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...
A Different Angle
Intense practice led to a big mistake for this bowhunter.
Last week we talked about habits, including how we repeat what we do in practice. That's usually a...
Rangefinders: A Hunter's Best Friend
In recent years, the proliferation of the laser rangefinder has given hunters a tremendous tool to hunt more responsibly and increase their success. Laser...
Big Bucks Hide in Small Places
Most hunters tend to think you have to go deep in the woods to find a big buck – deeper than anyone else is likely to go. That just feels right, doesn’t it?
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When It Comes To Trophy Bucks, Plan for the Best -- And the Worst
More and more hunters are passing on small bucks in hopes of a trophy. What many newcomers to holding out are not prepared for, however, is to go through the...
Off-season Small Engine Care
Photo: It might cost more at the pump, but ethanol-free gasoline will likely prevent a visit to the mechanic.
As a hunter, you likely own an ATV or UTV, as...
It's a Drag, Man
It's all fun and games until somebody shoots a deer. Then the work begins!
Hunting with the folks at Mystery Ranch packs in Wisconsin in November, one of our...
Carpet Tagger
Hang onto a few sections of your old carpet to use in your deer stands.
Old carpet has several uses for deer hunters.
You can cut a section of carpet to the...
Trail Blazers
Of course deer hunters set up near trails – whitetails are creatures of habit and often use the same trails to move throughout their range.
As long as food...
Be Unpredictable
Deer hunters spend so much time trying to pattern deer that we forget that we also can be "patterned." After all, most of us hunt the same days and the same...
Great Expectations
Don't hold out for a buck that isn't there.
I once saw a cartoon that showed a dress-wearing skeleton sitting at a park bench with a caption that read,...
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