Category Archives: Hunting with Bill Vaznis

Deer Hunting Tips: Ten Rules for Successful Bow Hunting

Posted on October 15, 2010 by havalon

Why We Miss At The Moment of Truth! By Bill Vaznis It was a perfect morning. I was still-hunting along an old logging trail that opened up to an overgrown farm field behind my home in upstate New York when … Continue reading →

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Four: Taking the Shot by Bill Vaznis

Posted on June 8, 2010 by havalon

One of the advantages of shooting bears over bait is that you generally have ample time to size up the animal, and then wait for the perfect, one-shot kill. All bets are off however when you are out on a … Continue reading →

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Three: Attractors by Bill Vaznis

Posted on May 19, 2010 by havalon

Many outfitters, guides and do-it-yourself hunters use “stink baits” as a primary attractor, hoping the outlandish odors will quickly attract bears to the bait station. Where legal, rotting fish or beaver carcasses work great as does a pail of dated … Continue reading →

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part Two: Treestand Rules by Bill Vaznis

Posted on May 12, 2010 by havalon

By Bill Vaznis, Editor of Bear Hunting Magazine  TREESTAND RULES For best results, locate a suitable tree for your tree stand BEFORE beginning your baiting operation. On more than one occasion I have visited a hot bait site teeming with … Continue reading →

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Black Bears by Bow & Arrow, Part One: A Starter Kit to Spring Bear Hunting

Posted on May 5, 2010 by havalon

By Bill Vaznis, Editor of Bear Hunting Magazine The site intrigued me. It was situated at the confluence of two streams, a natural crossing for black bears, and well off the beaten path. It was also dark under the canopy … Continue reading →

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