Bow Hunting

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Tips for Taking Turkey With a Bow

September 20, 2013
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…
News & Tips: New Bowhunting Deer? Try These Tips
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New at Bowhunting Deer? Try These Tips

September 20, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?...
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Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?

September 11, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide...
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Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide

August 28, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery...
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Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery

August 27, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Preparing for Your First Elk Bowhunt
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Preparing for Your First Elk Bowhunt

August 6, 2013
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…
News & Tips: A Guide to Arrow Rests for Hunting and Target Archery...
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A Guide to Arrow Rests for Hunting and Target Archery

June 24, 2013
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.   …
News & Tips: Bowfishing Basics: How to Get Started
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Bowfishing Basics: How to Get Started

May 23, 2013
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…
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Buying Arrows & Broadheads? What You Should Know Before You Buy

May 21, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints
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Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints

May 17, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows...
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Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows

May 16, 2013
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…
News & Tips: Breaking Down the Different Bow Release Aids...
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Breaking Down the Different Bow Release Aids

May 8, 2013
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…