
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: JOE PALERMO
It’s in the Bag
Several years ago, I started carrying an ordinary household item that has proved itself valuable for a variety of hunting purposes: heavy-duty plastic...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Tuning Makes Good Shooters Great
One of the rites of spring for many bowhunters is kickstarting shooting practice sessions. Regular practice will improve anyone’s accuracy, but you might...

The Eyes Have It
With the average age of hunters being in the mid-40s, many of us are at the point in our lives when it pays to be aware of potential medical complications...

BY: LOUIS ROBERTS
Beat Bucks with Focus and Attitude
When I was a fledgling whitetail hunter, my father gave me a few wise words that have encouraged me throughout the years.
He said, “Son, if you want to be...

Buck Whispering
When my friend and former coworker Jimmy Little first described his favorite deer-calling tactic, I thought he was pranking me.
“I talk to deer,” he said,...

Deer Movement — Beyond the Basics
Some outdoor TV shows and magazines only teach hunters the basics behind deer movement, along with simplistic tips on how to find and intercept white-tailed...

BY: RICK ROESLER
Diamond-Dusted Honing for Hunters
Seems like hunters always need to sharpen something. I have found inexpensive, easily packable items that really do the trick, even in the field.
There are...

BY: MARINA CHILDRESS
Shed Season
Spring will soon arrive, and if you’re a deer hunter (and even if you’re not), it’s a great time to try shed hunt-ing. Each winter after all the whitetail...
