How-To Hunting Tips

Field Editor Bryce Towsley gets a little help in “his” Mississippi stand.

Homemade jerky is a staple with a lot of hunters. Deer, antelope, moose and elk all make excellent jerky. Surprisingly, geese do too. In fact, most any game animal will make palatable jerky. Here's how to make it with nothing but a woodstove, a knife and maybe some shears.

Your whitetail hunting location may be as expansive as a national forest or as small as an uncle’s 40-acre woodlot. In either scenario, whitetails have a knack for slipping by just out of shooting range. Whether using a firearm or archery equipment, you do have options to lure whitetails closer. Consider setting a trap this season for your best opportunity at an ethical, in-your-face shot.

When your gut tells you to hunt, don’t fight the feeling. Josh Woods didn't, and dropped a legitimate Booner. Here's how he did it.

Curious about hunting fall turkeys with your dog? Join Scott Haugen as he runs through the process and tactics.

After the gun goes off, what you do next will directly impact if you successfully recover your deer or elk.

Looking to come home from the field empty-handed? Simply follow one or more of these avenues to failure.

Want to hunt pheasants or upland game, but don't have a dog to accompany you? Read on for how to get it done even without man's best friend.

Calling may not only get a bull to reveal its whereabouts but also spur rut-like activity not many rifle hunters witness.