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…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedLifestyle   September 21, 2023

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…

  Taylor Walston   FeaturedLifestyle   July 25, 2023

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…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedLifestyle   July 17, 2023

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…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedLifestyle   July 11, 2023

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…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedLifestyle   June 27, 2023

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…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedLifestyle   June 6, 2023

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…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedLifestyle   May 25, 2023

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…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedLifestyle   May 11, 2023

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…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedLifestyle   April 20, 2023

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…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedLifestyle   April 6, 2023