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...
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...
Hunting Food Plots
Harvest time is here. The work is done and it’s time to reap the benefits of your labor. These tips will help you be more effective at hunting your food...
Hunt Outside-In
If last season was short on mature buck sightings and encounters despite an honest effort, it might be time to try changing up your approach this fall....
Over a Barrel
A free-floating gun barrel is accurate, but also susceptible to contact.
Most of today’s hunting rifles are manufactured with free-floating barrels. This...
Early Season: Stay In The Game
Summer is winding down and bow seasons, in some cases, are just days away. Do you have a plan for the opener? If hunting early is your thing, sitting on fresh...
Go Low
It feels good to aim at center mass, but lower is better.
Bow or gun, a big majority of deer misses go high. Gun hunters often jerk on the trigger, pulling...
Don't Despair after the Rut
We all want to hunt bucks around the rut. It's just plain... fun! The bucks are on the move; they respond to scents, calls and rattles; and you're likely to...
Bowhunting Practice: Replicate Scenarios
When getting ready for bow season, I have learned to practice shooting for all sorts of scenarios.
No two situations are alike when it comes to the moment...
Rock Climber’s Tips for Hunters - Part I
Back in my younger days, during the off-season from chasing whitetails, I spent some time scaling rock walls, mountain climbing and rappelling off...
Hunt the Inside Corners
It's a common dilemma for landowners who've decided to make the leap and install a food plot or two on their new hunting land, a move many figure will be the...
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