
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
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....

BY: MARK MELOTIK
An Outside-The-Box Late-Season Deer Drive
Across most of North America we’re now down to the last few weeks of archery deer seasons. And if you’re still holding an unpunched bow tag things might be...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Why To Prep Bad-Weather Stands
When most die-hard whitetailers think of ideal hunting conditions, I’d guess most would picture a cool, crisp autumn day some time in the late pre-rut, a...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Better Food Plotting Starts Now
Some deer hunters in search of quality hunting land decide to take the plunge and purchase a plot specifically for hunting. And one of the first things they...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Late-Summer Camera Placement
With summer upon us, most trail camera users likely have at least a few cameras in the woods gathering intel. That’s all well and good, but another important...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
The E-Bike Advantage
Serious whitetailers are always looking for ways to make their hunting and scouting more efficient. One great answer? The e-bike advantage. Today’s electronic...
