TIPS
& Tactics
Gut Shot Prevention
I believe one of the most common fundamental errors made by hunters is shooting at moving animals.
Whether hunting with guns or archery gear, knowing how and...
Keep It Cool
Heat and deer meat don't play well together.
Here in the South as I write this, we're experiencing a nasty heat wave complete with safety notices and...
Shorten Up For Better Bow Results
Most bow experts agree that the most common mistake bowhunters make in setting up their bows is selecting a draw length that is too long. Releases and loops...
Take A Stand
We don't know how they do it, but deer have an uncanny ability to catch us by surprise. No matter how ready you are, and no matter how loud the woods, a deer...
Hunt the "Second Rut"
If you're getting depressed because the rut is over (in most areas of the country, anyway), don't despair. There's still a key phase to come that is actually...
Big Bucks Hide in Small Places
Most hunters think that you have to go deep in the woods to find a big buck – deeper than anyone else is likely to go. That’s partially true: You will find...
January Scouting
This is a great time to get a better read on local deer behavior.
One trait shared by whitetails and humans is we're creatures of habit. If something works...
Too Close for Comfort
Don’t set up for 20-yard shots if you can shoot well out to 30.
One of the most common problems with stand setups is being too close. It’s natural to want an...
Read the Sign
Put some fun back into your hunting by going back to basics.
Have you ever seen a magazine article that explains how to tell the difference between a buck...
Don’t Call Like a Celebrity
As fun as it is to watch on TV hunting shows, mashing antlers together like thunder and playing a grunt call like a flute are not the best tactics for most...
If You Have To Ask, The Answer is "NO!"
We've all heard horror stories of wounded deer, and bowhunters in particular are prone to be the subject of these sad tales. The real statistics show that...
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