Deer Hunting

Rebates On Hunting Gear

I love deer hunting. I also love bargain hunting!

Every year I browse the Manufacturers websites for rebates, coupons and promo codes for deals on hunting gear. This year I've decided to share some of these deals with my blog buddies.

Federal Cartridge has several promotions running.

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Deer Funnels – How To Find Them, How To Hunt Them

How To Hunt Deer Funnels

I'm going to assume that you haven't lived under a rock your entire deer hunting life. However, even if you have, I'll briefly describe what a deer funnel is.

A deer funnel is basically anything that causes deer to pass through a narrow or restricted area. Think of the tiny midsection of an hour glass and you'll get the picture.

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Kirt Darner – The Rise and Fall Of A Legendary Trophy Mule Deer Hunter

Kirt Darner and his wife Paula go on trial in January for several Big Game related violations, one of which is for tranquilizing trophy Elk in New Mexico and then transporting them to a Ranch where huge fees would be charged for hunting them.

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5 Rifle Cartridges For The Beginning Deer Hunter

After writing about how the .243 Winchester was not a good round for the beginning deer hunter, I received a number of emails asking me which rounds I would consider for new deer hunters.

Here's My Pick of Rifle Cartridges For the Beginning Deer Hunter

Note: This list is in no order. Any of these cartridges are more than enough for any Whitetail or Mule Deer buck that walks.

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What Idaho Mule Deer Hunters Really Want

The Hunter Opinion Survey conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish & Game is out.

This is a pretty extensive survey of Mule Deer hunters. The Dept. surveyed Idaho Mule Deer hunters to see what they wanted in terms of Mule Deer management.

Basically, they want bigger Mule Deer bucks and to be able to hunt the entire season.

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North Carolina Law Affects Residents Bringing Home Big Game From Out of State

In an effort to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease from starting in North Carolina, the State passed a law last year that prohibits Game animals such as Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk and Moosefrom being imported from states that are known to have occurrences of CWD.

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Tactics For Hunting Fields and Food Plots

Hunting fields and food plots seems to be a pretty popular subject going by the number of emails I receive. With a little scouting and pre-planning, you can have that field visiting Buck strung up in no time!

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Is the 243 Winchester Too Small For Deer?

243 Winchester

Okay, I know I'll probably get flamed for this, but I think it's something that needs to be discussed. I know it's discussed every hunting season by at least one Outdoor magazine and in every Gun Shop and in every Deer Camp.

The topic of these discussions/heated arguments in deer hunting circles is...

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Choose The Right Gear For Deer Hunting

Choosing the right gear for deer hunting is an easy task. Where you hunt and the way you hunt will dictate what gear you'll take deer hunting.

Obviously if you're hunting a 100 yard from your vehicle, you're not going to need a backpack, tent and camping equipment or other gear that someone hunting miles from the nearest road will need!

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Montana Deer Herds Hit Hard by Bluetongue Outbreak

I came across a story today in the Billings Gazette about an outbreak of Bluetongue disease in Montana Deer and Antelope.  This outbreak in Montana looks like it's worse in the Musselshell River drainage, especially from Roundup to Melstone according to one biologist. However, reports of dead Deer and Antelope have come in from a wide area.

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