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...
Go With Your Gut!
Photo: The night before he arrowed this Nebraska brute, Rack magazine editor Mike Handley bought The Can on a whim. Going with his gut has worked well for...
Take Great Field Photos: Part One
Field photos, also known as grip-and-grins, are photos of hunters posing with their freshly killed animals, usually taken by a friend or relative of the...
5 Keys to Great-Tasting Venison
Bow seasons are in full swing pretty much everywhere, so hopefully you are out getting in some stand time — and that your stand time is productive.
Target Warmth Better
Photo: Krissy Jean Zimmer discovered a way to stay in the stand longer by using a product not meant for hunters. Here she poses with a 202-pound 8-pointer...
Stand Firm
It’s chic to take a stand these days, and that’s certainly true in the deer woods.
With all due respect to still-hunters, the most effective way to hunt...
Dark Woods Dilemma?
Photo: Alaskans like Cyndie Fox are prepared for short days and handling situations in the dark. Shown here with a black-tailed buck and gorgeous Arctic fox,...
Before You Claim Your Game …
Photo: There are steps to follow before claiming downed game of any species.
A wounded whitetail is a potentially deadly animal. Here are some things we...
The Role of Rubs
No one is sure of the exact purpose of buck rubs. Yes, bucks will rub trees to remove their velvet, but with velvet-drop being a fairly quick process (24...
Only Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Jackie Bushman likes to say that "Practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect."
Those are good words to keep in mind as bowhunters get...
Time to Reduce Movement
Photo: A tiny stick-on digital timepiece helps hunters avoid unnecessary movement when checking the time.
Rolling up your jacket sleeve to look at your watch...
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