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...
Public Land Transportation
If you’re like me and enjoy hunting on public land, you’ve probably noticed most hunters are not willing to walk three to four miles to reach the best...
Know Before You Mow
Habitat improvement projects are arguably the most powerful yet underutilized tool for growing healthier deer and holding them on your property. You can...
The Disappearing Hunter Trick
This great trick was taught to me well over 50 years ago, but it’s just as effective today.
It all started when I was a lad of twelve. I was squirrel hunting...
Late Season Feeder Trick
For hunters who use spreader-type feeders, I have a late season tip. It’s easy, inexpensive and will help keep deer around your feeder in the late...
Say Yes to a ‘Big No-No’
Photo: Gregory Taylor has been an avid and successful bowhunter for more than 30 years. His tip is one of the more unusual tactics we’ve seen in recent...
Treestand Strategy
When you set up a treestand, play the prevailing winds, but also pay attention to the sun. If it's a morning stand, you don't want the stand to face the...
Weed Them Out!
Now is the time to start working toward a great food plot.
It might seem a little early to start talking about food plots, but prep work for a great food...
Poor Man’s Rangefinder
As a father of four, finding time to hunt, let alone the money, can be quite difficult at times.
Although the kids will eventually be old enough to stay at...
Buck Hideouts Come in Small Packages
Most hunters expect to find deer in the more remote places where they hunt, but bucks -- and pressured deer in general -- have a knack for finding small...
Day-Break
I'm currently bowhunting in Illinois, and these first few days have me contemplating the pluses and minuses of all-day sits.
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