
TIPS
& Tactics

BY: LORELEI MENIST
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...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Are You Running Post-Season Trail Cameras?
So you didn’t bag the trophy buck you worked so hard to encounter this past fall? How energizing would it be for your 2025 prep, to know a local giant or two...

BY: DAVE GRABER
Freeze & Fly Your Trophy
Photo: Dave Graber poses with his trophy of a lifetime, a mountain lion from Arizona. Dave shares a cost-saving tip that will help deer hunters fly home with...

Reverse Trail Blazing II
My tip expounds on a stand location trick by Tim H. Martin on how to come and go like a ghost (see Reverse Trail Blazing I, below).
For years, I’ve used a...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
An Arrow a Day
Many bowhunters who practice shooting all spring and summer tend to shelve their regular tuneups once hunting seasons start. Especially when traveling to hunt...

Hang Your Ladder Stands Safely
Hanging treestands is one of the more difficult and dangerous tasks hunters face — even ladder stands. Our friends at Hunter Safety System created a short...

BY: RONALD MILLER
Stick a Sock in It!
Photo: Montana can be a harsh environment for hunters. Ronald Miller — shown here with a nice 10-pointer — used his resourcefulness and a simple clothing...
