Buckmasters Magazine

Entries for January 2020

Does Matter

Does Matter

By Bob Humphrey

If your objective is a buck, you should spend more time scouting does. Where are you going tomorrow?” my son asked, partly curious about my plan and partly disappointed that he wouldn’t be able to join me because of school. “Back to the bog,” I replied. “Why?” he continued. “We’ve seen nothing but doe... READ MORE

Climbers vs. Hang-Ons

Climbers vs. Hang-Ons

By P.J. Reilly

Which type of treestand do the pros prefer? Paper or plastic? Bow or gun? Ford or Chevy? Variety is the spice of life, they say, but any time you have variety, you’re going to have differing opinions. In the world of deer hunting, one tastes great/less filling argument you’re sure to hear in most camps revolves around treestands. Which ... READ MORE

Every Deer, Every Time

Every Deer, Every Time

By David Hart

Follow this expert tracker’s advice to increase your recovery rate. As a guide and operations manager for Hadley Creek Outfitters, part of Jared Heller’s job entails finding bucks shot by his hunters. In the 13 years he’s worked for the Illinois outfitter, Heller has tracked hundreds of deer. While most of them are easy to find, s... READ MORE

Here’s Your Sign

Here’s Your Sign

By David Hart

Because we've all done dumb things in the deer woods. What is it about whitetails that turns ordinarily smart folks into bumbling idiots? Maybe it’s a giant buck caught on a trail camera or just the urge to get off the pavement and into the woods in a hurry. Whatever the reason, we leave common sense (and toilet paper) behind and do things ou... READ MORE

Smile for the Camera

Smile for the Camera

By Bob Humphrey

The bucks might not be grinning, but you will if you follow this trail camera advice. There’s an inverse correlation between scouting time and hunting time. The more hours you devote to scouting, the less you should have to spend hunting. But first-hand observation provides limited results. Sign, like tracks, scat, scrapes and rubs tells you ... READ MORE

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