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...
The Rut Is Here -- Get Back To The Main Trails
The peak of the rut is here, or will come soon just about everywhere hunters pursue whitetails. It's an exciting time to be in the woods, but we sometimes...
Foaming at the Mouth
Don't get mad. Instead, take precautions to protect your broadheads.
I was fortunate to shoot a beautiful buck last year, but one thing I struggled with...
How A Crossbow IS NOT Like A Rifle
Photo: Today’s high-performance hunting crossbows, like the TenPoint Nitro XRT pictured here, shoot arrows at high speeds, but still do not “shoot like...
Nifty Turkey Toter
If you've ever tried to carry a turkey out of the woods, you know how cumbersome it can be. Once the adrenaline from your big moment wears off, that bird can...
Stopping the Gunsling Slide
One of my biggest pet peeves when I’m walking to and from my deer stand is constantly dealing with my rifle sliding off my shoulder.
It seems like the...
Tinker Season Treestand Prep
What’s your favorite off-season whitetail project? For many it begins and ends with rigging and tuning bows, but an often-overlooked chore is treestand (and...
Yoga Mats — for Deer Hunters?
Photo: Phillip Larsen shares useful tips on hunters using yoga mats. Here, Phillip poses with a dandy 11-pointer he arrowed in western Maryland last season.
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4WD Safety Tips
Because so many Buckmasters members own four-wheel drive vehicles, these tips from a driving school instructor could teach hunters a thing or two about 4WD...
Useful Experience in Ground Hunting
I'd be lying if I said I'm a great ground hunter, but I sure do enjoy the opportunity to be eye to eye with whitetails at close range. I've been trying my...
Don't Quit for Lunch
By now most deer hunters have heard or read that noon can be a good time to hunt, especially during the rut, but not many realize just how good the lunch hour...
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