
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...

Avoid Bowhunter’s Surprise
Photo: Consider reducing your bow’s poundage when the weather turns cold. Failing to do so could cost you a deer.
Bow season starts as early as August in...

Gear Review
This is a great time to get your stuff in order for the coming seasons.
Now is the time to consider the upcoming hunting season – and the gear you will be...

BY: WILLARD SULLIVAN
Rattling & The Be-Bold Mindset
Photo: Whether bowhunting or firearm hunting, many hunters are losing their fear of rattling.
I have a story I’d like to share with Buckmasters fans. What...

Are Long-Range Crossbow Hunting Shots Worth the Risk?
Modern hunting crossbows shoot harder and faster than ever before, with many shooting beyond 400 feet-per-second.
As a result of this evolution of...

BY: MARK MELOTIK
Early Summer Trail Camera Strategies
Spring is fading fast, and whitetail hunters will soon start thinking about a summer staple — trail cameras. To make the most of your early efforts to capture...

BY: TONY KEIFFER
Poor Man’s Arrow Finder?
This tip seems so obvious I can’t believe I haven’t thought of it before. I wish someone would have told me about it years ago.
Most arrows now have...

BY: JAMIE GEMINO
More Unusual Tactics & Tips
I’m just being honest when I say I’ve been very successful the past few years to have taken some monster bucks in my home state of Indiana.
Buckmasters fans...
