If you enjoy challenges then I’ve got one for you. Try taking a turkey with a bow this fall. Turkeys are programmed to look up because that’s where hawks and owls come from so forget the hunting tree…
If you’re new to bowhunting, remember a bow hunter’s range is much shorter than a firearms hunter. So as a result, you must be especially skilled in knowing deer patterns and tendencies; then set…
Bow hunting is a close game. You peer through the nearby maze of tree limbs and leaves and down into the brush below a tree stand, looking for a deer on a nearby trail, possibly pausing to feed on…
While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…
When you encourage a young person to try archery, you're doing much more than simply introducing them to a new hobby or sport. You alone have the potential to ensure a thriving future for archery and…
Wapiti. Monarch of the Mountains. Cervus Canadensis. Elk. Whatever name you choose, dreaming about an elk bowhunt sends chills and waves of adrenaline throughout a bowhunter's body. And that's just…
If you shoot a compound bow, you know that your arrow rest is an integral component. You might have even found out the hard way that there's a world of difference between a good and a bad one.
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The author's first bowfishing trophy, a nice 13-pound carp shot within five feet of the boat.
Despite over 20 years of bowhunting experience, I still hadn't ever taken to the water with my bow. I'd…
Today's archers have an infinite supply of accessories, especially when it comes to arrows and broadheads. With so many choices, a new hunter may be overwhelmed and left unsure of which product to…
Two or three weeks of archery deer season is the only time some bowhunters wrap their fingers around a bow's grip. Many bowhunters invest only a few weeks of random practice before opening day, and…
Turkey season is in full swing and, like most traditional bowhunters, I've long since settled on a broadhead. This was the result of trying out different approaches, talking to successful bowhunters…
The sheer amount of choices available in mechanical bow releases can be just plain intimidating to beginners and even frustrating at times to seasoned shooters searching for a new model. While…