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Idaho Whitetail Deer Hunts

Central Idaho whitetail hunts are some of the best kept secrets in the whitetail hunting world.  There are many opportunities to take big mature bucks with rifle or bow. Starting in September,  archery hunting on private ranches is good,  as the bucks make there way too and from feeding spots in the morning and evening.

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How Winter Effects Deer, Elk, Moose, etc.

How does winter affect our big game populations? As I look out the window a few snow flakes are falling in, what I can only describe as, one of the most mild winters I can remember.   It got me to thinking how the game should fare well and gives me good hope for the hunting

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How to Avoid Buck Fever when Big Game Hunting

Buck fever can happen to any hunter while hunting any type of big game. Whether you are in Alaska, out west or in Africa buck fever can strike at any time.  So today I’d like to take a stab at helping you avoid this all to common occurrence.  Next time you have that big whitetail,

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Field Judging Trophy Elk

If you’re on the hunt of a lifetime, it obviously will pay big dividends to be proficient at judging Idaho Elk Hunts. Elk aren’t as hard as some species to score on the hoof but still there are some tricks that you need to be aware.  When most novice elk hunters see their first bull

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Elk Shed Hunting

Elk shed hunting  is the theme for today’s blog. Lets talk about Idaho Elk Hunts Idaho Elk Hunts are similar to mule deer in that typically they winter many miles from their fall haunts. Where elk are most unique is that they start shedding there antlers very late, from late March until early May. This

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Whitetail Deer Antler Sheds Help Trophy Buck Hunting Successes

Don’t be disparaged when the hunting season closes and rifles are put away. A good way for the average hunter to fill his thirst for the outdoors is to take advantage of the shed hunting opportunities he has at his disposal.  This accomplishes two things, you may end up with a nice set of trophy whitetail sheds

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