
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...

Set BIG PICTURE Goals
As a female who has been hunting since 1995, I've found that setting reasonable goals prior to each season has helped me develop my passion for hunting over...

BY: BERNIE MOSS
Natural Boot Deodorizers
Photo: Bernie Moss sent us a unique tip for deodorizing boots he learned from his uncle. Here, Bernie poses with a nice Ohio 8-pointer he took on his...

BY: ANTHONY SMITH
What’s the Rush?
Photo: You’ll never know if your buck of a lifetime was on its way if you shoot the doe it was chasing.
My tip is a bit of advice that could help deer...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Hailing a Taxi (dermist)
Taxidermy has improved since the days of neck mounted, bug-eyed bucks with ears pointed straight ahead, fading fast and hair falling out in clumps.
The...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Nature’s Wind Detector
Late summer is a great time to collect a supply of nature’s wind detector, a useful addition to any hunter’s gear, particularly bowhunters. And it all starts...

BY: BUCKMASTERS
Use Deer Obstacles to Your Advantage
Obstacles, both man-made and natural, can be great deer funnels. Did you ever notice how several deer trails will come together at certain crossings along a...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Back in Black
Black clothing can stand out nearly as much as white in the forest during daylight hours, but there is a place for black in the hunting world.
I first...

A Different Kind of Resolution
Photo: Appreciating every moment in the deer stand and reflecting upon blessings is a New Year’s resolution every hunter should practice.
This New Year, my...
