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Aggressive Tactics for Early Season Whitetails

 Archery seasons open across North America during the month of September. As soon as the velvet comes off the antlers, change is underway. To capitalize on the opportunities at this time of the year, you must strike fast and hunt aggressively. By Bernie Barringer I had about a 10-year stretch during the late 1980’s and […]

5 Important Keys to Opening Day Success

By Bernie Barringer Every bowhunter can relate to this scenario: You have watched a particular buck off and on all summer. He’s been quite visible in the fields feeding in the evenings and he’s even somewhat predictable in his habits. This could be the year you actually pattern a buck in the pre-season and shoot […]

Hunt Early-Season Staging Areas

By Bernie Barringer Many a heart has been broken by a whitetail buck during the earliest parts of deer season. I am sure you can relate. You watched him all summer, drooling on your spotting scope. He came out into the field at a predictable time in a predictable place several times a week. Could […]

Don’t Overlook Scent Control for Preseason Work

Much has been written about controlling your scent while hunting, but controlling your scent impact and intrusion while scouting, hanging stands and checking trail cameras can be just as important. By Bernie Barringer Controlling human odor is a multi-billion dollar business in the hunting industry. Many people are in search of that mythical “scent elimination” […]