Tips & Tactics

Entries for September 2019

Two Rules of Thumb for ATV Safety

Two Rules of Thumb for ATV Safety

By Yamaha Outdoors and Bob Humphrey

By following a few basic rules of thumb, ATV/UTV users can make their outdoors experience safer and more enjoyable. Clothing: It’s always wise to wear the proper attire when riding your ATV or UTV. But what is proper attire? There are always branches, briars, sticks and obstructions along the trail that could cause injury, especially if you a... READ MORE

Super Close Doesn’t Mean Slam Dunk

Super Close Doesn’t Mean Slam Dunk

By Dwayne Barrow and Tim H. Martin

One of the most deceptive yet effective shots in whitetail hunting is when the deer is standing directly beneath or within a few yards of your elevated treestand. This shot scenario often happens in early bow season when there’s still a lot of foliage remaining in the trees and the hunter cannot get a clear shot at the animal until it’s... READ MORE

Are You Shooting for Speed or Power with Your Hunting Crossbow?

Are You Shooting for Speed or Power with Your Hunting Crossbow?

By Bryan Zabitski, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies

These days, speed seems to be the primary selling feature of most hunting crossbows. With so much emphasis being put on speed, it is a good time to discuss an arrow’s kinetic energy and why it is important to consider its significance in the context of crossbow shooting and hunting. A lighter arrow that shoots faster out of your crossbow may ... READ MORE

Aim Small, Miss Small

Aim Small, Miss Small

By Tim H. Martin

Photo: The aim small, miss small philosophy helped Buckmasters’ Ken Piper take this Illinois dream buck — and countless others — with a single arrow. When Buckmasters Executive Editor Ken Piper first started working with me nearly two decades ago, we shot our bows nearly every afternoon on a little range outside the office. At fi... READ MORE

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