
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
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...

BY: DONNIE CARROLL
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...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Late-Summer Camera Placement
With summer upon us, most trail camera users likely have at least a few cameras in the woods gathering intel. That’s all well and good, but another important...

BY: WILLIAM CUTHBERT
Create Antler Rubbing Posts
One surefire way to learn if there is buck activity in your area is finding fresh rubbings on small trees, saplings or fence posts.
Before the season starts,...

BY: TOM WERTMAN
Muddy Boots No More
To get to my favorite stands, I often tread across muddy fields and my boots end up covered in muck. Not only is it dangerous to climb treestands wearing...
