Why Experienced Bowhunters Should Mentor Newcomers
Most veteran bowhunters have enjoyed the adrenaline rush that comes from seeing an approaching buck. They’ve relished in nature’s beauty and taken pride in filling freezers with lean venison. Yet…
Traditional Bowhunting: Relics Found in Ice Reflect Items Hunters Still Use Today
What secrets lie within the glaciers of Norway? What archeological discoveries are uncovered when the icy tombs encasing these relics of ancient civilization begin to melt? Will we find that…
How Your Hunting Laws Change and What You Can Do About It
If you want to protect and secure public land and ensure favorable laws regarding bowhunting, you must actively participate in the legislative process. Thankfully, Bowhunters United makes it easy for…
How to Plan Your First Western Bowhunt
Embarking on your first archery hunt out West can be an exhilarating experience. The rugged landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West combine breathtaking scenery and bountiful hunting opportunity for those…
Prep Now for Great Fall Food Plots
Deer need food, water and cover to thrive. By creating or improving suitable habitat, bowhunters can increase shot opportunities and help game populations flourish. But habitat improvement takes work. Many…
The Best Bowhunting Podcasts, as Recommended by BU Members
Thanks to the close-range nature of bowhunting, bowhunters have the opportunity to hear unique sounds, like a whitetail pulverizing an acorn with its molars or a gobbler trying to win…
Bowhunting: Knowing the Language
Some activities come with their own terminology. It can take a little while to pick up some of the lingo when you’re new. Understanding the language can be especially difficult…
Overcoming Obstacles
Bowhunting teaches valuable lessons. It requires practice, persistence and the ability to overcome unexpected obstacles. Bowhunters often possess a certain amount of grit. The skills developed through bowhunting can often…
Practicing Under Pressure: 5 Ways to Test Your Skills
The buck you’re after walks within sight. Immediately, your cool, calm demeanor vanishes, and you lose it. Your heart starts racing and your breath becomes labored; your legs and arms…
Offseason Exercise for Bowhunters
Most fall big-game hunting seasons last about three months at most, and then they’re over in the blink of an eye. If you’re doing the math, that means bowhunters are…
