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...
Rack’s Pattern for GIANT KILLERS
Photo: Rack Magazine producers have observed a noticeable spike in the use of trail cams in story submissions.
I’d like to share an important observation...
Rethink Still-Hunting
Many hunters look on still-hunting – the art of slowly creeping through the woods hoping to sneak up on a big buck – as something to do when deer sightings...
Better Food Plotting Starts Now
Some deer hunters in search of quality hunting land decide to take the plunge and purchase a plot specifically for hunting. And one of the first things they...
Scout Your Opponent While Hunting
We all get out and do our deer scouting as much as possible, but for most hunters scouting is limited to checking sign and getting stands in working order....
Set Up for Muddy Boots
In sections of my home state of Alabama, we have a supernaturally sticky type of mud that gives deer hunters fits. The evil gray stuff is...
Timing is Everything
Most hunters try to have multiple stand locations ready for deer season, but we all have our favorite -- that one stand that looks the most promising and the...
Emergency Fire Starters
Lighter Knots (Pine Hearts) – By Tim H. Martin
Recently, I watched a reality TV show where a man and woman were attempting to survive 21 days in the wilds of...
Extra Treestand Hands
When you climb into your treestand and get settled in, it seems like there are never enough limbs to hang all your stuff on.
And those tiny screw-in...
No-brainer Yardage Marking
Photo: Buckmasters member Kim Wages shares his tip for bowhunters who want to make remembering yardages a no-brainer. Here, Kim poses with one of his many...
July: Time to Set Stands
It’s July during some of the longest and hottest days of the year. Deer season, in most cases, is still months away. What better time to set your stands? It...
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