5 Ways to Extend Hunting Season through February
…suffice, but hogs are tough critters. Their thick hide and tough bones require precise shots and lots of kinetic energy to penetrate their vitals. Scout New Areas There’s no better…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting January 14, 2020
You Spooked a Deer – Now What?
…use this time to thoroughly scout the area. Drop a waypoint at the bedding location and use satellite imagery to study alternative entry and exit routes that’ll help you return…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting September 23, 2025
Where’d They Go? How Food Affects Deer Movements
You’ve studied maps, glassed fields and scouted all summer to pinpoint where to place your treestand. And just when you think you’ve figured them out, the deer disappear the week…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting September 15, 2025
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…
Harvest Your First Deer in 9 Steps
…trails. Mark the sign with a GPS unit or smartphone. For more detailed information on scouting read “Hot Tips for Summer Scouting.” Hang Treestands and Trail Cameras Set up your…
Is That Sign Fresh?
…the best spot for deer wherever you find deer sign. These clues help us determine where deer spend their time. During preseason scouting, you not only get the lay of…
Staff Writer BowhuntingFeaturedVideo July 29, 2019
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Deer Sign?
Scout several locations this summer to help identify a good place to hunt opening day. Look for good deer sign, including beds, trails, tracks, droppings, feeding areas and bedding areas….
Staff Writer BowhuntingFeatured July 10, 2019
Be a Bowhunting Mentor
…Shoot targets at varying distances to mimic bowhunting scenarios. – Scout public or private lands for deer sign and hotspots. – Hang treestands and trail cameras, or set up a…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting June 19, 2019
3 Ways to Find a Hunting Mentor
…and enthusiastic. “If you show initiative and ask for assistance, you’ll get out there,” he said. Start Slow Practice at the range or go scouting before going on a hunt….
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting May 30, 2019
