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...
Smooth Is the Groove
We’d all like to improve our shooting, whether we use a gun, a bow or both. We owe it to the animals we hunt to make the best shot possible, and nobody wants...
Stand Firm
It’s chic to take a stand these days, and that’s certainly true in the deer woods.
With all due respect to still-hunters, the most effective way to hunt...
The Role of Rubs
No one is sure of the exact purpose of buck rubs. Yes, bucks will rub trees to remove their velvet, but with velvet-drop being a fairly quick process (24...
Only Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Jackie Bushman likes to say that "Practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect."
Those are good words to keep in mind as bowhunters get...
How Much Is Enough?
With so many great scent, grunt and rattle products out there, it's tough to figure out the right mix. I mean, how much scent is too much, and how much...
Food for Thought
The quickest way to a buck is through his stomach.
Deer hunting might not be easy, but we hunters tend to complicate it more than we should. Whitetails are...
Save a Buck
Take your time to evaluate your target when hunting for meat or to balance ratios.
Deer hunters are becoming more aware of the need to keep buck-to-doe...
Know Your Nuts
Acorns are not like wine, and white is definitely better than red.
Acorns are one of the white-tailed deer’s favorite foods, but getting a buck isn’t as...
Rope a Step
Start your tree sticks higher by using this nearly weightless rope hack.
This week we're following up on our previous tip about using Amsteel rope for tree...
Organization Pays
Packs are made to organize your gear, but they sometimes need a little help.
We all have different ways to doing things, as well as our own set of...
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