TIPS
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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...
Nifty Field-Dressing Tips
Photo: There's no need for nasty hands. If you haven’t added disposable vinyl gloves to your gear list, you are missing out.
Here are some field-dressing...
Looking Up
It's hard to stop a camera thief, but you don't have to make it easy.
We would agree with critics who say deer hunters are becoming too reliant on trail...
Second Chance Deer Mounts
Mounting a deer can be pretty expensive these days, and sometimes we shoot a buck that’s decent, but doesn’t quite have what it takes to spend the money for...
Remember the Eyes When Setting Up For Your Buck
There's no doubt a buck's sense of smell is his number one defense, but he can beat you with his eyes, too. He will pick up on anything out of place because...
Take Great Field Photos: Part Two
Last week we shared tips for taking magazine quality field photos, techniques used by hunting industry professionals, and the frustrations of magazine...
Avoid Taking Button Bucks
Harvesting does is the cornerstone of every deer management plan, but how do you know the doe you’re about to shoot isn’t a button buck instead?
This can be...
Deer Journal Keeps Data & Memories
Photo: For more than 30 years, Tim H. Martin has kept an outdoor journal. He uses it to capture deer data, but more importantly, he uses it to capture...
Fishing for Bucks
Think like an angler when looking for deer on a new tract of land.
Because a majority of deer hunters spend at least some time fishing, we’d like to point...
Tuning Broadheads Is Key To Good Arrow Flight
Most bowhunters today realize the importance of tuning their bows and testing their broadhead flight before hunting. Just because one broadhead flies well...
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...
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