The Journey, Not the Result – a Bowhunter’s First Deer
Hunting has given me more stories than I deserve. I’ve hunted Alaska twice, both times with great people in truly wild, unforgiving landscapes. Less than a month ago, I killed…
Erik Barber BowhuntingFeaturedLifestyle October 14, 2025
Are You Ready For the Rut?
The whitetail rut is just around the corner, and you’re probably looking to spend some serious time in the woods in the coming weeks. Getting ready for the rut means…
Kurt Smith BowhuntingFeaturedGear October 9, 2025
How Do You Age Venison?
Venison makes delicious table fare and provides a healthy alternative that’s more nutritious than any meat you’ll find at grocery stores. Some might argue that wild game is tougher than…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting October 6, 2025
Bowhunting Across a Lifetime: Adapting with Age
Your boots step lightly through the forest, careful to avoid the crunchy pine needles. Daylight won’t cut through the trees for at least two hours. Maybe you’re headed to a…
Jackie Holbrook BowhuntingFeaturedLifestyle October 3, 2025
Rut Setups That Really Work
The whitetail rut is an exciting time to be a bowhunter. Bucks that are normally wary – even seemingly unkillable – become vulnerable. Raging hormones and relentless breeding desires crowd…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting October 1, 2025
Editorial Response Regarding the European Bowhunting Federation
The Archery Trade Association stands in full support of the European Bowhunting Federation and its tireless efforts to defend and restore bowhunting traditions across Europe. Their fight is not only…
Dan Forster BowhuntingConservationLifestyle September 30, 2025
Rethinking the Bucket List Bowhunt
When bowhunters talk about bucket list hunts, the conversation often drifts toward iconic big game species like elk, moose, or sheep. There’s no denying the allure of bugling bulls or…
Erik Barber BowhuntingLifestyle September 25, 2025
You Spooked a Deer – Now What?
Your anticipation is high as you sneak toward your favorite treestand. You make the final approach painstakingly slow to ensure silence. Just when you think you got in clean, you…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting September 23, 2025
When Do I Draw My Bow?
A deer is finally in bow range. It’s calm and has no idea you’re near. As you confidently start drawing your bow, the deer bolts and flees. You feel defeated….
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting September 22, 2025
How to Predict the Rut
The whitetail rut is undoubtedly the best time to tag a mature buck. Normally wary whitetails let their hormones get the best of them when the breeding season arrives, moving…
Joe Shead Bowhunting September 18, 2025
