Tools of the Trade for DIY Deer Processing
The only thing more satisfying than filling your deer tag is processing your doe or buck into fresh venison. By processing deer at home, you control the final product. You…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhuntingWild Meat May 19, 2020
Deer Anatomy: What Makes a Lethal Shot?
Every bowhunter knows to aim for a whitetail’s vital organs, aka the heart and lungs, but they might not know why chest shots are so lethal. Mickey Hellickson, a wildlife…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting May 14, 2020
Urban Bowhunting: What If Your Deer Leaves the Property?
Most urban bowhunting takes place on small properties, which creates unique hunts and special challenges. One such challenge is what you should do if a deer you arrow leaves the…
Scott Einsmann FeaturedBowhuntingVideo May 13, 2020
How to Find a Property and Ask Permission
Hunting opportunities exist closer to home than you might realize, maybe in your neighborhood or even your backyard. Many urban areas provide convenient bowhunting access, and some offer liberal seasons…
How to Bowhunt Turkeys Without a Ground Blind
The wild turkey is one of the most challenging animals to hunt with a bow and arrow. Their eyesight is their strength, which is why most bowhunters choose to use…
Scott Einsmann FeaturedBowhuntingVideo May 11, 2020
Trail-Camera Setups for Summer
While hunting shed antlers recently, I stumbled upon a giant 5-point whitetail shed. With its long, sweeping main beam, skyscraping tines and sheer heft, it came from a buck I…
Look, but Don’t Touch Young Deer
Spring signals new life. You’ll see trees bud, flowers bloom and many animals give birth, including deer, whose offspring are called fawns. Many people spot fawns lying alone in pine…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedConservation May 5, 2020
How to Field Dress a Deer
You have a big smile on your face and a tagged bow-kill at your feet. You did it! If it’s an adult white-tailed deer, you’ve harvested 30- to 50-plus pounds of…
Sight Leveling: It’s Important, and Here’s How it’s Done
Shooting on flat ground is the norm when practicing and sighting in bows. But bowhunters rarely shoot from flat ground. Uneven terrain tests our accuracy, as does steep vertical angles….
Start Securing Your Own Meat Supply
Now is a good time to start sourcing your own protein and filling your freezer with wild-game meats. Whether you’re seeking deeper connections to your food or you simply want…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhuntingWild Meat April 28, 2020
