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...
Buck Hideouts Come in Small Packages
Most hunters expect to find deer in the more remote places where they hunt, but bucks -- and pressured deer in general -- have a knack for finding small...
Easy Tick Removal Tool
I hate ticks probably more than any creature on earth.
As a lifelong outdoorsman, I have tweezed, nail-polished, burned, smothered and popped more of these...
Avoid the Half Moon Club (Scope Cuts)
Have you ever noticed how many hunters — even famous ones — have a little scar on one eyebrow or across the bridge of the nose? That's the telltale sign...
Flashlights Save Lives
Several years ago, something terrible happened that caused me to re-think the value of a flashlight. It’s the reason I carry multiple flashlights in my...
Turn Bad Weather To Your Advantage
The alarm goes off at 3:30 a.m. You’re tired, but visions of that giant buck help you sit up and rub your eyes. Then you hear it - howling winds and the...
Pre-seasoned Venison Trick
I really enjoyed the venison tip and memories in Harley Trumbo’s “A Venison vs. Deer Meat Story.”
The funny stories about how his father field dressed,...
Pack An Emergency Bow Repair Kit
The off season is a great time for bowhunters to assemble an emergency repair kit that can thwart some common in-the-field mishaps, and help ensure you’ll...
Extra Water Bottles
It might make my backpack weigh a little more, but I have always liked to carry extra bottles of water with me while hunting and scouting.
Of course, the...
It's the Setup, Nimrod
Every week I receive dozens of questions about rattling, scents and grunting for white-tailed deer. With all the focus on these techniques, I wonder if we're...
You Spooked a Buck: Game Over?
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: Spooking a mature buck does not mean you'll never see it again. In fact, if you're out scouting, it might...
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