
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
Avoid These Common Deer-Spooking Moves
When your goal is a mature buck, the many ways you can negatively impact your hunt can seem nearly endless. For many, this extreme challenge is part of the...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Cash In on a Winning Weather Pattern
Smart deer hunters have been taking advantage of behavior patterns forever, and one of the biggest centers on weather conditions. Mature buck hunters don’t...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Four Ways to An Early Blind Ambush
As fall deer seasons open across the country, the first few weeks offer some of the best portable ground blind hunting opportunities. The reason is the dense...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Turn Your Luck on Whitetails
Whitetails are an eternal fascination. We work hard to scout effectively, hang stands, play the wind and weather, and generally hunt as hard and smart as we...


BY: MARK MELOTIK
Target Conifer Islands For The Big Woods Win
It’s fairly safe to say that more hunters than ever are skilled at picking productive hunt areas by correctly reading maps. From where I sit, that’s a direct...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Better Scouting with Hunting Apps
It’s late summer and many of you have already been out scouting for early season stand sites. And if you haven’t yet begun your scouting efforts, it’s not too...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Deer Calling: Passive vs. Aggressive
The two largest whitetails I’ve arrowed were pulled into range with the help of grunt calls, and to this day I know of no other technique that can so...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Deer Season?
Many deer hunters are natural explorers who never really stop looking for their next target buck, or promising tract of public or private land. But when the...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Avoid These Early Hang-and-Hunt Fails
With deer seasons fast approaching, some of you may have added new ultra-mobile, lightweight gear that might include saddle systems, ultra-compact stands,...
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