How to Hunt the October Lull
Early October is often referred to as the “October lull.” During this time of year, hunters have a hard time seeing deer, and it might seem like they vanished. In…
Not Seeing Deer? It’s Time to Adapt!
You’ve sat in your treestand every evening for a week. The slightest sound makes your heart skip a beat, but the only four-legged mammals you’re seeing are squirrels. Meanwhile, your…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedBowhunting October 8, 2019
How to Shoot Your First Deer with a Bow
Shooting your first deer with a bow is no easy feat. It might take more than one season of near misses, and lessons learned the hard way. Don’t get discouraged,…
Aggressive Hunting Tactics
Going into the game, every football team has a plan. But teams that go into the locker room down 21-0 at halftime better revise their second-half plans. Bowhunting whitetails requires…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting October 3, 2019
Bowhunting Basics: Always Check the Weather
What does your bowhunting to-do list look like before you drive to your hotspot? Let me guess: It includes dressing head-to-toe in camouflage, slipping into your hunting boots, and packing…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting October 1, 2019
Urban Bowhunting Series, Part 1: Selecting a Property and Asking 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…
Fresh Deer Sign Pinpoints Where to Bowhunt
Few things compare to the satisfaction bowhunters feel after reading deer sign, picking a stand site, and arrowing a doe or buck. To consistently put venison in your freezer, you…
Where’d They Go? How Food Affects Deer Movements
You’ve studied maps, glassed fields and scouted all summer to pinpoint where to place your treestand. And just when you think you’ve figured them out, the deer disappear the week…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting September 24, 2019
You Bagged a Deer, but Now What?
You spent hours studying, scouting and shooting your bow to ensure you put a well-placed arrow into your quarry. Now that you’ve notched your archery tag, are you prepared to…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedBowhunting September 19, 2019
What to do After the Shot
Releasing an arrow at a big-game animal is usually the culmination of months of scouting, target shooting, physical conditioning and preparation. In some cases, it could be the shot of…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting
