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...
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...
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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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...
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