10 Tips for the Ultimate Pre-Hunt Checklist
…on the hunt and less time searching for that missing tool in your backpack or scouring the internet for clarification on a regulation. Prepare and Scout Your Spot https://youtu.be/qr3OpUNA3es The…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting Articles August 19, 2021
Winter Deer Scouting
…last fall, or you’re getting a jump on next year’s buck, winter is a great time to scout. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you won’t freak out about snooping…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting Articles February 20, 2020
Turkey Scouting 101
…later, move in to intercept him. Conclusion Scouting turkeys is the beginning of an exciting season. Photo Credit: Erik Barber Scouting for turkeys and understanding their tendencies can be as…
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…
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…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting Articles August 6, 2019
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 Bowhunting ArticlesLifestyle 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…
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…
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…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting Articles December 19, 2019
