TIPS
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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...

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...

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...

With deer seasons fast approaching, some of you may have added new ultra-mobile, lightweight gear that might include saddle systems, ultra-compact stands,...

Most bowhunters are an independent lot, prone to both hunting alone and locating new spots — especially on public land — all with an air of secrecy that would...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....