Here are a few highlights from the Summer 2009 issue: - Find a deer hunter with several seasons under his belt and you'll find someone with vivid memories of the ones that got away. Rev. Zeke Pipher has their stories.
- If you have ever considered owning a hunting property, Les Davenport shows how the current economic downturn has provided a window of opportunity.
- Charles J. Alsheimer offers 12 questions to ask before you buy land or embark on a new management program.
- Human odors come from a variety of sources, but most can be substantially reduced with a dedicated routine and the use of appropriate products. Use these tips from Dr. Phillip Bishop.
- Dr. Tim Lewis revisits bow-hunting's biggest myth — and crushes it once and for all.
- The most accurate hunters tune their bow AND their arrows, according to Patrick Meitin.
- Height affects arrow trajectories so much that it accounts for the majority of archery misses. Norman E. Johnson elucidates.
- Want to kill more mature bucks? Steve Bartylla spends more time on the sidelines planning your next move!
- John J. Ozoga gives a closer look at the role skin glands play in whitetail communication.
- Whitetail managers from across the country discuss deer hunting and management. Bob Zaiglin facilitates the discussion.
- Most of who we are as deer hunters can be owed to our mentors and companions, writes Scott Bestul.
- Editor Dan Schmidt introduces 10 Reezens to Win Sweepstakes.
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