Harvest Your First Deer in 9 Steps

So, you want to shoot your first deer with archery equipment. That’s a great goal, because all 50 states have at least one deer species. White-tailed deer are hunted more…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedHow To   August 26, 2025

Advanced Shot Placement

Many factors contribute to ethical bow-kills, including arrow weight, broadhead design, draw weight, draw length and shot placement. Of those, the most important is shot placement. In Shot Placement 101,…

  Scott Einsmann   FeaturedHow ToVideo   August 25, 2025

How to Hunt Big Country

Whether you want to bowhunt big country for deer, elk, bears, moose or caribou, one thing’s for sure: You must learn the land if you hope to succeed. Patrick Durkin,…

  Staff Writer   FeaturedBowhunting   August 22, 2025

How Much Draw Weight Do Bowhunters Need?

Draw weight, or poundage, is a measurement of the force needed to draw a bow. You might hear someone say, “I shoot a 40-pound bow.” That means their bow’s draw…

  Staff Writer   FeaturedHow To   August 19, 2025

Help! I Fell From my Treestand. Now What?

Bowhunting is a safe sport. In fact, hunting is safer than golf, tennis, football, baseball and ping-pong, according to a National Safety Council report. Hunting accidents do happen, but few…

  Staff Writer   FeaturedGear   August 12, 2025

Explore Unique Hunting Opportunities Near Home

Are you looking for a unique hunt or a special place to bowhunt this year? Those opportunities might be closer than you think. Check out the possibilities on your state…

  Staff Writer   FeaturedLifestyle   August 11, 2025

What’s Hunting Pressure?

“What’s hunting pressure?” That’s like asking, “What’s a trophy buck?” If you ask a dozen people, you’ll likely get 12 different responses. It’s all based on each hunter’s personal experiences…

  Joe Shead   FeaturedBowhunting   August 1, 2025

Popular Hang-Outs: Habitats Deer Love

Identifying ideal deer habitat is nearly impossible, given that whitetails roam from South America to the Yukon Territory, and nearly sea to shining sea. One reason whitetails are so widespread…

  Joe Shead   FeaturedBowhunting   July 31, 2025

Have Fun by Foraging for Morel Mushrooms!

Those who love mushrooms usually consider morels their favorite. And if you know someone unsure about mushrooms, they’ll probably like morels. Morels have a distinct look and unique taste. Some…

  Staff Writer   FeaturedConservationVideo   April 29, 2025

Tips for Cooking Wild Turkey

Shooting a wild turkey with a bow is challenging. But preparing it so it’s moist and delicious might be even more difficult for many hunters. Wild turkey meat is not…

  Joe Shead   FeaturedLifestyleWild Meat   April 17, 2025