this episode I share tips on how you can do the single most important thing on every hunt, come home safe.

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP381 The Biggest Lie in Deer Hunting

  • November 10, 2025

If you have deer hunted for very long you may have heard or believed a lie. In this episode I dig into what I believe is the biggest lie in deer hunting and give you tips on how to overcome it to be more effective in the woods. 

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Podcast

EP380 How to Find Deer on Public Land

  • November 3, 2025

Human pressure can impact deer behavior. On this episode, I talk about how to find deer on public land. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.

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  • Deer Hunting
  • Duck Hunting
  • General Tips & Gear
  • Podcast
  • Turkey Hunting

EP377 How To Make Hunting Fun Again

  • October 13, 2025

If hunting has lost its spark, or you are worried it might, there is hope. In this episode I drill down into reasons why that happens and how you can make hunting fun and exciting again! 

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