
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
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....

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Early Season: Stay In The Game
Summer is winding down and bow seasons, in some cases, are just days away. Do you have a plan for the opener? If hunting early is your thing, sitting on fresh...

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
Are You Running Post-Season Trail Cameras?
So you didn’t bag the trophy buck you worked so hard to encounter this past fall? How energizing would it be for your 2025 prep, to know a local giant or two...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
An Arrow a Day
Many bowhunters who practice shooting all spring and summer tend to shelve their regular tuneups once hunting seasons start. Especially when traveling to hunt...

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....
