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...
Flying with Guns
Traveling with a firearm can be challenging, and it’s all about following the rules.
Following up on last week’s tip regarding how to protect your hunting...
Trail Cam Tip: Don’t Just Pile It On
For those of you who use trail cameras like I do, I think you'll find this tip very useful. It might become part of your standard operating procedure when it...
‘Move like snails, see less tails!’
As most experienced hunters probably know, hunting from a treestand is a great way to see farther into the woods and keep our scent above deer, which is a...
Aim According To Your Weapon
All hunters want to make the quickest, cleanest harvest possible, and that’s why we spend so much time practicing and studying deer anatomy. While learning...
Conquer the Dead Zone
Photo: Because it stepped into a dead zone, Buckmasters Tip Editor, Tim H. Martin, had to go southpaw in order to smoke this Alabama 10-pointer. Tim learned...
Treestand Noise Dampener
Most of the time, I hunt from a ladder stand. They are awesome once you've settled in, but have a bad reputation for being noisy while you ascend and descend.
When the Rut’s in a Rut
Photo: Buckmasters cameraman Chris Chastain (right) and Buckmasters Sweepstakes Winner John Nowak ambushed this gorgeous Alabama 10-pointer using a tactic...
Peak Deer Movement
White-tailed deer move most during low light conditions. There are exceptions to this rule, but as a deer hunter, I try to be in my stand during the first...
Staying Put: Virtues and Perils
When you are an invited guest on someone’s hunting property and they put you in a spot, DO NOT leave early or go roaming around, even if you aren’t seeing...
The ‘Belly Up’ Kit
Photo: Buckmasters Life Member Dave Zilai invented a simple kit that makes it easier to field dress deer alone. His buddy, who lost the use of an arm due to...
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