Deer drinking from backyard water source
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The Step-by-Step Guide: How to Attract Deer to Your Yard

Something is mesmerizing about watching deer in their natural habitat. For over four decades, I’ve been captivated and fascinated by these elusive creatures. My family and I love that our backyard attracts deer. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or simply an admirer of wildlife, the allure of deer is undeniable. Keep reading to learn from…

Bow Hunter in a treestand in the West Michigan woods
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Your Ultimate Guide to Tree Stands for Bow Hunting

Are you a bow hunter ready to invest in a treestand but overwhelmed by the options? Maybe you’ve been a ground-blind hunter for a few years but are ready to go higher. Whether you’re brand new to bow hunting or just looking for advice from a fellow bow hunter, I’m here to help. The three…

Bow hunter wearing base layers
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Best Base Layer for Hunting: On a Budget

Your Essential Guide to Staying Warm and Comfortable Consider your preferences as each outdoorsman has unique criteria for the best base layer for hunting. This includes staying comfortable, how it fits your body shape, and the price range you can afford. Then there are other factors like geographic location and the season you are hunting….

Online Hunter Safety Course in progress
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New Hunter Loading: Online Hunter Safety Course

Day Three with Bayliee Let’s dive into my experience teaching Units 5 and 6 of the Online Hunter Safety Course through Hunter-Ed. Hopefully, this offers encouragement and excitement for you to mentor a young person and share your hunting knowledge. My niece and I are working through the Online Hunter Safety Course offered for Michigan…

Ororo Heated Vest - comfort and warmth
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Best Hunting Purchase in 2024: My Ororo Heated Vest

Comfortable. Versatile. Great Investment. Do you hunt in a northern state of the U.S. during deer season or work in a cold environment? Let me tell you about my favorite purchase in 2024. The Ororo Men’s heated fleece vest has been keeping me warm and was worth every penny! I wear it almost every day…

Man wearing camouflage sitting in hunting chair holding a mug
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Best Hunting Chair for a Ground Blind (2024)

As someone who’s tried numerous blind chairs, I’ve narrowed down my list of best hunting chairs to these top three swivel chairs for best comfort during long hunts.  Hunting requires patience, stealth, and comfort. When you sit in a blind for long periods of time waiting for the right whitetail deer to come along, you…

Hunter next to car with deer on roof overcomes hunting mistakes
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Common Deer Hunting Mistakes You Can Avoid

Deer Blunders With My Dad Ever wondered about the secrets of successful hunting? Well, I have experienced many deer blunders and mistakes with my dad. From scent control to noise, and firearm maintenance to movement mistakes. Despite my dad teaching many positive lessons, I sometimes learned more through his mistakes. Now, let’s travel back in…