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...
Give Me a Break!
The experts don’t always agree on breaking in a new rifle barrel.
With so many great choices available for new deer rifles, many of you will be heading...
Same ... but Different
Tactics and tips might require modification for your location.
While considering a tip for this week, it struck me how many strategies and techniques don’t...
Bottlenecks and Funnels
Anything that brings more deer into less space increases your odds of success.
Last week’s tip about fences was an example of the funnel effect, where a...
Cold Slap in the Face
A facemask can keep you in your stand, but don’t let it ruin your hunt.
Deer hunting the late seasons requires you to endure one difficult obstacle: Staying...
Time for Maps and Apps
Take advantage of turkey seasons to get a jump on next fall.
Some of the best scouting opportunities occur immediately after deer seasons end, but it's...
Deer Body Language
Psychologist can interpret a person's mood by reading his body language, and a hunter can do the same thing with deer. Deer will give you a lot of signs if...
Identify Food Sources
One of the indisputable facts about deer hunting is that deer have to eat in order to survive. Because of this, it's critical that you know what food sources...
Patience, Patience, Patience
Taking bucks consistently is an art; anyone can luck into a big buck, but it takes work to harvest bucks year after year. Even for veteran hunters, patience...
Rain is a Good Scouting Aid
An effective way to scout an area before the season opens is to visit it within 24 hours of a rain. You'll have a much easier time seeing fresh tracks,...
Nothin’ Like the Real Thing
You really do have to shoot your broadheads before heading afield.
Last week we talked about how fletching affects the spin and stabilization of an arrow.
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