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The Cherry Classic Crystal by Woodhaven Custom Calls
April 10, 2023Andy Mountain of Chasing Red shares his thoughts on the Cherry Classic Crystal custom call by Woodhaven Custom Calls and why he thinks you should keep one in your turkey vest.
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The Ninja Owl by Woodhaven Custom Calls
April 07, 2023The Woodhaven Ninja Owl... the most overlooked and underrated call? We think so!
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Where You Should Put Your Trail Cams for Turkey Season
April 06, 2023David Williams of Chasing Red shares a tip for how to pick another great location to set up your trail cameras for turkey season.
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The Best Way to Pattern Your Shotgun for Turkey Season
April 05, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes shares a new approach to patterning your shotgun for turkey season.
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How to Preserve Your Turkey Decoys
March 24, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes takes a few minutes to share a quick tip on preservation of decoys at the end of the season.
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Turkey Bowhunting Setup Tip
March 23, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba shares his tips for setting up from the ground when doing some run-and-gun turkey hunting with a bow.
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NAP Spitfire Gobbler Getter Review
March 23, 2023Midwest Whitetail talks about one of their favorite broadheads for bowhunting turkeys - the New Archery Products Spitfire Gobbler Getter.
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Turkey Bow Hunting Shot Placement Tip
March 21, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Jared Mills shares the best spot to aim for when turkey hunting with a bow.
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When to Stop Using Your Turkey Decoys
March 21, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes provides a few tips on whether or not to use decoys during late turkey season.
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How to Preserve Your Mouth Call
March 21, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about how he preserves his mouth calls so he doesn't have to replace them as often.
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Top 3 Items to Keep in Your Turkey Vest
March 20, 2023 Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes discusses the 3 most important calls in his turkey call arsenal: a diaphragm call, a pot call, and a turkey fan.
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Woodhaven Copperhead Turkey Call Review
March 17, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes gives great insight into Woodhaven Turkey Calls and why they are his favorite!
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Turkey Hunting Blind Tip
March 17, 2023Here is a quick, easy, and affordable way to conceal yourself on the go for turkey season!
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MidwayUSA Turkey Vest Review
March 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello reviews the MidwayUSA Turkey Vest.
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Avian X HDR Jake Turkey Decoy Review
March 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about one of his favorite decoys for turkey hunting.
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Woodhaven Ninja Pot Call Review
March 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Chad Holmes talks about one of his favorite Woodhaven pot calls, the Ninja.
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Turkey Nugget Recipe
March 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello shares his favorite turkey nugget recipe!
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Thermacell Repellant Review
March 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Max Mongrello talks about ThermaCELL, one product he doesn't go into the turkey woods without!
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Bushnell Prime Binocular Review
March 09, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares why the Bushnell Prime binoculars are his choice for shed hunting this season.
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Frost Seeding Tips
March 08, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares several ways frost seeding can give you an advantage with your food plots.
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Morrell High Roller Archery Target Review
March 08, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Gavin Koterba shares his review of the Morrell High Roller Archery Target.
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Top 5 Antler Shed Hunting Tips
March 08, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Rye Ludwig shares his top 5tips on how to have the most success when antler shed hunting.
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Stowing Trail Cams
January 19, 2023Midwest Whitetail 's Max Mongrello takes a minute to share his tips on how to best store your trail cameras at the end of the season.
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Late Season Food Source
January 19, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares a tip on how green food sources are overlooked during the late season and how you might find them to produce some good hunts.
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Late Season Decoy Tip
January 18, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Kaleb Greiner shares a tip on how to use decoys within bow range to pinch down the late season deer for a better hunt.
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Arctic Shield Boot Insulator Review
January 16, 2023Midwest Whitetail's Mike Reed reviews the Arctic Shield Boot Insulator.
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Post Season Scouting Tip
January 12, 2023Post season scouting is an extremely effective way to gain information about a piece of property.
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The Lone Gobbler
January 12, 2023A late season Gobbler in the right mood can make for a quick and exciting hunt.
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Clover Plot Maintenance Tip
December 22, 2022I'm here in one of my clover plots today and this is one that I planted about a year ago, so it's coming in nicely. I'm happy with how it looks. I just mowed it for the first time yesterday and then we got rain today, which is about perfect. One of the keys to mowing clover is you do not want to stress it out. There are a couple of ways that happens. One, if you mow it when it's hot and dry, with no rain in the forecast, that can really stress out the clover and make it struggle through those hot, dry summer months. Secondly, do not mow too short. I mowed this a little over six inches tall, that's about as low as you want to go. The reason I like to mow my clover at least a couple times a year is I do see an uptick in utilization by the deer. They like that fresh growth, it seems. It can also help curb back some of the weeds, though it’s not going to get rid of all the weeds. Mowing is not really going to affect any of the grasses at all or most of the broadleaf peren
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Buck Decoy
December 22, 2022As the rut kicks off, the aggressive tendencies of bucks is at an all time high. Using a decoy can be a game changer during this period, however don’t overlook the way that you set it up in relation to your stand. Always keep the wind in your favor, and position the decoy to force the buck into a shooting lane if he comes in to investigate. He will almost always come in squared up to whichever way the decoy is facing!
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Scouting For Whitetails
December 22, 2022Scouting for whitetails never has an off season. Even as we approach the rut, it’s still important to find the freshest sign to determine where the best spots are located. If there is a windy or rainy day in the forecast, try putting boots on the ground around midday to find fresh sign and a huntable tree nearby.
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When to Move Your Trail Cameras
December 21, 2022Especially if you are hunting a new property, moving your trail cameras around throughout the season is a great way to stay in the game based on the movement patterns you are seeing. We typically do this midday to avoid spooking deer and look for areas where multiple trails converge to get the most out of one camera.
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