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...
Buck Hideouts Come in Small Packages
Most hunters expect to find deer in the more remote places where they hunt, but bucks -- and pressured deer in general -- have a knack for finding small...
Turn Bad Weather To Your Advantage
The alarm goes off at 3:30 a.m. You’re tired, but visions of that giant buck help you sit up and rub your eyes. Then you hear it - howling winds and the...
It's the Setup, Nimrod
Every week I receive dozens of questions about rattling, scents and grunting for white-tailed deer. With all the focus on these techniques, I wonder if we're...
Over a Barrel
A free-floating gun barrel is accurate, but also susceptible to contact.
Most of today’s hunting rifles are manufactured with free-floating barrels. This...
Go Low
It feels good to aim at center mass, but lower is better.
Bow or gun, a big majority of deer misses go high. Gun hunters often jerk on the trigger, pulling...
Don't Despair after the Rut
We all want to hunt bucks around the rut. It's just plain... fun! The bucks are on the move; they respond to scents, calls and rattles; and you're likely to...
Looking Up
It's hard to stop a camera thief, but you don't have to make it easy.
We would agree with critics who say deer hunters are becoming too reliant on trail...
Remember the Eyes When Setting Up For Your Buck
There's no doubt a buck's sense of smell is his number one defense, but he can beat you with his eyes, too. He will pick up on anything out of place because...
Avoid Taking Button Bucks
Harvesting does is the cornerstone of every deer management plan, but how do you know the doe you’re about to shoot isn’t a button buck instead?
This can be...
Fishing for Bucks
Think like an angler when looking for deer on a new tract of land.
Because a majority of deer hunters spend at least some time fishing, we’d like to point...
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