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How to Handle the Crowds While Whitetail Hunting Public Land
Tony J. Peterson
A few weeks ago, a friend from Iowa who has access to some primo private ground made an off-hand comment about how you can’t find big bucks anymore on public dirt. It was an interesting take for two reasons. The first was, I know he has never whitetail hunted on public land. Ever. The second was...
Tony J. Peterson
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Adam Moore
Cellular trail cameras have become a large—and vital—part of deer hunters’ strategies. Their convenience alone is undeniably effective. Weekend warriors can keep tabs on deer while they’re stuck in their nine-to-fives, and even the most dedicated scent freaks can stay out of their spots until it’s...
Adam Moore
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Pennsylvania Father-Son Trio Poached “Dozens” of Trophy Bucks, Prosecutors Say
Jordan Sillars
A Pennsylvania father and his two adult sons are being accused of poaching dozens of trophy bucks over several years, according to law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Carl Nelson III, 70, Carroll Nelson IV, 44, and Mark Nelson, 40, have been hit with 71 charges for...
Jordan Sillars
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Beretta's New Straight-Pull Rifle: The BRX1 (Full Review)
Jordan Sillars
If you asked most American hunters to name every kind of rifle action, they’d probably forget about the straight pull. While fairly common overseas–most famously on the Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher rifle–straight-pull bolt guns never really caught on here in the States. The reasons for this are...
Jordan Sillars
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Maggie Hudlow
On September 22, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, New York, was fishing in a B.A.S.S. Nation tournament hosted in Ogdensburg when he reeled in the catch of a lifetime. Fishing in about 30 feet of water in the St. Lawrence River and using a soft plastic lure, Piraino managed to reel in a behemoth nine...
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Eli Fournier
Every couple of years, someone in Colorado fights or kills a mountain lion in a strange way. In 2019, a runner choked a lion to death with his bare hands, and in 2022, a man was attacked on his porch in Montezuma County. Now, there’s one more strange encounter to add to the list. On September 26th...
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When Wild Animals and Gladiators Clashed
Ben Long
The echoes of Ancient Rome continue in our government, engineering, and the way we count Super Bowls. But Romans also sparked a less savory phenomenon: fake hunting. Today, “canned” hunts for captive animals are regarded as violations of fair chase principles. But not so in ancient Rome, where...
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Matthew Every
Recently, I practically gave away the last of my plastic mallard decoys. It was such a deal, that the guy I sold them to almost felt guilty. But I didn’t have use for them any more. For about two years, I’ve slowly been building up a rig of all wooden decoys. Most come from decoy carver friends of...
Matthew Every
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Today’s MeatEater Mini-Crossword theme is gear. Can you beat Randall’s score of 260 with a time of 20 seconds? Let us know in the comments! If you need help, use the assist button (lightbulb icon) on the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can reveal a letter, reveal a word, or check your...
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The Greatest Deer Rifle of All Time
Jordan Sillars
The people have spoken, and by the narrowest of margins, the Winchester Model 70 has defeated the Remington 700 and been crowned the Greatest Deer Rifle of All Time. The Model 70 was always a favorite, but its path to the championship wasn’t easy. It had to overcome the Remington 7600 in the first...
Jordan Sillars
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Sep 4, 2024
Where To Shoot a Deer
Tony J. Peterson
Sep 4, 2024
Ethical shot selection is something every whitetail hunter should obsess over. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the various shot angles and considerations whitetail hunters will face in the field. And, most importantly, how hunters should address each angle to ensure quick...
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Sep 4, 2024
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How Mature Bucks Travel
Mark Kenyon
Aug 13, 2024
On this week's episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the mysteries of mature buck travel. Understanding how big bucks cross openings, cruise through the timber, and relate to soft edges is information that can help any hunter level up his or her game in the whitetail woods. Presented by...
Mark Kenyon
Aug 13, 2024
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How to Call Mature Bucks
Tony J. Peterson
Aug 28, 2024
Every whitetail hunter owns a few deer calls, but using the right ones at the right time is the only way to talk mature bucks into range. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson explain how and when to use grunt tubes, rattle bags, and snort wheeze calls - and how to gauge a big buck's...
Tony J. Peterson
Aug 28, 2024
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S01 E05
Aug 7, 2024
How to Identify, Interpret, and Hunt Deer Scrapes
Mark Kenyon
Aug 7, 2024
On this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down whitetail scrapes and how to hunt them. There isn’t a more valuable piece of buck sign for a hunter to find, but the key to using scrapes to fill tags all boils down to understanding the where, when, and why behind them. Presented by Moultrie
Mark Kenyon
Aug 7, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
All About Deer Droppings
Mark Kenyon
Jul 31, 2024
Whitetail hunters obsess over rubs and scrapes, but there is another type of sign that can be highly valuable - deer droppings. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson, explain how to evaluate the recency and the concentration of deer scat to make informed hunting decisions in real time...
Mark Kenyon
Jul 31, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024
Whitetail Buck Rubs Explained
Mark Kenyon
Jul 24, 2024
If there is one piece of deer sign that all whitetail hunters love to find, it's fresh rubs. These buck calling cards can tell you a lot about deer behavior, and help you dial in your hunting strategies. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson, explain how to do just that by breaking down the...
Mark Kenyon
Jul 24, 2024
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S01 E02
Jul 17, 2024
Understanding Deer Tracks
Tony J. Peterson
Jul 17, 2024
In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down how to identify and understand deer tracks. Most hunters can tell the difference between a deer track and a raccoon track, but to better understand each print left behind, you need to get down and dirty. Mark and Tony share their tips and...
Tony J. Peterson
Jul 17, 2024
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S01 E01
Jul 10, 2024
What Deer Really Eat and Why it Matters
Mark Kenyon
Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down how to identify the most valuable whitetail food sources for the entire season and just what they mean to the deer. Whether you're working with mast, browse, or agriculture, identifying specific food sources and then hunting them when they...
Mark Kenyon
Jul 10, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
Shoulder VS Euro Mounts
Mark Kenyon
Sep 11, 2024
If you're lucky enough to fill your buck tag, you need to figure out how to display the antlers. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the differences between shoulder mounts and Euro mounts and why a hunter might choose one over the other. Presented by Moultrie.
Mark Kenyon
Sep 11, 2024
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Case Against Idaho Man Exposes Black Market for Big Game Tags
Jordan Sillars
An Idaho man has been charged with five felonies and 15 misdemeanors for a host of wildlife crimes allegedly committed during last year’s big game season–including the purchase of tags that are illegal to sell in the state. Karl W. Studer, 43, spent over $150,000 purchasing Landowner Appreciation...
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When Politicians Pretend to be Hunters
Jordan Sillars
Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the Harris campaign released what they say is the “most iconic political hat in America.” A certain red-hatted former president might contest that lofty claim, but the message behind the camo...
Jordan Sillars
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Opinion: The Savage 99 Is the King of Lever Guns
Adam Moore
When I started hunting in middle school, I was lucky enough to cut my teeth on classic deer rifles. On Saturday mornings during deer-dog season, my grandfather and dad would load me up, and we’d head to their camp and wait for the dog handlers to show up. I have distinct memories of my grandfather’s...
Adam Moore
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