Keep Busy After Bow Season With This Checklist

scout. Photo Credit: John Hafner   Many people make the mistake of waiting until summer or fall to scout. But scouting immediately after the season is a great time to…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedBowhunting   February 3, 2022

Find Next Year’s Hunting Spot Now

…Doing some scouting now gives you more time to plan a hunting strategy. Plus, it’s nice to scout during a quiet time of year before you get busy with summer…

  Joe Shead   FeaturedBowhunting   February 22, 2022

6 Reasons to Go Shed Hunting

…spring, or you’ve had minimal success at finding them, here are some good reasons to give shed hunting a try this year.   It’s a Good Time to Scout  …

  Joe Shead   FeaturedLifestyle   March 8, 2022

Offseason Activities for Bowhunters

Autumn’s golden hues might be distant memories, but bowhunting also offers plenty of fun during months not ending in “er.” Scouting, shed hunting, 3D archery, bowfishing and turkey hunting are…

  Erik Barber   BowhuntingLifestyle   February 18, 2025

Your Guide to Western Bowhunting

Scout Your Unit Scout and survey the area before you hunt. Photo Credit: ATA Hunting the West’s management units is usually more restrictive than in the East or Midwest. Some…

  Erik Barber   FeaturedHow To   February 6, 2020

Get Ready for Your First Bow Season

…information about public lands open to hunting. After finding a place to hunt, scout the property for animal sign and good wildlife habitat. These scoutingsessions will help you narrow your…

  Scott Einsmann   FeaturedHow ToVideo   February 12, 2020

Squirrel Hunt to Scout and Practice for Bow Season

…arrows fly. For more tips from Murphy, read the MeatEater article “Squirrel Hunting with Kevin Murphy.” Remember, when you’re searching for squirrels, make the most of your time by scouting…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedBowhunting   August 6, 2019

Start Bowhunting Today!

…into feeding and movement patterns as you plan. For pro tips on scouting white-tailed deer read “Whitetail Hot Spots to Scout for Deer Season.” Find a Mentor Meanwhile, don’t forget…

  Jackie Holbrook   FeaturedHow To   March 21, 2019

Evaluate Your Bowhunting Season Before You Forget

…to learn what caused them to disappear. Did hunting pressure increase, or did food sources decrease? If you can’t determine why deer vanished, scout for more reliable hunting sites. Deer…

  Cassie Gasaway   FeaturedBowhunting   December 19, 2019