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...
Give a Guy a Gland
How much do you know about whitetail scent cues?
Over the last decade, I have been making mock scrapes using three essential glands lures. If you understand...
Reverse Range-finding
Photo: The use of a rangefinder and a compass can help pinpoint the beginning (or end) of a blood trail. It uses both distance and a line.
I was inspired by...
Don't Confuse Practice with Sighting-In
When sighting in a gun or bow, it is imperative to remove as much human influence from the shot as possible. Sighting-in is not practice - it is a process to...
Why To Prep Bad-Weather Stands
When most die-hard whitetailers think of ideal hunting conditions, I’d guess most would picture a cool, crisp autumn day some time in the late pre-rut, a...
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
We all want to get big bucks, but bigger isn’t always better, at least when you’re talking about optics.
Know the Lay of the Land
How well you know your hunting property goes a long way toward increasing your success as a hunter.
Once you've hunted a property for several years in a row,...
Try a Decoy
Turkey hunters and waterfowlers have long used decoys as standard equipment, so why haven't deer hunters followed their lead? Perhaps it's because deer are...
Now’s The Time To Sweeten Fall Stand Sites
Got a day or two over the coming weeks to roam your favorite deer hunting area? Searching for sheds and marking last fall’s still-visible deer sign are...
Hear Like a Deer Hears
Although I consider myself a novice outdoorsman, I’d like to share a tip for stalking given to me by a hunting buddy who has taught me a lot.
When I walk to...
It Won't Be Long Now; It's Time to Tune
Whether you use fixed-blade or mechanical broadheads, tuning your bow will make your arrows fly better.If you have access to a paper tuning device, by all...
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