Hunting Basics

Whitetail deer hunting has been a favorite of hunting enthusiasts for years. Here is some basic information about everything from placing your shot to butchering your deer that may be useful. Learn how to trail your deer as well as how to score and submit your kill to the record books!

• Blood Trailing

  
  Knowing how to find a deer after it has been shot is a very important skill and part of hunting. Sometimes this requires a long tedious search. However, if you.....
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• Field Dressing a Deer

  
  Field dressing is the process of removing the organs from a hunted animal in this case a deer. This is an important step in preserving the meat of the animal.....
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• How Butcher Your Deer

  
  Before you start to butcher your deer you will need at least a sharp knife, hacksaw, cutting board, and butcher paper. You may also want to keep a sharpening device.....
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• Shot Placement

  
  Shot placement is extremely important in being both a successful and responsible hunter. A responsible hunter will only take shots they feel will kill the animal and will pass on.....
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• Deer Scoring Systems

  
  There are a few different types of scoring systems out there. The three that we have found to be the most popular are the Boone and Crockett, Buckmaster's, and Pope.....
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