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How to Get a License for Deer Hunting Season, Texas Hunters

Securing the correct paperwork with plenty of time to spare is the surest way to avoid opening‐day surprises during deer hunting season, Texas officials say. Preseason prep for deer season starts early every summer. Before you can chase East Texas bucks, all of your licenses, endorsements,…

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How to Scout for Deer in the Summer Heat

While hunting season is a ways off, scouting for deer in the summer gives you a leg up on other hunters who don't put in summer patterning work. Summer allows you to easily pattern bucks so you'll be able to adjust to their movements come…

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Tips and Tricks for Field Dressing a Deer

When I talk to someone preparing for their first deer hunt, one question pops up more than any other. They ask about field dressing a deer. First-time hunters want to learn how to preserve their meat, prevent spoilage, and start processing a deer. Field dressing…

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Preseason Deer Scouting Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt

Success during deer season starts well before opening day. If you want to outsmart educated bucks, it's all about putting in the preseason work that most hunters aren't willing to do. Preseason deer scouting gives you an advantage over animals that evolved to avoid you and the…

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When Is Small Game Hunting Season, Michigan Hunters?

Small game hunting can mean big excitement. Michigan offers some of the best small game opportunities in the country, with long seasons and plentiful game across the state. I'll go over the small game hunting season Michigan has so you can plan your next hunt.

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How to Prepare Wild Game [A Guide]

You're already putting in the time and effort to hunt, so learning how to prepare wild game is just as important as taking the shot. Field dressing, skinning, and proper cooking techniques mean the difference between great-tasting meals and wasted meat. The good news? It's not…