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: 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...
BY: JONATHAN KANE
Backcountry Fletching Fix
Like many passionate bowhunters, I spend a great deal of time honing my shooting skills on the practice range.
Typically, I don’t shoot at the same spot with...
BY: BILL NEIBECKER
Turtle Shell Turkey Calls
Photo: Buckmasters tip contributor Bill Neibecker uses empty box turtle shells to craft uniquely beautiful and functional turkey calls.
Next time you find...
BY: RON MILLER
No Sweat? No Sweat!
Photo: Ron Miller poses with a nice 10-pointer he took on top of a hard-to-get-to hill in Montana. The tip he shares about reducing sweat will help hunters...
10 Treestand Safety Tips
The most important part of any hunt is returning to the ground safely.
It is estimated that one out of every three deer hunters who hunt from elevated stands...
BY: LEE HUTCHERSON
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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