
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: TIM H. MARTIN
Tubular Head-and-Neck Gear
Photo: Buff USA’s Polar Buff is one of many tube-style headwear garments available to hunters today. This model, which acts as a head cover and neck gaiter,...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Blades Up!
I learned a lot about skinning animals from hanging with world-class taxidermists most of my life. Several of my best friends are award-winning “taxis” who...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Your Secret Buck Sanctuary
Throughout my two decades of experience in the hunting industry, I've met some incredibly wise hunters, both professional and amateur. I've learned a lot...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Venison Confusion: Backstraps vs. Tenderloins
Backstraps and tenderloins: Are they the same thing? The answer might surprise you if you’re a hunting newbie, and it even might be news to some of you...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Do You Have a Record in the Attic?
I think we'd be amazed if we knew just how many record book antlers are gathering dust in attics and garages across the country, yet never get any...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Itching to Scout?
If you’re like me, you’ve been missing the deer woods for several months and you’re itching to do some pre-season scouting.
This time of year, that itch...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Sometimes it's the bow.
Sometimes it's the Indian. When I first started working for Buckmasters in 1997, it didn't take long to realize I was going to learn a lot from the people...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Avoid the Half Moon Club (Scope Cuts)
Have you ever noticed how many hunters — even famous ones — have a little scar on one eyebrow or across the bridge of the nose? That's the telltale sign...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Flashlights Save Lives
Several years ago, something terrible happened that caused me to re-think the value of a flashlight. It’s the reason I carry multiple flashlights in my...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Rock Climber’s Tips for Hunters - Part I
Back in my younger days, during the off-season from chasing whitetails, I spent some time scaling rock walls, mountain climbing and rappelling off...
