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...
Don’t Split that Neck! Use the Y Cut
Photo: Dave Graber says there’s no need to split the entire neck of your buck when removing the cape. A small Y cut is MUCH better.
Next time you shoot a...
Honey Locust, I’m Home
Every region has lesser-known high-draw whitetail food sources.
One of the best ways to experience steady deer action throughout a hunting season is to key...
Venison Confusion: Backstraps vs. Tenderloins
Backstraps and tenderloins: Are they the same thing? The answer might surprise you if you’re a hunting newbie, and it even might be news to some of you...
Cool Camp Fridge
Have you ever been on a hunting, fishing or camping trip and wished you had a small refrigerator? I know an iceless way to keep your cool things cool in camp.
Patience, Patience
The game isn’t over until the fat lady shoots ... or something like that.
Taking bucks consistently is an art. Anyone can luck into a big buck, but it takes...
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...
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