TIPS
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							  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
            
            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,...
            
            
          
          
              BY: MARK MELOTIK
            
            Shooting Woes? Seek Advice from a Pro
              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...
            
            
          
          
              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...
            
            
          
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