Unraveling Tough Blood Trails
Shots at deer don’t always go as planned, and every bowhunter who chases whitetails long enough will eventually be faced with a difficult blood trail. If you find yourself…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting Articles December 29, 2022
Mule Deer Versus White-tailed Deer
The ability to properly identify your target species is part of being an ethical and lawful bowhunter. Identification is especially important in regions where hunters come across species that look…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedConservation December 27, 2022
How to Field Dress a Deer in 10 Steps
You have a big smile on your face and a tagged bow-kill at your feet. You did it! If it’s an adult white-tailed deer, you’ve harvested 30- to 50-plus pounds of…
Staff Writer Bowhunting ArticlesWild Meat December 20, 2022
Persistence Pays for Late-Season Bowhunters
You might not think it, but late December and January can be the most productive portion of the season for arrowing a big buck. Melissa Bachman, host of Winchester Deadly…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting Articles December 20, 2022
Understanding Major Deer Diseases
Hunters and other predators aren’t the only causes of deer mortality. A host of diseases and parasites may infect deer, and hunters should be familiar with them. Some of these…
Hunting’s Rich History Is Rooted in Family
Whether it’s multiple generations sharing hunting camp or annual trips that center around a holiday, family often plays an important role in hunting traditions. Family hunts are popularized by outdoor…
The Bowhunter’s Gift Guide
If you’re searching for a meaningful gift to give (or gift yourself), you came to the right place. The following gift ideas are great for any bowhunter on your shopping…
Erik Barber FeaturedGear Articles December 1, 2022
19 Ways to Protect the Future of Hunting in America
Sportsmen and women fund outdoor recreation’s future. Every time you buy a hunting license from state fish-and-wildlife agencies, the money goes to the state agency selling them. Likewise, each time…
Staff Writer FeaturedConservation November 29, 2022
How to Recover from a Missed Shot
It’s heartbreaking to release an arrow only to watch the venison you could almost taste run off. The moment might even feel worse if you imagined a sizable buck mounted…
Staff Writer Bowhunting ArticlesFeatured November 17, 2022
