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...
The Tarsal Hoarder
Photo: Jackie Bushman has tagged countless bucks using a combination of modern scents and a tactic he’s used since childhood.
Saving and using tarsal glands...
Deer Body Language
Psychologist can interpret a person's mood by reading his body language, and a hunter can do the same thing with deer. Deer will give you a lot of signs if...
Hog Hunting Can Improve Your Success with Deer
For many avid deer hunters a new year means new challenges and adventures. One I highly recommend, especially for those who hunt primarily from treestands and...
Build Your Own Stand Pack
Most of my whitetail hunting takes place on public land, often where stands must be packed in and out the same day. And while I’ve jumped on the current...
Identify Food Sources
One of the indisputable facts about deer hunting is that deer have to eat in order to survive. Because of this, it's critical that you know what food sources...
Patience, Patience, Patience
Taking bucks consistently is an art; anyone can luck into a big buck, but it takes work to harvest bucks year after year. Even for veteran hunters, patience...
Rain is a Good Scouting Aid
An effective way to scout an area before the season opens is to visit it within 24 hours of a rain. You'll have a much easier time seeing fresh tracks,...
Nothin’ Like the Real Thing
You really do have to shoot your broadheads before heading afield.
Last week we talked about how fletching affects the spin and stabilization of an arrow.
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Taming Hoist Rope Coils
There are several things that annoy me when it comes to cords we use to hoist and lower our bows, backpacks, guns and gear from the treestand.
Strings often...
Get Off the Field
Just seeing deer gets any hunter's heart pumping. That's why it's so hard to resist sitting right on a green field or crop edge -- you definitely see more...
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