Recent Tips and Tactics
How to Cape a Deer for Mounting
By Kaitlin Bowen and Joseph Zoida (Taxidermy Unlimited NJ)
Have you ever harvested a deer you wanted to get mounted and didn’t know exactly how to properly cape out the skin. These steps can seem intimidating, but once you do a few it will become second nature. Make sure when you field dress your deer you leave enough cape for... READ MORE
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 immed... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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