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...
Keep It Cool
Great-tasting venison starts with cooling and protecting the meat.
One of the keys to ensuring your venison tastes as fantastic as it should is cooling the...
Wooden Ladder Love
My tip expounds on an earlier Tip of the Week about treestand care — specifically, what happens to wooden ladder stands after the tree grows and sways in...
Desperation Breeds Innovation
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but I’d like to amend that saying to “desperation is the mother of creativity.”
Stay Grounded
A few extra tips for making your ground blind more effective.
A few weeks ago, we covered the benefits of using ground blinds in your whitetail strategy. I...
Go to the Deer
Deer hunting can be tough this time of year. Most of the rut activity is over, and the deer have been pressured through weeks and weeks of hunting -- plus...
How to Cape a Deer for Mounting
Have you ever harvested a deer you wanted to get mounted and didn’t know exactly how to properly cape out the skin. These steps can seem intimidating, but...
Rubs Can Show the Way
Everyone gets excited about a big, gnarly buck rub. Evidence that a rut-crazed bruiser buck is on the prowl helps us get out of bed at 3:30 a.m., and it...
Feelin' Squirrely
Annual event reminds us that shooting is a year-round activity. And, it's FUN!
The 2022 Squirrel Master Classic is happening right now in Hayneville,...
Fences Concentrate Deer Trails
Use these obstacles to your advantage when selecting stand sites.
Fences are common in many deer hunting areas, and it’s easy to find heavily used crossings....
Blades Up!
I learned a lot about skinning animals from hanging with world-class taxidermists most of my life. Several of my best friends are award-winning “taxis” who...
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