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Hunter-gear.com is an informational site about hunting equipment, hunting tactics, and hunting resources for novice and seasoned hunters. The website offers a wide variety of information on various types of hunting equipment, along with topics such as deer management, turkey hunting tips, deer hunting methods, how to hunt small game effectively, and much more. Our goal is to offer information on gear and accessories for the more popular game species, including turkey hunting, deer hunting, coyote and predator hunting, and small game hunting.

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Coyote Looking Towards a caller

17 HMR Coyote Hunting – Is it Enough Caliber?

Among predator hunters, the coyote has become the top “dog” and most popular predator species hunted. In fact, an entire hunting market has developed that includes dedicated coyote hunting guns (shotguns and rifles), calls, clothing, scents, etc. Coyote hunters are just like any other group of hunters and love to discuss and debate the popular…

Deer Feeding in the Rain

Do Deer Move After Rain, and Is It Worth Hunting Right After a Rain?

Ask any deer hunter what their favorite weather conditions are for hunting, and you’ll probably get several different answers. However, I bet that not a single deer hunter surveyed will choose rainy weather as their favorite condition to hunt whitetails. In fact, most hunters will reschedule any planned deer hunt if they see rain in the…

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Why Do Deer Necks Swell During the Rut

Why Do Deer Necks Swell During The Rut?

Recently we received the following email from a reader asking about a buck’s neck sweling during the rut? Since this question or inquiry is debated regularly, I thought it made sense to post the response on our site. His original email: (posted with his permission) Hey, some of my deer hunting friends and I recently…

Sikta Clothing Label

Who Owns Sitka Gear

If you’ve done any shopping for hunting clothes, then you’ve probably heard of Sitka Gear, or at least, been exposed to the brand. Sitka is a maker of high-performance outdoor apparel geared towards hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. I deal with Sitka at my day job so I’m pretty familiar with their line of products….

Portable Cleaning Kit for Shotguns

Maintain Your Scattergun: A Review of the 6 Best Shotgun Cleaning Kits On The Market

Shotguns are the most versatile firearm on the market today. With the right shotshell load, a shotgun can be used to harvest large or small game, hunt birds in flight, and even shoot competitive games like sporting clays or skeet. That popularity also means that shotguns are carried in the field and may be fired…

whats the best location for a tree stand

What’s the Best Location for a Tree Stand

I’ve always believed that strategic deer stand placement is the key to a successful hunting season. Stand placement can make or break a successful hunt, so it’s an integral part of any deer hunting strategy. It’s all about finding the perfect spot to set up your stand, taking into consideration factors like wind direction, access,…

How Long Does Human Scent Last in the Woods

How Long Does Human Scent Last in the Woods? The Answer Might be Surprising

One thing that still amazes me about whitetail deer is their extraordinary sense of smell. While a few other species in the animal kingdom have a better nose, whitetails are near the top of the list when it comes to having an incredible olfactory system. This acute olfactory ability enables them to discern multiple scents…

How Many Acres Do You Need to Hunt Deer

How Many Acres Do You Need to Hunt Deer?

At my day job, I spend a great deal of time answering questions about all kinds of hunting gear, tactics, and techniques. Given the incredible popularity of whitetail deer, it’s probably no surprise that I spend most of my time discussing various aspects of deer hunting. One question that seems to pop up every now…