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...
Never Say Never
“Never” and “always” don’t apply to whitetail behavior.
When I started hunting whitetails on public land in Pennsylvania, one of the first things I learned...
The Moon vs. Deer
One of the legacies left by longtime outdoor writer Jeff Murray is that he's credited with being among the first to connect deer movements to moon phases....
What Does ‘Antler Burn’ Mean?
After 21 years in the outdoor industry and 40-plus years of hunting white-tailed deer, I thought I knew everything there was to know about antlers.
Recently,...
Don't Give Up On A Good Scrape
Most hunters like to hunt near fresh buck sign, and what could be better than a hot scrape?
Unfortunately, hunting a scrape can be a real hit-or-miss...
Speed Kills
Faster is usually better in trail camera statistics, but know what those figures mean.
Let’s wrap up this set of trail camera tips with a discussion about...
Ready or Not
Getting close to deer isn't the hard part of bowhunting.
The most difficult aspect of bowhunting isn't getting close enough to deer. The hard part is getting...
Keys to Early-season Success
For many hunters, deer season conjures up images of cold, frosty mornings and bare trees. But bow seasons, and even some gun seasons start early in many...
Stand Work — Summertime is the Right Time
Fall hunting season is still a ways off for most of us, which is precisely why now is the time to do a little deer stand work. The biggest reason is...
Leaded or Unleaded
It’s not a big deal if you have to go to a lead-free bullet.
There’s a big push to get rid of lead. In the sporting world, that includes everything from...
Binoculars Stabilizer Trick
Photo: This method of stabilizing binoculars becomes second nature after using it a few times.
Here's a tip many hunters from the western part of the country...
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