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...
Thoughts About "The Rut"
Most deer hunters today are savvy enough to know that what we call "the rut" is not a one-week period of time when most of the breeding gets done. It is...
Look for the Eyes
If you can see a deer's eye, the deer can see you, and that's an important tip to remember. When a deer is close, you cannot afford to move if he can see you....
Paper or Plastic?
We like roll-top sacks, thank you very much.
Last week we discussed the benefits of using a roll-top sack to carry your insulated clothing to the stand, but...
Speed Isn’t Everything
Both gun hunters and bowhunters favor a flat-shooting projectile. The flatter a bullet or arrow travels, the less the hunter has to worry about aiming high...
Plan B
Have backup plans in place for essential gear.
I was hunting with an outfitter in Illinois about 15 years ago. He dropped me off at the edge of a pasture...
On the Down Low
There is no foolproof way to beat a whitetail's nose.
I used to avoid eating meat for the week or so leading up to hunting season to keep deer from...
The Heat of the Moment
Trail camera settings affect performance in high or low temperatures.
Last week we talked about the importance of using quality batteries to run your trail...
Back to the Basics
If you've been deer hunting for a long time and you've never taken a mature buck, maybe it's time to focus on fundamentals.
If you're not successful, you...
An Ounce of Prevention
Study indicates whitetails forgot to social-distance.
I just finished reading an article that said 33% of the whitetails in a four-state USDA study tested...
Case Logic
Pack well to ensure your gun's zero when traveling to hunt.
Traveling with a bow or gun is stressful. No matter how carefully you pack, you can't help...
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