Dominate the 3D Course with These Tips
The typical archery range is flat, with targets set at exact distances. In contrast, 3D archery takes the range into the woods, introducing unique angles, unmarked distances, and new ways…
Spring: Prime Time to Scout and Work Your Land
Many bowhunters start scouting seriously in summer, but Wisconsin’s Jason Wenzel thinks it’s better to hit the woods in spring to find sign, identify hotspots, and launch land- and habitat-management…
5 Steps for Bagging Your First Gobbler
Your heart races as a nearby tom gobbles just before strutting into your decoys. As you grab your bow, you hear the gobbler’s unmistakable drumming and its wing tips dragging….
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How to Use a Slate Call
Calling in a mature gobbler generates a special kind of excitement during spring turkey hunts. It’s guaranteed to jack up your heartrate, and make you come back for more. To…
Get Ready for Your First Bow Season
Do you want to start bowhunting? You have plenty of time to prepare for autumn’s hunting season, but you have much to do. To prepare, you must learn new skills…
Your Guide to Western Bowhunting
Wide-open vistas and whiffs of sage and ponderosa pine inspire bowhunters to flock westward each fall for adventures on rolling prairies and remote mountains. If a Western bowhunt is on…
Stray Balloons Can Reveal Big-Buck Bedding Areas
Someone posted an interesting observation in February 2019 on Dan Infalt’s forum, thehuntingbeast.com. The post read: “Every time I find a good deer bedding area, I find balloons nearby. I…
Hunting Gear You Need to Get Started
What do you need to start bowhunting? You can pack your garage with gear, and many bowhunters do, but it’s not necessary. With just some basic gear, you can go…
Understanding the Specs on Compound Bows
Buying a new bow is tons of fun! The latest bow models are arriving at archery shops, and they offer many great options for bowhunters, no matter their expertise or…
Your Guide to a DIY Bowhunting Adventure
After dissecting your gear list and studying maps for months, you watch in awe as the sun unveils an entirely new landscape. You circled this day on your calendar months…