Woodsmanship Skills: How to Build a Fire
…and Boy Scouts scoutmaster who teaches youths how to build fires. Miller learned to make a fire at age 12 when he was a Scout. He lives in Texas and…
How to Scout Whitetail Deer This Summer
…few key spots. The process of gathering that vital information is called “scouting.” When scouting a site you’ll look for tracks, water, droppings, game trails, bedding areas and feeding areas….
Step by Step Guide to Bowhunting Pronghorns
…to get a tag, find and access public lands, and locate local amenities. Also consider using online mapping applications like OnX Hunt to electronically scout locations, unravel access roads, find…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting July 21, 2020
You Spooked a Deer – Now What?
…return soon after being frightened off. But the damage is done, so use this time to thoroughly scout the area. Drop a waypoint at the bedding location and use satellite…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting October 17, 2019
Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting White-tailed Deer
…Blinds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdITFxh5KRk When bowhunting whitetails, most hunters scout to find an area that deer use, and then wait for them to appear. To hide, many bowhunters use treestands. These elevated…
Scott Einsmann FeaturedBowhunting July 30, 2020
How to Find Public Land Near You
…Earth helps you identify and scout public land from your computer. Google Earth Pro on a desktop computer gives you the option to turn on features that help you identify…
Avoiding New Bowhunter Mistakes
…season. Even though you must minimize your presence in the woods, you must also scout during the season to monitor bucks as they move from pre-rut, to rut to post-rut….
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting August 25, 2020
Join Bowhunters United to Help Bowhunting’s Future
Bowhunters are unique individuals who are hardy, hearty and full of vigor. They scout hard and practice often to ensure they harvest their quarry ethically and respectfully. They’re also proud…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedConservation October 6, 2020
Overcoming the October Lull
…summer scouting to determine their stand locations for the rest of the season. They set up, hunt a few times in the early season and smile at the thought of…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting October 5, 2021