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...
Big Bucks Can Hide in Small Places
Most hunters tend to look for big bucks in the most remote, nasty and impenetrable places -- and it's certainly true that your odds of taking a bigger buck...
Sweet Somethings
There are subtleties that make stopping a deer work perfectly or fail miserably.
It’s always better to shoot at a stationary target. Unfortunately,...
A Good Mount Begins in the Field
You've just taken your best buck ever and you are so excited you can hardly think straight. While you should be on cloud 9 after taking such a buck, you need...
Binos & Camera Telephoto Trick
Photo: A sheep hunter’s tip for taking long-range photos helped Tim H. Martin photograph this wide 10-pointer from a distance.
While muzzleloader hunting in...
The Livelong Day
Sitting all day is not a requirement, even during the rut.
We’re quickly approaching the time of year when you might consider sitting all day.
The reason we...
Two Rules of Thumb for ATV Safety
By following a few basic rules of thumb, ATV/UTV users can make their outdoors experience safer and more enjoyable.
Clothing: It’s always wise to wear the...
A Venison vs. Deer Meat Story
Thank God, I never witnessed my father field dressing a deer!
At age 60, and the youngest of three brothers, I shudder at their horror stories of Dad’s...
Tag Team For Turkeys
When I first started editing hunting articles, one of the first stories I had the pleasure of working on was about a father and son who teamed up to take a...
Pausing Hand Warmers
Photo: Michigan deer hunter and tip contributor Kevin Sundholm shares his trick for getting more life out of hand warmers.
Most hunters have used hand...
They’re All Trophies
Take the deer that makes YOU happy, and forget everything else.
A friend just returned from a bowhunt in Kentucky, where he had several close encounters with...
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