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...
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...
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....
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