Is it Safe to Shoot in My Yard?
Backyard archery ranges make practicing convenient, but be sure your setup is safe before shooting your first arrow. Let’s review what to include when planning a backyard range. Local Laws…
Woodsmanship Skills: Water Purification
Whether you’re camping, bowhunting the backcountry, or surviving unexpected situations, water is a necessity. Your body is about 60% water. Going three days without it leaves you dangerously dehydrated, and…
Woodsmanship Skills: How to Build a Fire
If fires can start naturally in the woods without human help (hello, lightning strike!), everyone should have the skills and knowledge to spark one intentionally. Knowing how to build a…
Urban Bowhunting: What If Your Deer Leaves the Property?
Most urban bowhunting takes place on small properties, which creates unique hunts and special challenges. One such challenge is what you should do if a deer you arrow leaves the…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting ArticlesVideo May 13, 2020
How to Bowhunt Turkeys Without a Ground Blind
The wild turkey is one of the most challenging animals to hunt with a bow and arrow. Their eyesight is their strength, which is why most bowhunters choose to use…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting ArticlesVideo May 11, 2020
Trail-Camera Setups for Summer
While hunting shed antlers recently, I stumbled upon a giant 5-point whitetail shed. With its long, sweeping main beam, skyscraping tines and sheer heft, it came from a buck I…
Joe Shead FeaturedGear Articles May 7, 2020
Look, but Don’t Touch Young Deer
Spring signals new life. You’ll see trees bud, flowers bloom and many animals give birth, including deer, whose offspring are called fawns. Many people spot fawns lying alone in pine…
Staff Writer FeaturedConservation May 5, 2020
Sight Leveling: It’s Important, and Here’s How it’s Done
Shooting on flat ground is the norm when practicing and sighting in bows. But bowhunters rarely shoot from flat ground. Uneven terrain tests our accuracy, as does steep vertical angles….
Start Securing Your Own Meat Supply
Now is a good time to start sourcing your own protein and filling your freezer with wild-game meats. Whether you’re seeking deeper connections to your food or you simply want…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting ArticlesWild Meat April 28, 2020
