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How to Field Dress Your Deer: 9 Tips [and 5 mistakes to avoid]

by Campfire Collective | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized

Venison often gets the reputation of being tough, dry, and gamey. We here at HUNTINGsmart! are here to tell you that this does not have to be the case! If you’re experiencing meat with an unpleasant taste or texture, it can often be traced back to the moments after...

Hunting Education in Texas | What You Need to Know

by Campfire Collective | Oct 21, 2021 | Uncategorized

Hunting safety is a big deal in The Lone Star State, and it all starts with hunter education. From shooting skeet to deer hunting, many Texans across the state grow up shooting rounds at the range, hunkered down in a deer blind, and spending their days decked head to...

The Effects of Wind on Whitetail Movement

by Campfire Collective | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

It’s 5:00am and your alarm sounds. The sun has yet to break over the horizon as you pull on your camo and boots and pour a pot of hot coffee into your thermos. It’s whitetail season and you’re ready to take down the big one! You stop to check the forecast for the day....

Six Tips to Prepare You For Whitetail Season

by Matthew Hargrove | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

For many, the start of September marks the beginning of a very special season – hunting season! With many states seeing dove season kick off early in the month, it won’t be long until the sun starts setting noticeably earlier and the oppressive heat of summer will be,...