5 Things to Know About Western Bowhunting

…apply for tags. While the system for drawing a tag can vary by state, some draws are more lottery-like while others are based on the number of points accrued by

  Jackie Holbrook   BowhuntingFeatured   February 9, 2023

Training for the Hunt: Workouts to Build Strength and Endurance

…The miles can add up quickly during hunting season. It’s pretty tough to seamlessly transition from couch potato to bowhunter, so keep up with the cardio during the offseason. High-intensity…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedBowhunting   August 3, 2021

Harvest Your First Deer in 9 Steps

…application deadline and file early. Review the season dates. Many states offer archery-only seasons before and/or after firearms season. You can find season dates and licensing information in the state’s…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedHow To   August 13, 2019

Be a Bowhunting Mentor

…a conservation or sportsmen’s organization with a mentoring program, like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or Quality Deer Management Association. These programs often provide mentor training so you know how…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedBowhunting   June 19, 2019

What to Know About Hunting CWD Zones

…3. Process and Freeze Your Venison As you wait for the test results, process and freeze your venison, but don’t eat it until you know it’s safe. Although there’s no…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedBowhunting   August 25, 2022

These Bowhunters Made Mistakes and You Will Too. Learn to Persevere.

…from every stand. His uncle had paced off the common shots and shared those details with him. Donahue wasn’t having much luck early in the 2019 season, so he asked…

  Cassie Gasaway   BowhuntingFeatured   October 20, 2020

The Aggressive Rut Hunter’s Toolkit

…enjoy success by simply being in the right place at the right time. But if your target buck doesn’t appear where you want him, special tactics can lure him to…

  Joe Shead   BowhuntingFeatured   October 31, 2023

Offseason Exercise for Bowhunters

…pick something to home in on and don’t overdo it. “Repetitive motion and stress are two of the most common causes of pain and injury in archery,” Williams said. “Listen…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedLifestyle   April 6, 2023

Not Seeing Deer? It’s Time to Adapt!

…direction, and talk to experts at a nearby archery storefor their insights on prevailing winds. Consider hanging multiple treestands to handle the most common wind directions. Before each hunt, check…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedBowhunting   October 8, 2019