General Hunting Tips (90)

A hunting tree stand, tree stand safety concept.

All About Tree Stand Safety: Part 1

Face it: Even though we know a fall from a tree stand could be dangerous, many hunters believe "an accident will never happen to me. I'll be OK without a harness." However, according to an IHEA study, 300-500 hunters are killed across the U.S. every year as a…

A hunter wearing blaze orange with a deer kill.

How Blaze Orange Saves Lives

While hunting is one of the safest ways to enjoy the outdoors, hunters who don't wear blaze orange are more at risk. Imagine being in the woods or a field and it is impossible to determine what is an animal or foliage vs. another hunter…

A trail cam on a tree, hunter safety and stealth concept.

How to Maximize Stealth Without Minimizing Hunter Safety

Regardless of the game you intend to hunt, stealth and invisibility are key ingredients for a successful harvest. However, most hunters know that it's hard enough to blend into the surrounding habitat, never mind getting close enough for a clean and safe shot without being detected. If…

Overhead look at trees, hunt from tree stands concept.

Hunter Tip: How to Prepare to Hunt From Tree Stands

Before you consider using a tree stand (or climb into one), it's crucial to prepare for it. Hunting from tree stands can give you a bird's eye view of the land around you, making it easier to track a deer into your safe zone of fire while…

Close-up of a bowhunter drawing an arrow in the bow.

Bowhunting Tips: How to Prepare for the Season

It's as old as time itself. The bow and arrow continue to be excellent tools for harvesting animals year after year. Our equipment may have been upgraded for power and speed. Still, the objective remains the same: keep your scent trail downwind of your prey's highly sensitive…