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...
It's Time to Re-Tool and Re-Tune
If you're a bowhunter, you should already be practicing for the coming season.
After all, you don't want to put a lot of effort into getting your bow tuned...
After the Shot
We all put a lot of preparation into having our equipment sighted in and ready. As a community, we hunters have done a great job of educating one another...
The Eyes Have It
Scent control is critical, but don’t forget deer can see pretty well, too.
If you can see a deer’s eye(s), it can see you ... or at least catch your...
Eye Level Excitement
There’s a learning curve associated with using ground blinds effectively.
I used to love hunting from treestands. My Summit climber was my best friend, and I...
Silence is Golden
There’s a good reason the TV pros whisper after taking a shot.
One of the more frequent questions we get at Buckmasters is, “Why do hunting celebrities...
Have a Heart
Don’t waste this excellent source of pure meat.
I use the long disposable gloves that go up to your elbows for field dressing deer, and I like to save the...
Hot on the Trail
Tracking wounded deer is a skill you can improve with practice.
I enjoy tracking deer. It's not as fun when a deer you've shot presents a difficult trail,...
Know Before You Mow
Habitat improvement projects are arguably the most powerful yet underutilized tool for growing healthier deer and holding them on your property. You can...
Treestand Strategy
When you set up a treestand, play the prevailing winds, but also pay attention to the sun. If it's a morning stand, you don't want the stand to face the...
Weed Them Out!
Now is the time to start working toward a great food plot.
It might seem a little early to start talking about food plots, but prep work for a great food...
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