“Tag: Use”

Setting a decoy spread for wary waterfowl requires strategic calculations to pull off a successful ruse. The same is true of decoying whitetail bucks. You can plunk a buck decoy anywhere, but to have it work with precision requires forward thinking. Begin with simple biology.

Getting the most use out of your trail cams is all about maximizing their usefulness while minimizing their intrusion. Follow these rules and you should see success.

The 28-gauge is an easy-swinging machine that hits that sweet spot for busting birds. Naysayers don't know what they're missing.

There’s a lot that goes into enticing a whitetail’s nose during the madness of the rut. Here’s how to master the use of scent to get a shot when the heat is on.

Here’s how to best use one of the least-used predator calls: the mouse squeaker.

Show a gobbler too much for too long, and he’ll get suspicious. Make that bird put in some work—and come in range—before he gets a glimpse of your decoy.

It takes patience and practice to spot game like a guide. Follow these rules to find more bucks and bulls with your optics, and hone your skills before the hunt.

Sometimes we need quick field solutions for the least expected problems. The common zip tie can help.

Traditional bowhunting has its advantages and disadvantages, but one thing is certain: It will make you a better hunter and woodsman. Up for the challenge? Here’s how to get started.