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...
Mind Your Muzzle!
How to take safe grin-and-grin photos:
Each year, Buckmasters' editors receive photos of hunters with their trophies. Many are unusable because the firearm...
Try a Thumb-Trigger Release
Were you happy with your bowhunting accuracy last fall using a standard index-finger release aid? If not, I have a suggestion: Try a thumb-trigger release....
No Gutting Necessary
Photo: Quartering a deer properly, knowing to leave the hide on and knowing how to remove the loins without gutting are skills all deer hunters should know.
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Take A Stand
We don't know how they do it, but deer have an uncanny ability to catch us by surprise. No matter how ready you are, and no matter how loud the woods, a deer...
Hunt the "Second Rut"
If you're getting depressed because the rut is over (in most areas of the country, anyway), don't despair. There's still a key phase to come that is actually...
Scent-soaked Sock Secret
Photo: Armand Tetreault wasn’t afraid to try an unusual tactic. In only four years, it has helped him put 13 deer in the freezer, including this Rhode Island...
More About All-Day Sits
Following up on last week’s tip about whether or when to be in a stand dark to dark, this week we’ll discuss ways to make those all-day sits more productive....
Better than Corn?
If you use corn as an attractant for drawing deer to your trail cameras or feeders, sometimes it takes a while for deer to find it. I have a tip for...
Big Bucks Hide in Small Places
Most hunters think that you have to go deep in the woods to find a big buck – deeper than anyone else is likely to go. That’s partially true: You will find...
January Scouting
This is a great time to get a better read on local deer behavior.
One trait shared by whitetails and humans is we're creatures of habit. If something works...
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