Recent Tips and Tactics
Longbeard Mementos Done Right
By Dave Graber
After you have been turkey hunting for a while, you’ll accumulate a lot of birds, as well as lots of memories and gobbler souvenirs. I’ve taken 88 longbeards so far, and hope to reach 100 before I go to that big bird paradise in the sky. Whether it’s a full... READ MORE
Illuminated Nock Trick
By Susan and Rob Hagan
To my fellow Buckmasters fans, I’d like to pass on a useful tip for utilizing illuminated arrow nocks in a way you might not have thought of. A few years ago, my husband and I came up with this idea while tracking a doe in the pitch-black darkness. After my hus... READ MORE
Socked-and-Loaded Scent Spinner
By Vince Huett
I’m a big fan of scent dispersal canisters or foggers and the way they distribute deer lures into the area, especially while I’m set up in my treestand. Dripper-type scent systems and the kind you spray or pour onto the ground work great in certain situations, an... READ MORE
Slick Condition Traction Trick
By Gary LaLone
Photo: Play sand is odorless and so fine it won’t crunch under your feet. My tip originates from a scary incident that happened several years ago. It was the opening day of Ohio’s firearm season, and I was excited to get set up in my treestand, a hand-built perma... READ MORE
Turn Thick Spots into Hot Spots
By Frank Glass
Hunting where visibility is limited can be challenging. I live in Alabama where thick timber, pine groves, briars, brambles and dense undergrowth are the norm. No hunter has confidence watching a spot where they can’t see very far. But I’ve learned there are ways... READ MORE
Beat Bucks with Focus and Attitude
By Louis Roberts
When I was a fledgling whitetail hunter, my father gave me a few wise words that have encouraged me throughout the years. He said, “Son, if you want to be more successful than other hunters, remember these things: “First, always be optimistic; your attitude wil... READ MORE
Two Unique Scent Tricks
By Jimmy Bennett
Heated Scent Pads: This first trick enables me to use my ThermaCELL for something other than repelling mosquitoes. It gets an additional function out my device, as well as utilizes old ThermaCELL pads. I like to pour a little buck lure on a used pad, turn on my ThermaCELL a... READ MORE