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Deer Hunting Guide

Before the Hunt
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Tips for the Hunt
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  • Where to sight in your rifle in Tennessee
  • Deer can smell you before you can see them. Learn to control your scent.
  • Tips for Deer Hunting
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Where to Hunt
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Jason Maxedon, Executive Director

5107 Edmondson Pike
Ellington Agricultural Center
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 781-6500
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