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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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