Recent Tips and Tactics
Build Your Own Stand Pack
By Mark Melotik
Most of my whitetail hunting takes place on public land, often where stands must be packed in and out the same day. And while I’ve jumped on the current saddle-hunting craze for its ultralight versatility, I still depend on compact hang-on stands quite a bit.
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Avoid These Food Plot Fails
By Mark Melotik
Most every avid deer hunter who owns or manages land has considered adding a deer-attracting food plot or two. The sad reality is many of these initial plantings fail. Worse, the loss of invested time and money is often compounded, because most well-meaning hobby farmers hav... READ MORE
How To Get Aggressive for Big Bucks
By Mark Melotik
As a longtime whitetailer and writer/editor, I’ve had the pleasure of picking the brains of some of the nation’s most-successful deer hunters. One of them is Lone Wolf Custom Gear founder Andrae D’Acquisto. He’s often eager to share his extensive know... READ MORE
Wisdom From a Big-Woods Master
By Mark Melotik
Hunting big-woods deer has been a passion of mine since I first began whitetailing some 40 years ago, and the excitement hasn’t waned. One who would agree is Brad Kuhnert, who has lived in far northern Wisconsin for the past 40 years and has bagged some very impressive... READ MORE
6 Ways To More Deer Hunting Access
By Buckmasters
Mark Herr, left, and son Kyle Herr with a stud of a suburban buck.
Looking to get a leg up on the deer hunting competition this year? One way is to be the first to ask for permission on a promising private tract, and the off season is the time. But as many know, n... READ MORE
5 Ways To More Ground Blind Success
By Mark Melotik
While it’s true that treestands offer many advantages, portable ground blinds are dependably deadly when conditions are right. For many private landowners heavy-duty, hard-shell blinds are all the rage, but lightweight, ultra-portable fabric blinds offer extreme versat... READ MORE
Now’s The Time To Sweeten Fall Stand Sites
By Mark Melotik
Got a day or two over the coming weeks to roam your favorite deer hunting area? Searching for sheds and marking last fall’s still-visible deer sign are winding down, but another wise project looms: Creating new and better treestand sites.
What follows are a few prov... READ MORE