Quick Hunting Tips for Each Phase of the Rut

Archery season is well underway and as the days pass by, we get closer and closer to the whitetail breeding season, or rut. The rut happens in three general phases…

  Cassie Gasaway   BowhuntingFeatured   September 28, 2023

Why Experienced Bowhunters Should Mentor Newcomers

Most veteran bowhunters have enjoyed the adrenaline rush that comes from seeing an approaching buck. They’ve relished in nature’s beauty and taken pride in filling freezers with lean venison. Yet…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedLifestyle   September 21, 2023

Whitetail Hunting Strategy Rundown: Tactics for Every Season

White-tailed deer hunting seasons vary across the country. But in most states, bowhunters can target bucks at various points throughout the fall and winter months. What time of year you…

  Jackie Holbrook   BowhuntingFeatured   September 19, 2023

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 23

On May 2, 1972, President Richard Nixon proclaimed the first National Hunting and Fishing Day, saying, “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of…

  Joe Shead   BowhuntingFeatured   September 14, 2023

Is There Really a Best Time to Hunt Whitetails?

If you’ve hunted for any length of time, you’ve probably seen and heard contradictory opinions and research regarding the best time to hunt. There are varying opinions on which moon…

  Cassie Gasaway   BowhuntingFeatured   September 12, 2023

Make a Move or Be Patient?

Bow season is long, and your strategy will need to adapt along the way. Along with ever-changing seasonal and weather conditions, deer behavior is also constantly changing. This requires a…

  Erik Barber   BowhuntingFeatured   September 7, 2023

Learn the ABCs of Treestand Safety

September traditionally kicks off bowhunting season across the U.S. It brings opening day in many states, and in others, hunters head to the woods to scout and prepare. Often, season…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedGear   August 22, 2023

6 Travel Tips for Your Cross-Country Bowhunting Adventures

Bowhunting close to home is fun. You might have watched a particular buck grow from a basket rack to a real bruiser, obtaining numerous scouting-cam photos over the years. And…

  Joe Shead   BowhuntingFeatured   August 15, 2023

Bowhunting Elk: Your Guide to Tagging a Bull

The midmorning sun warmed my face as I rested on my hunting pack. Dressed in head-to-toe camo, my sleeping body disappeared into the forest floor. As I dozed, I heard…

  Jackie Holbrook   BowhuntingFeatured   August 8, 2023

5 XOP Products to Add to Your Hunting Arsenal

Every year you hunt, you might notice your gear seems heavier and the walk to your stand seems longer. Age has a way of exaggerating things, but modern technology and…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedGear   August 1, 2023