
TIPS
& Tactics

BY: LORELEI MENIST
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...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Are Your Treestands Too High?
Have you ever been busted by a buck while up in your treestand? Most of you can relate, because there are so many variables when a cagey mature deer is in...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Try a Thumb-Trigger Release
Were you happy with your bowhunting accuracy last fall using a standard index-finger release aid? If not, I have a suggestion: Try a thumb-trigger release....

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Tick Control for Deer Hunters
The calendar may have just clicked into summer but if you’ve been living the outdoors lifestyle you know that ticks have been active for several months...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
The Key To Growing Bigger Bucks
Many deer hunters who manage their own land dream of taking a "personal-best" buck they may have had a hand in developing. A worthy goal, for sure. But as in...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
The Moon vs. Deer
One of the legacies left by longtime outdoor writer Jeff Murray is that he's credited with being among the first to connect deer movements to moon phases....

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Single Pin Vs. Multi Pin Bowsights
One component of better deer hunting is choosing the right gear, and these days there are a lot of quality choices. One of the current hot topics in...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Avoid These Food Plot Fails
Most every avid deer hunter who owns or manages land has considered adding a deer-attracting food plot or two. The sad reality is many of these initial...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Hunting and ATVs: Finding A Balance
Can today’s modern ATVs and side-by-sides help you be a better deer hunter? Or at least be more efficient? Well, they can, but in most cases it comes down to...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
You Spooked a Buck: Game Over?
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: Spooking a mature buck does not mean you'll never see it again. In fact, if you're out scouting, it might...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Early Summer Trail Camera Strategies
Spring is fading fast, and whitetail hunters will soon start thinking about a summer staple — trail cameras. To make the most of your early efforts to capture...
