
Whitetail Hunting
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Beau Martonik of East Meets West Outdoors and I each grew up hunting whitetails in Pennsylvania. So, early November through December is a time near and dear to each of our hearts. That's the time that extends from the whitetail rut until rifle season opens just after Thanksgiving. We've talked a lot about whitetail hunting over the years, and the toll all-day sits during the whitetail rut take on a hunter. I decided to help other hunters decrease the effect of that toll.
So, I wrote an article for eastmeetswesthunt.com all about managing your body and your mind during the whitetail rut. If you want to stay in the stand, and feel good mentally and physically while you stay there, click the link below and follow the advice during your rut-cation this year.
Here's the link:
How to Manage Your Body and Mindset During the Whitetail Rut
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