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Benelli Expands Lupo Bolt-Action Rifle Caliber Offerings Accokeek, MD – Benelli USA continues the drive of the company’s award-winning Lupo bolt-action rifles into 2022 with soon-to-be-available new calibers. Beginning in May, Benelli will introduce the first of three new chambers for the Lupo series big-game rifles. The Benelli Lupo hit the market to wide acclaim in…

ByNA Deer Hunter StaffMarch 4, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics

Treestand vs. Ground Hunting: Is it Time to Adapt?

Article by Darron McDougal If your go-to strategy is no longer fun or isn’t producing success, make a change! Shellshocked. Sitting for hours on stand has grown stale to the author. That’s why he now primarily hunts from the ground. (Photo courtesy of Darron McDougal) That’s what I was as I hunkered in shin-high prairie grasses when…

ByDarron McDougalMarch 4, 20220Comments

Tips & Tactics

Small Spots to Kill Big Bucks

Article by Josh Honeycutt Check Out These Solid Bedding Areas and Other Places to Intercept Deer in Daylight Not every deer hunter has access to large acreages. Most hunt small parcels of land. For those in the latter situation, the hunt often requires more patience. Other times, it requires a balance of aggressive and passive approaches.…

ByJosh HoneycuttMarch 4, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics Whitetail

Finding The Best Locations For Big Buck Sheds

Article by Jason Ashe Shed hunting has exploded in popularity among Whitetail hunters across the country in recent years. The annual ritual is not only good for some outdoor exercise and scouting, but it is also a good opportunity to see which bucks have made it through to the next season, then come home with some…

ByJason AsheMarch 4, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics

Rainy Day Bucks: Insights And Tips To Seize This Hidden Hunting Opportunity

Article by Mark Raycroft It was still dark outside when the alarm brought our deer camp to life on the Wednesday morning of the November gun hunt. I rolled out of my bunk to peek outside and check the weather. It was raining. I stepped back into the dry, warm camp to discover that a couple…

ByMark RaycroftMarch 4, 20220Comments

Big Game Gear

Rifle Caliber, Cartridge, or Bullet Design – Which Matters Most?

Article by Kevin Wilson Ask 10 different deer hunters which is the best rifle caliber, and you could get just as many different answers. With so many new, and, arguably, improved options available today, the decision isn’t just about caliber, but also about the many advancements in cartridge and bullet design as well. Visit any internet…

ByKevin WilsonMarch 4, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics

Tips for Finding and Creating Great Treestand Locations

Article by Josh Honeycutt Bowhunting from an elevated position offers an excellent advantage. Being able to hunt from above allows hunters to get away with a little more movement, it opens shot opportunities, and it can make the difference in filling a tag or not. Still, there’s a lot to consider when using treestands and it…

ByJosh HoneycuttMarch 3, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics

How To Pack For A Backcountry Hunt

Article by Noel Linsey Backcountry hunting is an adventure unlike any other form of hunting. You dispense with the stands, with the warm hunting cabin, and with the notion of a comfortable bed, and strip the hunt down to its most primordial form. Whether you hunt with a bow or a rifle, if you’ve never done…

ByNoel LinseyMarch 3, 20220Comments

Hunting Tips & Tactics

Excuses – They Somehow Seem to Come Naturally to Hunters

Article by Brad Fenson Hunters are well known for finding every excuse in the book for not being successful at the hunt. Whether a hunter holds out for a big buck or is just looking to put some extra venison in the freezer, hunting does not always go as planned. The weather is too warm or…