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,…
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…
Use the Wind to Stay Concealed
Have you ever caught a whiff of something delicious while walking around town? Wind currents carried that scent from its source to your nose. If you headed into the wind,…
8 Ways to Learn from Your Bowhunting Mistakes
Many beginning bowhunters read articles, find mentors, and learn how to be safe, ethical and successful. But no matter how much you prepare, you’ll eventually make mistakes. What you do…
How to Navigate with 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…
Bowfishing for Snakeheads
Snakehead fish are big, plentiful and delicious; and you can bowfish for them all you want. Want to learn more? Keep reading. About Snakeheads Snakeheads get their name from their…
How to Get Ready for Bow Season
Preparing for bow season can be a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Some of the fun ways to practice archery are stump shooting, 3D…
One Bow for Competing and Bowhunting
Only one arrow stands between you and your goal. You let out a deep breath as the bowstring holds tight to your anchor. Your legs feel weak and your heart…
Summer Practice Guide
Missing your paper or 3D targets isn’t fun, but wounding an animal is far worse. That’s why bowhunters must constantly improve their accuracy. To ensure success, you must practice, seek…
How to Mount a Turkey Fan
You don’t have to be a professional taxidermist to preserve a wild turkey’s fan. You can mount those tailfeathers quickly and easily with materials you probably already own. But before…
