The August 2009 issue took to a deer stand near you in June. Have a subscription? You'll want to get one before the season starts this fall.

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Here are a few highlights from the August 2009 issue:

• Find a deer hunter with several seasons under his belt and you’ll find someone with vivid memories of the ones that got away. Rev. Zeke Pipher has their stories.

• If you have ever considered owning a hunting property, Les Davenport shows how the current economic downturn has provided a window of opportunity.

• Charles J. Alsheimer offers 12 questions to ask before you buy land or embark on a new management program.

• Human odors come from a variety of sources, but most can be substantially reduced with a dedicated routine and the use of appropriate products. Use these tips from Dr. Phillip Bishop.

• Dr. Tim Lewis revisits bow-hunting’s biggest myth — and crushes it once and for all.

• The most accurate hunters tune their bow AND their arrows, according to Patrick Meitin.

• Height affects arrow trajectories so much that it accounts for the majority of archery misses. Norman E. Johnson elucidates.

• Want to kill more mature bucks? Steve Bartylla spends more time on the sidelines planning your next move!

• John J. Ozoga gives a closer look at the role skin glands play in whitetail communication.

• Whitetail managers from across the country discuss deer hunting and management. Bob Zaiglin facilitates the discussion.

• Most of who we are as deer hunters can be owed to our mentors and companions, writes Scott Bestul.

• Editor Dan Schmidt introduces 10 Reezens to Win Sweepstakes. Click here to read his "Editor's Stump" column.

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