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...
Not the New Black
Camo accessories hide from you more than from deer.
A few decades ago, I found the most amazing branch clipper I'd ever used. It utilized a ratchet system...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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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Woodburning Tool Fix-it Tip
Photo: Buckmasters Life Member Roger Hanneman shares a fix-it tip he used to repair the broken foot on his decoy. The longtime hunter from Nebraska poses...
Stop, Look and Listen
Don’t let the excitement of the moment take your focus off the deer.
We all put a lot of preparation into having our equipment sighted in and ready. We have...
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