When shooting action shots, check your film counter constantly. If you only have a few frames left, go ahead and put in a fresh roll. There is nothing more frustrating than running out of film during an exciting burst of action.

Never leave the same decoy spread out for geese day in and day out. Change them frequently to keep from educating the geese to your presence.

Don't try a risky off-hand shot at a fast running muley buck. He will usually stop on the opposite ridgetop to look back and check on the source of danger, offering a standing shot for a prepared hunter.

When stalking whitetail deer it is critical to move slowly and quietly. Move only when the deer is feeding or otherwise distracted. When a deer raises its head, stop and stand motionless. When it lowers its head to feed, move up closer. Patience will be rewarded with great shots.

Don't be afraid to shoot at a bull elk standing broadside looking at you. Elks are large animals and usually don't jump the string.

Start with Salt! One of the best places to hunt deer is near natural mineral licks where salt and other minerals seep to the surface from underground springs. Deer love salt and will alter their travel patterns to incorporate salt deposits into their diets. But what if you can’t find any natural licks in your hunting area? Create your own. Buy a 50-pound sack of rock salt, and dump it at a strategic location specifically where you can access the area without spooking resident deer. Before long the deer will discover their new lick and set up shop nearby. The best time to apply the salt is early to mid-summer.

If an elk responds to your bugle but won't come all the way in to your calling, try sneaking close to his position on the downwind side and then bugling. Elk are territorial. A bull that was content to answer a distant competitor may stomp forward to rout an adversary that suddenly calls from nearby.

When hunting deer from a treestand, don't wait for the perfect shot. If you pass up a few good shots when the deer first appears, you may never get that "perfect" shot and the animal will wander off. Instead, as soon as an acceptable standing broadside shot is presented within your accuracy range, draw and shoot.