
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...

Shoot-Tuning Crossbow Arrows for Greater Field Accuracy
When you purchase a new six-pack of arrows, how do you determine which of the arrows you will use for hunting? While manufacturers take great care in...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Ratchet Straps: a Deer Hunter’s Best Friend
Safety should be every treestander’s biggest concern, and now is a good time to think about on how safely you hunted last fall and how you can improve in...

BY: TIM KNIGHT
Still-Hunting, Still Awesome
Photo: Still-hunting (stalking) presents a different set of challenges than hunting from a blind or stand. Still, it can be both fun and effective. – Photo...

BY: FRANK GLASS
Turn Thick Spots into Hot Spots
Hunting where visibility is limited can be challenging. I live in Alabama where thick timber, pine groves, briars, brambles and dense undergrowth are the...

BY: JAMIE TERRELL
Best to Bomb That Blind
The first time you hunt from a deer stand could be one of the most dangerous. This is especially true in early season.
As many hunters have experienced,...

BY: BUCKMASTERS
Think About The Angles
Often we get so focused on hitting a certain spot on a deer that we fail to think about the angles. It is important to remember that deer do not usually...

BY: JOHN WALDRON
Ladder Lover’s Leg Tip
I’m a big fan of hunting from metal ladder stands, and I bet a lot of other Buckmasters fans are as well.
There are a lot of advantages to these fixed...
