
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
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...

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
Patience: The Key To More Big-Woods Bucks
Veteran turkey hunters know that one of the keys to success with most every setup is a good dose of patience. A fired-up tom’s booming gobbles might be...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
A Deer-Tracking Breakthrough
Several years ago I arrowed a brute of an Illinois buck that continues to haunt me today. The haunting aspect stems from the fact that I never recovered that...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Build A Digital ‘Trapline’ For Bucks
Still on the fence about investing in a hunting app? Late winter into spring is one of the best times to lean on this technology, which can help lead the way...

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....
