
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...

BY: PATRICK DUNNING
Concealment As Needed
I recently relocated my cell camera and established a fresh feed site on a property I have permission to hunt and received photos that night of some decent...

BY: ANDREW DAVIS
Arrow Deflection String Test
I live in the upper Midwest where the terrain is thick and not bowhunter-friendly.
When I choose a treestand location, I have to trim a lot of foliage just...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Build Your Own Deer Waterhole
Of the many projects deer hunters should be juggling during the spring, creating a manmade waterhole on your property might be one of the biggest keys to...

Screw-in Tree Step Tips
I am a hunter who prefers hang-on or lock-on style treestands. Screw-in tree steps are my favorite method for getting up and down.
As you’ve probably...

Illuminated Nock Trick
To my fellow Buckmasters fans, I’d like to pass on a useful tip for utilizing illuminated arrow nocks in a way you might not have thought of.
A few years...

BY: LEE HUTCHERSON
Raking in the Bucks
Hunting is my new passion, but my wife would probably say it’s my new obsession.
I took up the sport three short years ago at age 43, and I’ve loved chasing...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Covering Ground With Your Crossbow
There are lots of variables when it comes to toting your crossbow afield while hunting, but safety should always be a priority. Let’s consider a couple...
