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...
Push Gutting Rabbits (Knifeless Field Dressing)
Now that deer season has ended and we (hopefully) have freezers full of venison, hunters in many areas turn their attention to small game.
Rabbit season is...
Speed Isn’t Everything
Both gun hunters and bowhunters favor a flat-shooting projectile. The flatter a bullet or arrow travels, the less the hunter has to worry about aiming high...
Pass? Shoot? Wait?
Photo: A deer’s body angle, your adrenaline, a deer’s demeanor and confident shooting are all part of making effective shots.
Have you ever panicked when a...
Plan B
Have backup plans in place for essential gear.
I was hunting with an outfitter in Illinois about 15 years ago. He dropped me off at the edge of a pasture...
Sometimes it's the bow.
Sometimes it's the Indian. When I first started working for Buckmasters in 1997, it didn't take long to realize I was going to learn a lot from the people...
The Key To Growing Bigger Bucks
Many deer hunters who manage their own land dream of taking a "personal-best" buck they may have had a hand in developing. A worthy goal, for sure. But as in...
Make the Most of Testing Season
Summer is finally here, and for deer hunters, that means it's testing season. Those who have recently added new bows and guns need to log plenty of range...
On the Down Low
There is no foolproof way to beat a whitetail's nose.
I used to avoid eating meat for the week or so leading up to hunting season to keep deer from...
The Heat of the Moment
Trail camera settings affect performance in high or low temperatures.
Last week we talked about the importance of using quality batteries to run your trail...
Hunting’s SECOND Handiest Item?
Don’t Trim It — Zip It!
— Tip Submission by David Johnson
I’m one of those hunters who believe the less brush cutting and trimming you do, the less likely...
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