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Hunting Tips and Tricks

  • 5 Steps to Successful Hunting from a Ground Hunting Blind

    • Ground hunting blinds provide a good option for hunters who don't like hunting from tree stands or who hunt in areas where there is no suitable terrain for tree stands. Here are 5 easy steps that will up your odds of success with your hunting blind.Read Full Article

  • Optimal Treestand Placement for Each Phase of the Deer Rut

    • Even if you don't have much opportunity to scout your hunting land, you can still get a good idea of where to place your treestand according to the phases of the deer rut. Learn the best place for a stand for each phase, from pre-rut evening hunts to post-rut midday hunting.Read Full Article

  • Power Scouting for Big Bucks

    • Used to be, you set your stand before the season. If that spot failed to pay off, you either watched the leaves die or hunted from the ground in a different area. Not anymore. With climbing stands and today's lightweight hang-ons, hunters should never feel confined to one spot throughout the season. But only in recent years have hang-ons become so lightweight and easy to hang that they, too, can be moved every time you head to the woods. Read Full Article

  • Treestand Options

    • The off-season is the time to reflect on our successes and failures of the past and plan for the future. One of the main points of contention in deer hunting is stand placement. Watching the buck-of-a-lifetime saunter 20 yards out of bow range or deer after deer enter the greenfield from the opposite end of the woodline will get any hunter figuring on where to put his stand next year. Read Full Article

  • Picking the Right Treestand

    • The right treestand contributes greatly to the success, not to mention enjoyment, of any hunt. I once spent five hours a day four days in a row on a stand that was too narrow and had a hard pedestal seat, and was sore for a week after. I couldn't sit still, was afraid to stand up or move around much and found myself checking my safety harness far too many times. Read Full Article

  • Making the Most of Your Hunting Blind

    • Hunting blinds can be one of your greatest assets when turkey hunting, deer hunting, or hunting at waterholes. Using a hunting blind also helps when hunting with youngsters because it can help cover their noises and movement. Read these tips to get a better understand of strategies for using a hunting blind to your advantage. Read Full Article

  • The Right Bow Sights for Bow Hunting Success

    • Bow sights are an essential tool for precise, accurate bow hunting. Here are some important considerations when purchasing and using an archery sight. Knowing the best ways to use your bow sight will save you time and trouble out on the hunt. Read Full Article

  • No Area is "Unhuntable"

    • New innovations in tree stands, including tripod stands and ladder treestands, give you the ability to hunt virtually anywhere. Thanks to new tree stand styles, you can set up a deer stand even when you can't find a perfect tree. These treestands are especially important if you hunt in dense brush or flat terrain. Read Full Article

  • Tripod Hunting Stands Enable Mid-Season Moves

    • Versatile tripod hunting stands not only give you the flexibility to hunt on challenging terrain, they also allow you to change your position to adapt to the pattern of game movement. Climbing tree stands have always been a popular choice because of their mobility, but now tripod hunting stands and ladder treestands are getting easier to transport. Read Full Article

  • Beat Hunter Pressure on Public Land

    • I caught the movement out of the corner of my eye – something crossing behind me and to my right. My heart jumped and pulse rate instantly increased, but when I slowly turned my head to get a look, it was another hunter, and not the buck that made the rub 20 yards in front of my stand. Read Full Article

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Making the Most of the Off-Season

Hunting Safety and Security

  • Avoiding Tree Stand Theft and What to Do if it Happens

    • A retired police officer and avid hunter shares advice on what simple steps you can take to avoid tree stand theft. Plus, he explains what you should do in the event that your treestand is stolen. Read Full Article

  • Tips to Ensure Your Treestand is as Safe as Possible

    • Each year, fatal treestand accidents occur. These incidents often occur when people use homemade hunting stands or are not cautious when climbing in and out of their treestand. Adding a couple of simple steps to your routine will greatly reduce your risk of a treestand accident, and make for a better day of hunting.Read Full Article

  • Thwarting Treestand Theft

    • Cruise the Internet hunting forums and you're bound to find a thread like it: Someone stole my stands. You may have experienced it. I know I have. Private land, public land, thieves know no boundaries. They are scum. "Hunters"stealing from hunters. Is there a lower form of life? Read Full Article

  • Avoiding Danger in the Woods

    • Hunting is an extremely safe activity. According to the National Safety Council, far more people per 100,000 participants are injured while bicycling or playing baseball than while hunting. Further statistics show that while around 100 die in nationwide while hunting each year, more than 1,500 die in swimming-related accidents. But, there are dangers. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you don't become a statistic. Read Full Article

  • Safety is No Accident

    • Hunting is generally a safe activity, but there are safety precautions you should never overlook. Especially when using tree stands, it is important to wear a hunting safety vest for fall protection. Checking your hunting gear before each hunting trip and knowing what to look for will improve your chances of an accident-free hunt.Read Full Article

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