“Tag: tactics”

Where you hit your prey matters. Field Editor Bryce Towsley takes a closer look at shot placement.

Your typical “Mountain” buck is different than most of the deer you see on television or read about in magazines. The variables surrounding what they eat and where they sleep are countless. As a result, getting close to one can be tough. Getting close enough to consistently kill a mature one can seem nearly impossible. But it isn’t.

Maybe you have a sure-thing rut stand, a place of your own where pleasant memories of big bucks tagged play in your head like a deer-hunting show marathon. Good for you. Now go away; this is for the rest of us who must constantly scout, look for new properties and put in the time for our dream bucks.

Being ready for the rut starts with knowing where to place your treestand—and why.

Opening day has come and gone. What now? Frank Miniter offers a few pointers.

In waterfowl hunting, there are traditional tactics—like arranging a decoy spread and luring birds with calling—and then there are some, shall we say, rather zany tricks. However, occasionally we hear of an outlandish ploy so crazy that, well, it just might work.

Unlike in the West, hunting Eastern coyotes means thick woods and heavy cover. Use these techniques and tips to meet those challenges head-on in any region.

Still haven't tagged out this season? Here are a few mistakes you may be making.

Hunt cold-weather water sources and your late-season success on geese could heat up dramatically.