Dan Schmidt gives his tips on how to have better hunting success on public land after years of experience doing it himself, from access points to dragging out deer, when to hunt, where to hunt, and how to outsmart deer as well as other hunters.
Category: Bow Hunting Tips
Bowhunting Public Land During the Early Season
The author gives tips for public-land bowhunters on tackling the early season with a smart approach.
Get Serious with Bowhunting Practice
Steve Bartylla provides some excellent tips on not only how to practice for the upcoming bowhunting season but also on how to practice while shooting broadheads.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Bowhunters Make in Early Season
When it comes to hunting no rule is ever etched in stone. But avoid these pitfalls and you’ll become a much more successful early season bowhunter.
7 Killer Bowhunting Tactics: Licking Branches and Scrapes
Every time stand setup in a tree or on the ground should include ways to make the area better, including with mock scrapes and licking branches.
With Bowhunting Broadheads, Hybrids Deserve a Critical Look
Hybrid broadheads truly give you the best of both worlds, but should be used with these caveats in mind to avoid disappointments.
7 Great Ways to Pattern and Kill a Rutting Whitetail Buck
How many times have you heard other hunters say you can’t pattern bucks during the rut? Truth be known, rutting bucks are every bit as patternable as non-rutting bucks, especially during the breeding phase.
5 Proven Ways to Become a Whitetail Buck Magnet
Follow these five golden rules and you can be that guy — you know, that hunter in camp who, no matter where he sits, sees all of the big bucks.
Create a Precise Rest Setup for Improved Bowhunting Accuracy
Of all the moving parts of a bowhunting outfit, setting up and tuning an arrow rest is trickiest. Do it correctly, though, and your accuracy will improve.
Why You May Be Using Mechanical Broadheads Incorrectly
Wide-cutting broadheads can benefit whitetail recovery — or hinder quick kills. Choosing the one that works best for you and your bow is critical.