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...
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...
Build Your Own Deer Waterhole
Of the many projects deer hunters should be juggling during the spring, creating a manmade waterhole on your property might be one of the biggest keys to...
Watch for Unwanted Guests in Treestands
Many hunters either leave treestands up from year to year or use permanent stands. When going to check your stand for the first time in a few months, always...
Hunting’s Most Overlooked Resource?
As hunters, we are always looking for resources to improve our scouting and hunting.
If you are like me, you have spent a lot of time scouring maps, walking...
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