Tips & Tactics

Entries for September 2015

Hunter’s Dry Mouth Tip

Hunter’s Dry Mouth Tip

By Eric Ericson

Here’s a trick I’ve used for several years, whenever I go hunting, scouting or spend extended time in the outdoors. Because Native Americans used it for centuries before teaching it to settlers, you could say this tip is ancient. Whenever the Indians went on lengthy hunting excursions or walked a long distance, they would place a small... READ MORE

Turkey Calling — for Deer?

Turkey Calling — for Deer?

By Matt Maurice

Do you hunt in areas where deer get a lot of pressure from hunters? If so, I have a tip for you that’s pure poison on spooky deer. You might think my tip is crazy, so first I’ll let you know I’m a veteran hunter with more than 35 years experience and more than 42 bucks to date — triple that number for does. Years ago, as I... READ MORE

Double Up On SCENTLOK

Double Up On SCENTLOK

By Wes Fox

You can say what you want to say about scent-elimination clothing, but I honestly believe if used correctly, these products can really help hunters fool a deer's nose. For some time now, I've been doubling up on my SCENTLOK clothing. I like to do this especially when bowhunting for whitetails, and I have noticed I've been able to see more deer at c... READ MORE

No Sweat? No Sweat!

No Sweat? No Sweat!

By Ron Miller

Photo: Ron Miller poses with a nice 10-pointer he took on top of a hard-to-get-to hill in Montana. The tip he shares about reducing sweat will help hunters keep dryer, warmer and sit still longer. Here in Montana, getting to my hunting area usually involves hiking steep hills in frigid conditions. One of my favorite spots is on top of a small mou... READ MORE

Unwanted Scent Trail Visitors

Unwanted Scent Trail Visitors

By Christine Miller

Photo: Montana’s Christine Miller took this fine 8-pointer at her favorite spot. She shares her story about being followed from that stand by an unknown creature, along with advice on when not to leave a scent trail with buck lure. I'm a female hunter from Montana who doesn’t mind the strong smell of buck-in-rut lures. They are highly ... READ MORE

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