
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: JEFF HAYES
The Grunt Effect
It seems like no matter how quietly hunters try to get set up in our stands, we always make at least a little unwanted noise in the process.
Between walking...

BY: RENE BORNE
Coming Home Alive
Photo: A fist-sized survival item gives outdoorsmen a sense of comfort in the backcountry. Tip Editor Tim H. Martin knows all too well — shown here moments...

BY: SCOTT STRICKER
The School of Loose Nocks
Last season, I learned a valuable lesson about not paying attention to nock tightness, and what can happen if you don’t re-snap your arrow to the string...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Climbing Tips to Teach Your Kids
Photo: Along with proper safety gear, knowing handhold and climbing techniques greatly reduce risk of treestand accidents.
Take five minutes to teach these...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
5 Ways To Make The Late Season Great
I love bowhunting late-season whitetails, but I learned early on you must have the right mindset, and gear, to thrive in extreme conditions. Keep the...

BY: JEFF GARDNER
Blood Trailing: Beware the Double-back!
After 36 years of bowhunting and following blood trails, you’d think I’d seen everything. But during Oklahoma’s 2017 archery season, I learned a new lesson...

BY: NATIONWIDE
Four Tools for Escape
In the event of an accident, these products will help you escape from your car or truck as quickly as possible, even if it is submerged in a body of water:
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BY: JOHN CUZZORT
Uses for Old Hunting Socks
Here are a few ideas for turning your old hunting socks into something useful.
You'll want to save them for a multitude of purposes you can use in the field...

BY: MATT MAURICE
Turkey Calling — for Deer?
Do you hunt in areas where deer get a lot of pressure from hunters? If so, I have a tip for you that’s pure poison on spooky deer.
You might think my tip is...
