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...
Misery and Mind Games
Through my experiences in sports and hunting, I’ve learned successful people are those who remain clear-headed, calm and patient under pressure. I’ve also...
How Much Is Enough?
With so many great scent, grunt and rattle products out there, it's tough to figure out the right mix. I mean, how much scent is too much, and how much...
Food for Thought
The quickest way to a buck is through his stomach.
Deer hunting might not be easy, but we hunters tend to complicate it more than we should. Whitetails are...
Plant a Scrape Tree This Spring
Build it, and they will come. For hunt-savvy land managers, creating and maintaining deer-attracting food plots on private tracts has never been more popular....
Looking Past Buck Fever
Every hunter seems to have a buck fever story. Who hasn’t developed a good case of the shakes at some point in their career?
This usually happens to newbie...
Save a Buck
Take your time to evaluate your target when hunting for meat or to balance ratios.
Deer hunters are becoming more aware of the need to keep buck-to-doe...
Whitetails & Waterways
Have you seen them? Of course you have. Each year avid deer hunters are inundated with new-gear innovations and improvements touted to lead you to your next...
5 Ways To More Ground Blind Success
While it’s true that treestands offer many advantages, portable ground blinds are dependably deadly when conditions are right. For many private landowners...
Military-style Planning for Hunters
Critical to any military operation is Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).
I've found the military decision-making process (MDMP) is not unlike...
Zip That Quiver!
Photo: Removing his quiver and having a second arrow at the ready enabled Tim H. Martin to tag this beautiful Illinois buck. Here’s a great way to hang your...
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