TIPS
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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...
During the Crunch, Pack a Lunch
Public land can be one of the most challenging places to hunt white-tailed deer. The same can be said about heavily hunted places with a high...
Don’t Let Your Ladder Sink
In December of 2017, Buckmasters Art Director Ryan Noffsinger had a scary incident while climbing into an old metal ladder stand on his property.
Years...
Doe-in-rut Lures Year-round? You Bet!
Photo: Whether the leaves are green, turning colors, or there is snow on the ground, doe-in-rut (estrous) lures attract bucks year-round.
I've been...
A Different Angle
Intense practice led to a big mistake for this bowhunter.
Last week we talked about habits, including how we repeat what we do in practice. That's usually a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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