TIPS
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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...
Add ‘Guest Vest’ to Your Checklist
Since hunting season has arrived, I want to remind my fellow hunters about keeping extra gear, including one special item that few of us keep as a spare.
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Scouting Is More Than Putting Out a Trail Cam
For many of us, scouting is half the fun of hunting – and with good reason. There’s nothing like the feeling of finding concentrated buck sign and trying to...
4 Bow Stands To Avoid
The desire to hunt your best morning and evening stands as soon as the season opens is a temptation few can resist. Unfortunately, it’s typically a mistake....
Test Your Setup
Outdoor writers often say how important it is to make a setup well before hunting season and then to let it alone until opening day. If you know the deer...
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...
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