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...
Single Pin Vs. Multi Pin Bowsights
One component of better deer hunting is choosing the right gear, and these days there are a lot of quality choices. One of the current hot topics in...
Avoid These Food Plot Fails
Most every avid deer hunter who owns or manages land has considered adding a deer-attracting food plot or two. The sad reality is many of these initial...
No Rail Pad? No Problem!
Photo: Venison is a prized commodity in the area of North Carolina where Marcus Bolick hunts. The hunter proudly hunts with the same model rifle used by Milo...
Say No to Sweat
Go slowly and carry your insulated clothes in a dry bag.
The key to being comfortable in a deer stand in cold weather is wearing good-quality, well-insulated...
Field Test Before D-Day
Whether you are a bowhunter or gunhunter, make sure to wear the same clothes and use the same gear you will be hunting with. This will prevent problems...
The Calm Before the Storm
The last 30 minutes before shooting light can be the key to a morning hunt.
Most deer hunters know it’s beneficial to get settled into a morning stand early....
Have Twice the Fun and Success
Hunting is always more enjoyable with a friend, but it can also be more productive. Let's face it, unless there is some heavy rut activity, there are times...
Love Those Rubber Gloves
Photo: Rob Fetterhoff Jr. sends us a unique tip for using vinyl gloves. Here, the hunter poses with a pretty 8-pointer he took on the southern tier of the...
When Hunters Share Property
When hunters share hunting rights on a piece of property, I’ve found one of the main conflicts to be messing up each other’s hunts when going to and from...
See the Light
Find an easily accessible spot to store your headlamp.
Most whitetail hunters wear a headlamp into or out of the woods. Most also spend some frustrating...
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