TIPS
& Tactics
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...
Try a Thumb-Trigger Release
Were you happy with your bowhunting accuracy last fall using a standard index-finger release aid? If not, I have a suggestion: Try a thumb-trigger release....
It's Time to Re-Tool and Re-Tune
If you're a bowhunter, you should already be practicing for the coming season.
After all, you don't want to put a lot of effort into getting your bow tuned...
Milk Jug Range Markers
As a bowhunter who likes to hunt from permanent treestands, I have found an inexpensive way to clearly mark my ranges.
It's easy; I save plastic milk jugs...
An Outside-The-Box Late-Season Deer Drive
Across most of North America we’re now down to the last few weeks of archery deer seasons. And if you’re still holding an unpunched bow tag things might be...
Why To Prep Bad-Weather Stands
When most die-hard whitetailers think of ideal hunting conditions, I’d guess most would picture a cool, crisp autumn day some time in the late pre-rut, a...
Better Food Plotting Starts Now
Some deer hunters in search of quality hunting land decide to take the plunge and purchase a plot specifically for hunting. And one of the first things they...
Natural Wind Detector
My favorite wind detection device is simple, readily available and occurs naturally.
In the late summer, I will go to the field and pick a couple of pods...
Evergreen Rubdown
One of my personal favorite tips is something I’ve done for a long time, and it really works for tricking a deer’s nose.
I’m almost never winded, and have...
Clamped Tail? Better Go Trail!
We all know the telltale signs of a deer being hit with a bullet. The obvious reactions are a hunching of the back, a bronco-like kick, stumbling, and a...
Deer Calls: Go All Out!
I’d like to share something with Buckmasters fans that I learned as a young hunter.
When I was a kid, my dad wasn’t always as open to trying out new tactics...
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