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Cellular Trail Camera Benefits: Why Go Wireless in 2026?

Cellular Trail Camera Benefits: Why Go Wireless in 2026?

Trail cameras have come a long way. In 2026, one of the biggest decisions hunters face isn’t brand or megapixels — it’s whether to go cellular or stay traditional. Cellular trail cameras have become more reliable, more affordable, and easier...

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Interpreting Winter Game Patterns: What to Look for on Camera When Food & Cover Change

Interpreting Winter Game Patterns: What to Look for on Camera When Food & Cover Change

Winter is one of the most revealing seasons for understanding how deer, predators, and small game truly behave. As food sources dry up and cover shifts, wildlife is forced into new routines — and your trail camera becomes the best...

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Hunting Trends & Forecast for 2026: What’s Changing in Gear, Tech & Ethics

Hunting Trends & Forecast for 2026: What’s Changing in Gear, Tech & Ethics

The hunting landscape is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, shifting wildlife patterns, updated state regulations, and a growing focus on conservation and ethical strategy are reshaping how hunters prepare, scout, and spend time in the field. As we move...

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Winter Trail-Cam Setup: How to Optimize Your Cameras for Cold & Snow

Winter Trail-Cam Setup: How to Optimize Your Cameras for Cold & Snow

Winter is one of the most revealing times of the year for serious hunters and wildlife managers. Food is scarce, travel routes tighten, and deer patterns become more predictable — if you know how to run your trail cameras correctly...

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Gear Deep Dive: Must-Have Accessories for Winter Hunting + Scouting

Gear Deep Dive: Must-Have Accessories for Winter Hunting + Scouting

Winter doesn’t just change the landscape — it changes everything about how hunters move, scout, and gather reliable information. Cold temperatures, deep snow, and shortened daylight hours put your gear to the test, and the accessories that work in October...

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5 Late-Season Whitetail Tactics Every Hunter Should Use in December

5 Late-Season Whitetail Tactics Every Hunter Should Use in December

Late-season whitetail hunting in December is a different game—colder, quieter, and far more strategic. Deer behavior changes drastically as winter sets in, food becomes scarce, and hunting pressure peaks. But if you know what to look for (and how to...

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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Hunters in 2025

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Hunters in 2025

Finding the right holiday gift for a hunter can feel overwhelming—especially when every outdoorsman seems to already have a garage full of gear. But 2025 has brought new tools, smarter tech, and practical upgrades that hunters actually want. Whether you’re...

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Comparison Review: Best Calls, Scents & Lures for November Hunting

Comparison Review: Best Calls, Scents & Lures for November Hunting

By November, every hunter in the woods has rattled, grunted, or sprayed something that smells like a doe. The deer have heard it all—and they’re starting to wise up. That’s why choosing the right calls, scents, and lures in late...

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Maximizing November Whitetail Success: Gear, Tactics & Timing

Maximizing November Whitetail Success: Gear, Tactics & Timing

November is the month every whitetail hunter waits for all year. But by the time the calendar flips past the first two weeks, the woods change. Bucks that were running wild and chasing does start to vanish. The rut frenzy...

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Important App Update Notes For Version 2.2.1

Important App Update Notes For Version 2.2.1

We have been working on some big updates in the app for both Android and IOS. This blog post will cover some of the new features that are in version 2.2.1 of the Black Gate Mobile application along with an...

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