
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: DAVID CRUSON
Scent Surroundings & Odor Killing
Photo: Matching cover scents to the areas you are hunting is as important as using topical odor killing sprays.
At a time when companies are dedicated to...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Rut Trail Cam Placement
With summer in high gear, the whitetail rut might seem a long way off, but it’ll be here before you know it. Will you be ready? If you’ve followed our little...

BY: CHUCK BURKLUND
Better than Backstrap?
Backstraps and tenderloins are popular cuts of deer meat, but I never hear anyone talking about my favorite piece of the deer: venison flat iron steak, also...

BY: ERIC ERICSON
Hunter’s Dry Mouth Tip
Here’s a trick I’ve used for several years, whenever I go hunting, scouting or spend extended time in the outdoors. Because Native Americans used it for...


BY: TIM H. MARTIN
Of Scope Cuts and Inner Voices
The lone feral boar rooted in the open field 220 yards away. It was completely unaware of my presence as it swished its tail, seemingly taking pleasure in...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
TIP: 4 Reasons to Try Traditional
For most deer hunters, the dawn of a new year is the perfect time to dream big and plan for the upcoming fall. If you’re looking for inspiration, here’s a...

A Cameraman’s Advice for Learning Deer Calls
Build your confidence by calling lightly at first. In time, you’ll learn when to REALLY go at it!
I think a lot of new hunters are intimidated by the use of...
