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...
Thoughts About "The Rut"
Most deer hunters today are savvy enough to know that what we call "the rut" is not a one-week period of time when most of the breeding gets done. It is...
Dropped Gear Retriever
Photo: Phil Archdeacon — shown here with a great 10-pointer — sent us a very useful tip. The hunter from Rock Tavern, NY figured out a way to retrieve things...
Look for the Eyes
If you can see a deer's eye, the deer can see you, and that's an important tip to remember. When a deer is close, you cannot afford to move if he can see you....
Hands Off the Trail
Photo: Tip contributor Mathew Jaycox poses with a nice 10-pointer taken near his home in Alberta, Canada.
My hunting grounds are the eastern slopes of the...
Set Up Ladder Stands Alone
Setting up ladder stands by yourself can be a chore, especially if the stand is more than 15 feet tall. The bottom nearly always slides as you attempt to...
Paper or Plastic?
We like roll-top sacks, thank you very much.
Last week we discussed the benefits of using a roll-top sack to carry your insulated clothing to the stand, but...
Do You Have a Record in the Attic?
I think we'd be amazed if we knew just how many record book antlers are gathering dust in attics and garages across the country, yet never get any...
Foil the Fawn Killers
Photo: Mike Scott tells of a trail camera capturing a coyote bringing 27 fawns into its den within a four-week period!
The damage coyotes and bobcats inflict...
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...
Don’t Forget the TP!
Other than for having it on hand when nature calls, toilet paper can serve another important purpose for hunters. I use TP for blood trailing, too, and keep...
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