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: 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...
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...
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