
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
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...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Speed Scouting with Hunting Apps
Where will you be hunting come the early season? Some states have already kicked off their deer seasons, and many will follow in the coming weeks. Do you have...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Try Adding Some Private To Public
You may be familiar with The Hunting Public team and its informative and entertaining YouTube channel that focuses on hunting public lands across prime...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Pack An Emergency Bow Repair Kit
The off season is a great time for bowhunters to assemble an emergency repair kit that can thwart some common in-the-field mishaps, and help ensure you’ll...

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
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....
