
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
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 Stand Pack
Most of my whitetail hunting takes place on public land, often where stands must be packed in and out the same day. And while I’ve jumped on the current...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Hunt Outside-In
If last season was short on mature buck sightings and encounters despite an honest effort, it might be time to try changing up your approach this fall....

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Tuning Makes Good Shooters Great
One of the rites of spring for many bowhunters is kickstarting shooting practice sessions. Regular practice will improve anyone’s accuracy, but you might...

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
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
Prepping For Early Success
Searing heatwaves in the depths of summer mean one thing to deer-hunting fanatics: We’re creeping ever closer to whitetail season. Better still, the first few...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Tuning Makes Good Shooters Great
One of the rites of spring for many bowhunters is kickstarting shooting practice sessions. Regular practice will improve anyone’s accuracy, but you might...

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
Make the Most of Testing Season
Summer is finally here, and for deer hunters, that means it's testing season. Those who have recently added new bows and guns need to log plenty of range...
