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...
July: Time to Set Stands
It’s July during some of the longest and hottest days of the year. Deer season, in most cases, is still months away. What better time to set your stands? It...
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...
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