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...
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...
It's Never Over
The end of the hunting season doesn't mean an end to hunting preparation.
Deer season just ended here in Alabama yesterday, and while that's later than most...
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...
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...
Bowhunting Mentality for Gun Season
I am a 56-year-old hunter who has been chasing whitetails for 35 of those years.
Bowhunting is a passion, and early in my career I learned to work hard to...
Divine Fruit, Divine — Rub?
Whitetails LOVE persimmons! That’s why I rub them on my boots and clothing. The smell is natural and serves as both a cover scent and an attractant.
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Old-timer’s Scent Mask
For hunters who need a scent mask in a pinch, or those who can't afford to buy scent killer sprays, there’s a simple solution I've used all my life: cedar...
That’s a Wrap!
Photo: Why didn’t we think of this before? Richard Mowry of Monroe, Connecticut sends us his simple tip for rainy days. Here, the hunter poses with his nice...
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