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...
Rattling Basics
Try to imitate buck behavior for that particular time of the season.
If you read hunting magazines and watch hunting shows on TV, chances are you’ve seen...
Are You Leaving It Up To Chance?
There's an old saying that in order to take a big buck you have to hunt somewhere that has big bucks. Most hunters realize the logic of that statement, but...
The Deer Camp Fridge Test
Like many hunters, my deer camp is a long distance from home. In my case, the deer grow larger in the northern portion of the state, so that’s where my cabin...
Buckmasters Television Series
The Buckmasters television series is the longest-running hunting show in history, focusing on thrilling hunts while sprinkling in a little education.
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Less Is More
Forget shooting lanes and cut shooting windows instead.
Last week we discussed the importance of keeping your bow shots makeable but not too close to where...
Go With Layers, But Don't Overdo It
This is the time of year when weather starts to really get nasty on deer hunters. Most know to dress in layers, but there are some important considerations to...
Burn, Baby, Burn
Controlled fire is the most under-used habitat tool, but maybe that's not a bad thing.
Now that we no longer depend on fire to keep us alive every day, most...
A Clean Rifle is a Good Rifle
Most deer hunters know how important it is to thoroughly clean their guns following rough weather, multiple shots, or just at the end of a long season. Copper...
Better Broadhead Tuning
A big part of preparing the bow-and-arrow combination you’ve shot all summer for hunting season is tuning that rig to your broadhead of choice. Unfortunately,...
It’s Not Complicated
A great hunt doesn’t have to include fancy, expensive gear.
Getting my truck loaded for an Illinois bowhunt last fall, it was almost embarrassing how much...
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