Is it Safe to Shoot in My Yard?
Backyard archery ranges make practicing convenient, but be sure your setup is safe before shooting your first arrow. Let’s review what to include when planning a backyard range. Local Laws…
Sam Soholt Addresses Public Land Misconceptions
Many folks claim few deer live on public lands, and that these properties are dangerous and overrun with thieves who steal your gear. Such accusations are usually false. Sam Soholt,…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting June 4, 2020
Woodsmanship Skills: How to Use a Map and Compass
GPS units and navigation apps are fantastic aids until their batteries die. If you get stuck in the woods with no hand-held power, you’ll be fine if you can navigate…
Woodsmanship Skills: Water Purification
Whether you’re camping, bowhunting the backcountry, or surviving unexpected situations, water is a necessity. Your body is about 60% water. Going three days without it leaves you dangerously dehydrated, and…
Woodsmanship Skills: How to Build a Fire
If fires can start naturally in the woods without human help (hello, lightning strike!), everyone should have the skills and knowledge to spark one intentionally. Knowing how to build a…
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…
Staff Writer 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…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhuntingVideo May 13, 2020
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…
Staff Writer 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…
Staff Writer FeaturedConservation May 5, 2020
