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…
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 September 3, 2025
Harvest Your First Deer in 9 Steps
So, you want to shoot your first deer with archery equipment. That’s a great goal, because all 50 states have at least one deer species. White-tailed deer are hunted more…
Advanced Shot Placement
Many factors contribute to ethical bow-kills, including arrow weight, broadhead design, draw weight, draw length and shot placement. Of those, the most important is shot placement. In Shot Placement 101,…
How to Hunt Big Country
Whether you want to bowhunt big country for deer, elk, bears, moose or caribou, one thing’s for sure: You must learn the land if you hope to succeed. Patrick Durkin,…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting August 22, 2025
How Much Draw Weight Do Bowhunters Need?
Draw weight, or poundage, is a measurement of the force needed to draw a bow. You might hear someone say, “I shoot a 40-pound bow.” That means their bow’s draw…
Help! I Fell From my Treestand. Now What?
Bowhunting is a safe sport. In fact, hunting is safer than golf, tennis, football, baseball and ping-pong, according to a National Safety Council report. Hunting accidents do happen, but few…
Explore Unique Hunting Opportunities Near Home
Are you looking for a unique hunt or a special place to bowhunt this year? Those opportunities might be closer than you think. Check out the possibilities on your state…
What’s Hunting Pressure?
“What’s hunting pressure?” That’s like asking, “What’s a trophy buck?” If you ask a dozen people, you’ll likely get 12 different responses. It’s all based on each hunter’s personal experiences…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting August 1, 2025
Popular Hang-Outs: Habitats Deer Love
Identifying ideal deer habitat is nearly impossible, given that whitetails roam from South America to the Yukon Territory, and nearly sea to shining sea. One reason whitetails are so widespread…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting July 31, 2025
