
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: ED CIERSEZWSKI
Deer Don’t Wear Watches
Photo: When was the last time you saw a deer wearing a watch? It might take abandoning yours to start seeing deer again.
After spending many years hunting...

BY: DAVID HOOGENDORN
Lost in the Wild — Safety Gear
I am retired from the U.S. Army, and safety has been beaten into my head since I was a private. This discipline has carried over from my military career and...

BY: TIM H. MARTIN
More on the Vanishing Hunter Trick
Last week we published the “Disappearing Hunter Trick,” a unique time-honored tip submitted by Buckmasters fan Mark Skiles.
Basically, when animals hear a...

BY: GLENN RUSSELL
Nighttime Trail Keeper
Photo: Marking blood trails with fisherman’s glow stick capsules can help you find your deer in the dark.
Recently, I read a Buckmasters Tip of the Week...

BY: KENNETH PATE
Super Shooting Lanes
If you plant corn in your plots to hunt over, you know how difficult it can be to get a clear shot as whitetails pass through the thick stuff.
I have a...

BY: JONATHAN KANE
Backcountry Fletching Fix
Like many passionate bowhunters, I spend a great deal of time honing my shooting skills on the practice range.
Typically, I don’t shoot at the same spot with...

BY: BILL NEIBECKER
Turtle Shell Turkey Calls
Photo: Buckmasters tip contributor Bill Neibecker uses empty box turtle shells to craft uniquely beautiful and functional turkey calls.
Next time you find...

BY: RON MILLER
No Sweat? No Sweat!
Photo: Ron Miller poses with a nice 10-pointer he took on top of a hard-to-get-to hill in Montana. The tip he shares about reducing sweat will help hunters...

10 Treestand Safety Tips
The most important part of any hunt is returning to the ground safely.
It is estimated that one out of every three deer hunters who hunt from elevated stands...
