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...
Build Whitetails’ Tolerance for ATVs
One characteristic I’ve noticed among white-tailed deer is, when given proper conditioning, they will develop a comfort level with ATVs, farm machinery and...
Setup Checklist
The Devil’s in the Details!
First time hunters often make small mistakes that lead to big failures. That’s all part of gaining experience and learning how to...
Too Close for Comfort
Don’t set up for 20-yard shots if you can shoot well out to 30.
One of the most common problems with stand setups is being too close. It’s natural to want an...
Reverse Trail Blazing
Here's the way to come and go like a ghost.
I like to hunt in the hard-to-get-to places. This often means finding a stand site where most hunters won't go,...
Rock Climber’s Tips for Hunters - Part II
Last week, I shared a tree-climbing tip I learned from my days of training as a rock climber.
This tip dealt with the standard rock climber’s rule of always...
Read the Sign
Put some fun back into your hunting by going back to basics.
Have you ever seen a magazine article that explains how to tell the difference between a buck...
6 Ways To More Deer Hunting Access
Mark Herr, left, and son Kyle Herr with a stud of a suburban buck.
Venison Scrap Dog Treats
Photo: Bob Takeo shares a fantastic idea for utilizing every scrap of your deer, even the silver muscle-lining tissue.
Last season, I was home when my son...
Don’t Call Like a Celebrity
As fun as it is to watch on TV hunting shows, mashing antlers together like thunder and playing a grunt call like a flute are not the best tactics for most...
Tick Control for Deer Hunters
The calendar may have just clicked into summer but if you’ve been living the outdoors lifestyle you know that ticks have been active for several months...
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