Understanding a Whitetail’s Diet
Whitetails are finicky deer that prefer certain foods at specific times of the year. They might drop a desired food like a bad habit one week, and substitute it for…
#ATA2019 New Products Review
The Archery Trade Association’s annual Trade Show is the bowhunting industry’s biggest event. Nearly 10,000 people attended the 2019 ATA Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 10-12. The event is…
How to Store Your Gear During the Offseason
The 2018 to 2019 bowhunting season is over in most states. Now it’s time to decide what to do with your gear. We spoke with Jack Borcherding, marketing manager at…
Deer Fat: To Cook or Not to Cook?
Most bowhunters believe deer fat tastes bad. They’ve heard that claim from friends and family alike, and trash every scrap of deer fat they slice from each harvest. But have…
Layer Up for Late-Season Bowhunts
Few memorable hunts occur on 60-degree days. Many come from persevering through snow, freezing rain and plummeting temperatures. Uncomfortable conditions push your limits, and make you feel like you’re really…
How to Find Hunting Spots on Public Land
Public land has too much hunter pressure. There’s no deer on public land – it’s not worth it. Deer are nocturnal on public land. These common disparaging comments might have…
When Does My Bow Need New Strings and Cables?
You forgot to set the alarm clock and now you’re running late to work. You grab your coffee and rush out the door to your vehicle. You jam your keys…
How to Adjust a Bow Sight
What’s the difference between accuracy and precision? Accuracy is hitting where you aim. Precision is hitting the same spot every time. Archery requires both. To achieve precision, you need good form and…
Bowhunting 101: The Beginning Bowhunter’s Checklist
Some people might say I have obsessive-compulsive disorder. I like things to be just so; in line and in order. Everything must be, well … perfect, you know? Archery and…
Turkeys: What’s a beard? And Spurs?
Wild turkeys are interesting creatures with unique physical characteristics like the beard and spurs. If you’ve wondered about the makeup and purpose of beards and spurs, keep reading. You’ll soon…
