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...
Use Your Hunting Skills for Fishing
Because so many Buckmasters fans love fishing, and because it’s summertime, I thought I’d share a philosophy on angling you might not have considered.
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New Thoughts on Taking Does
If you are like me, you've read dozens of articles recommending taking big, healthy does to help reduce deer populations.
Some biologists are taking a new...
Water, Water Everywhere
The more water on a property, the less important it is for hunting.
Deer don’t have to drink every day to survive, but they will drink regularly if water is...
Stand Prep Starts Now!
Although it doesn't feel anything like hunting season outside, now is the time to begin the real work that will lead to success in the fall.
It's not too...
Short and Sweet
Smaller bows are easier to hunt with, but there are some drawbacks.
Short bows are all the rage, and bow manufacturers have been quick to supply bows to meet...
Know Your Property
Once you learn the food sources and have an aerial photo of your hunting spot, then it's time to walk the property. Treat your hunting property like it's your...
Ammunition
You should shoot a variety of ammunition from your rifle or shotgun to see which works best in your particular gun. Just because a particular brand and grain...
Late-Winter Scouting: See the Big Picture
During the past hunting season, many of us obsessed over smartly accessing our chosen stand sites, religiously checking wind direction to pinpoint the best...
Thanks, Pop! And All Hunting Mentors
This Thanksgiving, take a minute to thank the person who introduced you to hunting. If they have since passed, please use that minute to remember them.
I am...
Tale of the Tape
Single-pin sights need a good tape for dead-on accuracy.
The Tip of the Week isn’t about endorsing products, but I can’t help mentioning some product names...
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