
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
Post-Season Crossbow Care
With crossbow hunting seasons either closed or winding down across the country it’s time for many to inspect and store gear that might not be used again for...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Make the Most of Mock Scrapes
Most avid deer hunters know mock scrapes are one of the best ways to capture trail camera images of big, rutty bucks, with the height of this annual frenzy...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Hunt the Inside Corners
It's a common dilemma for landowners who've decided to make the leap and install a food plot or two on their new hunting land, a move many figure will be the...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Nature’s Wind Detector
Late summer is a great time to collect a supply of nature’s wind detector, a useful addition to any hunter’s gear, particularly bowhunters. And it all starts...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Hinge-Cutting: Even Better Than Believed?
For many years now, hunters managing land specifically for deer hunting have known about a habitat-improving technique called hinge-cutting, but a recent...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Ratchet Straps: a Deer Hunter’s Best Friend
Safety should be every treestander’s biggest concern, and now is a good time to think about on how safely you hunted last fall and how you can improve in...

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
Hog Hunting Can Improve Your Success with Deer
For many avid deer hunters a new year means new challenges and adventures. One I highly recommend, especially for those who hunt primarily from treestands and...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Build Your Own Deer Waterhole
Of the many projects deer hunters should be juggling during the spring, creating a manmade waterhole on your property might be one of the biggest keys to...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Covering Ground With Your Crossbow
There are lots of variables when it comes to toting your crossbow afield while hunting, but safety should always be a priority. Let’s consider a couple...
