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Hunting Whitetails: 6 Steps for Reducing Human Scent

By Vikki Trout Eliminating human scent? Impossible. Significantly reducing human scent? Very possible, and absolutely necessary. The 8-point moved deliberately toward my tree stand as I reached for my bow. It was just a matter of time until my Muzzy-tipped … Continue reading

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Hunting Education: 7 Tips for Youth Hunters

By Vikki Trout Giving a Kid Good Odds on Getting His First Buck I could hear the excited voice of our 8-year-old grandson, Luke Trout, on the other end of the line, even though my husband John was the one … Continue reading

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Hunting Tips: Last Minute Scouting – Can Procrastination Pay?

By Vikki Trout Attention procrastinators – here are three risks and three advantages of putting off your scouting. A tree stand hung before deer season begins brings a smile to my face. On the flipside, I sometimes find myself on … Continue reading

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Turkey Hunting: Late Season Turkeys

By Vikki Trout Three Strategies for Gobblers at the Buzzer With only two days left to pursue the elusive Eastern wild turkey, my confidence had dwindled. As the sun peaked over the horizon on this beautiful, calm and warm morning, … Continue reading

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Hunting with Kids ~ by Vikki L. Trout

Into the Woods for the First Time What do you say to your youngster as they peer deep into your eyes while you are preparing for your hunt and ask, “When can I go with you?” All hunters hope their … Continue reading

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