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...
Have Twice the Fun and Success
Hunting is always more enjoyable with a friend, but it can also be more productive. Let's face it, unless there is some heavy rut activity, there are times...
Love Those Rubber Gloves
Photo: Rob Fetterhoff Jr. sends us a unique tip for using vinyl gloves. Here, the hunter poses with a pretty 8-pointer he took on the southern tier of the...
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...
See the Light
Find an easily accessible spot to store your headlamp.
Most whitetail hunters wear a headlamp into or out of the woods. Most also spend some frustrating...
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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