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Mechanical vs. fixed broadheads
The difference between mechanical and fixed broadheads is that mechanical ones open on impact, while fixed ones stay in the same configuration. […]
Articles by Pete Rogers
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Hunters should find the release aid that works best for them
Archery hunters have three types of release aids to choose from. Which works best for you? […]
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Traditional bowhunting
Many archery hunters are rejecting the high-tech materials of modern equipment and finding joy in hunting with traditional bows. […]
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Early season archery tactics
Early season hunting is often hot for hunters and deer, which means watering holes are prime target areas. […]
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In defense of the crossbow
The crossbow is a formidable hunting tool, and is considerably older than the compound bow. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunters need to go soft (mast)
Deer will put soft mast on their menu early in the fall when the fruit begins to ripen. Hunters need to be able to recognize it. […]
Deer Hunting
Mounting a scope on your deer rifle; how to do it correctly
Your rifle’s accuracy, to a large extent, depends on how the scope, rifle and mounts fit. Here’s how to mount a scope on your deer rifle. […]
Deer Hunting
Get bow season off to a good start
Cross your t’s and dot your i’s as archery season arrives; the first few days will be your best chance at a buck before he becomes wary. […]
Deer Hunting
Give a big-bore gun a chance this season
The rifle was removed from its case long before dawn. The rich, walnut stock showed the wear of a 146-year-old gun. The U.S. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor is not what many would consider a good whitetail gun. Indeed, the 400-grain, .45-70 caliber, bullet is a bit heavy for most hunters, with small, fast projectiles all the rage. […]
Deer Hunting
5 deer calibers that can’t be beat
The debate over the best rifle calibers for deer has been going on as long as hunters have been sitting around campfires. In Mississippi, the array of calibers is as wide as the beaches along the Gulf Coast. Narrowing the list to five is, well, challenging. […]
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Patterning your shotgun
One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]
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Broadheads for turkeys
Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]