Wired To Hunt Weekly: How to Kill Your First Deer
This week I’m answering a listener-submitted question about killing your first deer. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive resource for getting started as a deer hunter, listen to Ep. 216 of the Wired To Hunt Podcast, a Beginner’s Guide to Deer Hunting.
Wired to Hunt Weekly is a video journal documenting my DIY whitetail hunting exploits across the country.
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