Jeff Murray

How to set up where there’s no place to hide.

by Jeff Murray Bucks commonly reopen scrapes during the post-rut. Problem is, they typically do so after dark. But according … Continued

During the early season, a cold front can coax bucks to feed during shooting light. But if you hunt hilly terrain, there's another type of buck movement you should be...

[1] BUY QUALITY SHAFTS Do a little prepurchase research and you’ll find that premium shafts typically have tighter tolerances than … Continued

BRANCH OUT As you remove branches to create shooting lanes or a clearer path, place some along your trail, pointing … Continued

THE WHITETAIL THAT’S APPROACHING YOUR STAND has Pope and Young record book written all over it. All you need now … Continued

YES, IT’S CRITICALLY IMPORTANT to hunt with a high-quality, deadly effective broadhead. But that doesn’t make choosing among the myriad … Continued

SOME COMMERCiAL SCENTS CLAIM to contain or approximate the real thing. A whitetail’s tarsal or “hock” gland is the real … Continued

BOWHUNTERS HAVE VERY LITTLE WIGGLE ROOM when it comes to tree-stand location. You need to plan your shots precisely in … Continued

It’s often said that first impressions are more accurate than second guesses. But 30 years of deer hunting notes tell … Continued