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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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2025 Rut Predictions & Best Hunting Days (November Forecast)

2025 Rut Predictions & Best Hunting Days (November Forecast)

Every whitetail hunter knows November means one thing—the rut. But timing is everything. Each year’s conditions shift slightly, and knowing when to be in the woods can turn an ordinary hunt into a season-defining success. The 2025 rut is expected...

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Scouting & Adjusting: How to Rethink Your November Stands

Scouting & Adjusting: How to Rethink Your November Stands

Every serious whitetail hunter knows that November changes everything. Early in the month, bucks are cruising for does, chasing hard, and covering miles. But as the rut fades, the woods quiet down, and the deer you were watching suddenly vanish....

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Hunting the Pre-Rut: How October Cold Fronts Trigger Mature Bucks

Hunting the Pre-Rut: How October Cold Fronts Trigger Mature Bucks

When October rolls in, every serious whitetail hunter knows the window to pattern a mature buck is starting to close. While the full rut is still weeks away, the pre-rut is quietly heating up—and there’s no better trigger to set...

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October Food Sources Every Hunter Should Monitor With Trail Cameras

October Food Sources Every Hunter Should Monitor With Trail Cameras

As deer season settles into October, one of the smartest things you can do as a hunter is to understand what your local deer are eating—and when. While bucks are ramping up for the rut, their stomachs still lead much...

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Timing Is Everything: Best Times of Day to Capture Deer on Trail Cameras in October

Timing Is Everything: Best Times of Day to Capture Deer on Trail Cameras in October

When it comes to successful October hunting, knowing when deer move is just as important as knowing where. In this transitional month, whitetail behavior shifts dramatically as they move from feeding patterns into pre-rut routines. And while scrapes, bedding areas,...

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From Summer to Fall: Adjusting Your Trail Camera Techniques in October

From Summer to Fall: Adjusting Your Trail Camera Techniques in October

Every whitetail hunter knows that October marks a turning point in the deer season. What worked in July and August won’t cut it in mid-October. Bucks that were once predictable in bean fields are now ghosts, feeding patterns shift overnight,...

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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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