
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: MAUREEN JANSON
When Hunters Share Property
When hunters share hunting rights on a piece of property, I’ve found one of the main conflicts to be messing up each other’s hunts when going to and from...

Slick Broadhead and Field Tip Trick
Considering I started my bowhunting career 53 years ago with crude wooden arrows and a primitive longbow, I view modern archery and bowhunting as an entirely...

BY: MELODY JACKSON
“Guinea Pigs” for Trophy Bucks
When it comes to holding out for mature bucks, one thing I believe many hunters lack is patience — especially when other deer are on the field.
It’s very...

BY: BRADY HOWE
Wind Indicator Refill Substitute
I use a powder-filled puffer bottle to check the wind direction while I'm hunting. It's easy to go through a lot of powder in a short amount of time, and the...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Hunting and ATVs: Finding A Balance
Can today’s modern ATVs and side-by-sides help you be a better deer hunter? Or at least be more efficient? Well, they can, but in most cases it comes down to...

BY: JUSTIN MILLER
Cheap Cleanup Tips
Deer hunters often need water for cleanup after field dressing a deer, but have to figure out what to do if there isn’t a convenient water source nearby.
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BY: MARK MELOTIK
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...

BY: VINCE HUETT
Socked-and-Loaded Scent Spinner
I’m a big fan of scent dispersal canisters or foggers and the way they distribute deer lures into the area, especially while I’m set up in my treestand.
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