Tips and Tactics

5 Keys to Great-Tasting Venison

5 Keys to Great-Tasting Venison

By Kenneth Piper

Bow seasons are in full swing pretty much everywhere, so hopefully you are out getting in some stand time — and that your stand time is productive. With daytime temperatures still on the warm side throughout most of the country, taking proper care of your deer immediately and in the few minutes after recovery is critical to ensuring good-t...

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Recent Tips and Tactics

Camera Power!
Camera Power!

By Ken Piper

We’re heading into the critical part of deer season, when last-minute information from your trail camera might give you the tip you need to make a move, or to move in, on a particular buck. If you’re using a cellular trail camera, that means changing your sett... READ MORE


Winning on the Road
Winning on the Road

By Mark Melotik

Is this the year for your first out-of-state deer hunt? Every fall, Minnesota’s Bernie Barringer becomes a whitetail-hunting road warrior, and he’s refined a system for on-the-road success that can benefit other would-be travelers. Barringer, who might be bett... READ MORE


An Arrow a Day
An Arrow a Day

By Mark Melotik

Many bowhunters who practice shooting all spring and summer tend to shelve their regular tuneups once hunting seasons start. Especially when traveling to hunt out of state without a portable target, it’s an easy trap to fall into. I’ve been guilty of it myself an... READ MORE


4 Bow Stands To Avoid
4 Bow Stands To Avoid

By Mark Melotik

The desire to hunt your best morning and evening stands as soon as the season opens is a temptation few can resist. Unfortunately, it’s typically a mistake. The truth is, the sooner you educate deer to the fact they’re being hunted, the tougher the hunting become... READ MORE


Speed Scouting with Hunting Apps
Speed Scouting with Hunting Apps

By Mark Melotik

Where will you be hunting come the early season? Some states have already kicked off their deer seasons, and many will follow in the coming weeks. Do you have a solid plan? If you own a hunting app subscription, your smartphone can help lead the way. As many of you know q... READ MORE


Hunting and ATVs: Finding A Balance
Hunting and ATVs: Finding A Balance

By Mark Melotik

Can today’s modern ATVs and side-by-sides help you be a better deer hunter? Or at least be more efficient? Well, they can, but in most cases it comes down to following a set of fairly standard rules in the deer woods. Most of them are centered on one thing: Can your AT... READ MORE


Early Season: Stay In The Game
Early Season: Stay In The Game

By Mark Melotik

Summer is winding down and bow seasons, in some cases, are just days away. Do you have a plan for the opener? If hunting early is your thing, sitting on fresh sign is the way to go, according to Andrae D’Acquisto, founder of Lone Wolf Custom Gear. D’Acquisto, ... READ MORE


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