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Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. ⁠ ⁠ Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And up in Alberta and Saskatchewan, massive Northwoods whitetails still come to bait piles and rattling horns. But to access these trophy hunting opportunities, all of these states require non-resident hunters to draw tags in a lottery, hire an outfitter, or throw down for a pricey lease — or in some cases, a combination of the three. Meanwhile, there’s a whole generation of deer hunters, inspired by the likes of The Hunting Public and Whitetail Adrenaline, who dream of hitting the road to chase big bucks out of state, on the cheap. For those deer hunting dirtbags, we’ve compiled the following list of states that offer over-the-counter tags and plenty of free hunting access. Plus, we’ve pulled together some tips on how to find deer when you get there.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the fu...

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