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...
Use a Fawn Bleat to Put Meat on the Table
When bowhunting in early fall, it's a good feeling to put some meat in the freezer and take some of the pressure out of the hunt. It's much easier to hold...
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...
Comfort Starts at Your Feet
Install a footrest on your favorite stand to make it even more lovable.
The more time you put in a treestand, the more you become aware of the aches, pains...
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...
Uncle Gary’s Wisdom
Photo: Some hunters consistently bring home more venison than others. Seek out these people, pay close attention to what they do and learn from their wisdom...
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...
Tarsal To Go
Pull bucks to you by using their No. 1 defense against them.
When you think about how many options a whitetail has while traversing a particular woodlot,...
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...
Longbeard Mementos Done Right
After you have been turkey hunting for a while, you’ll accumulate a lot of birds, as well as lots of memories and gobbler souvenirs.
I’ve taken 88 longbeards...
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