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...
Real-World Calling is Less Aggressive
As fun as it is to watch on TV, mashing antlers together like thunder and playing a grunt call like a flute are not the best tactics for most hunters after a...
The Rut Is Critical
One thing every deer hunter should know is the approximate time of the whitetail breeding season in the area they hunt.
The rut is critical because this is...
Don't Miss High
Ninety percent of the shots missed at deer are high. If you shoot at a deer and he just stands there looking at you, chances are good that the shot went high....
Thank Your Mentor
Show your appreciation to the people who introduced you to the outdoors.
Forgive me for getting personal this week, but I just lost my father and am feeling...
Thermals Follow the Sun
Even when the wind isn't blowing, unseen air currents carry our scent. The distance and direction these air currents, or "thermals" travel can vary, but one...
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...
Get Out of the Wind
Deer hunting can be miserable business in inclement weather, but most hunters have to hunt when they have time and can't be choosy. One thing to keep in mind...
Don't Confuse Practice with Sighting-In
When sighting in a gun or bow, it is imperative to remove as much human influence from the shot as possible. Sighting-in is not practice - it is a process to...
Know the Lay of the Land
How well you know your hunting property goes a long way toward increasing your success as a hunter.
Once you've hunted a property for several years in a row,...
Try a Decoy
Turkey hunters and waterfowlers have long used decoys as standard equipment, so why haven't deer hunters followed their lead? Perhaps it's because deer are...
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