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A Bowhunter's Life

Odocoileus virginianus, better known to bowhunters as the whitetailed deer, is the most sought-after bowhunting prize in the country. Their heavy racks and muscular frames intoxicate our thoughts. But a bowhunter’s life is more than just wary whitetails. Gobblers, hogs, pronghorn, sheep, bow tuning and testing. There’s a lot to being a bowhunter.

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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 12

Freelance outdoor writer and Kentucky pro shop owner Royle Scrogham scores on a Centennial State bird.
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Watch As Jace Bauserman Bags A Sweet Oklahoma Gobbler In His Three-State Quest

Check out these two toms as they pummel the decoys, continuing even as one gets arrowed out of action.
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Sometimes It's Just This Easy To Bag A Gobbler

Even though scouting came up empty, the Bowhunting World team takes a crack at a favorite spot and arrows a nice tom at first light.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 11

Bauserman is joined in the field by his son Hunter, and Hunter has a shotgun in hand and an Oklahoma turkey license in his pocket.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 10

Hens behind you and gobblers in front. Turkeys are everywhere in Oklahoma! But if you aren't looking in the right direction you might miss your chance.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 9

Help a good friend harvest his first archery prize and get an "Oh, dad, that’s so awesome,” comment from your son—that's what hunting is all about. Turkey season just keeps getting better.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 8

Hearing a turkey gobble in the wild is an exhilarating sound. Heck, sometimes scouting is more fun than hunting.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 7

A favorite spot and favorite friend make for an action packed Oklahoma turkey. Bauserman's turkey season is picking up steam.
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Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 6

Bauserman's scouting pays off, and he and good friend Jason Weaver slam an opening morning Merriam.

The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 5

Turkey season is heating up in Colorado. See what Bowhunting World's Editor caught on his trail cam.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 4

Turkey season is a lot easier when you put in good scouting time.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 3

Bauserman scouts his home turf in preparation of Saturday's opener.
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Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Video Double

Bauserman's fortitude pays off when the Bowhunting World team scores a Nebraska double even with the elements fighting them the whole way.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 2

If you have turkey questions, we have the answers.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Turkey Season: Day 1

Bowhunting World Editor Jace Bauserman kicks off his springtime hunt blog with an epic Nebraska bowhunt.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: The Final Day

Our weary and successful bowhunter's month-long quest comes to an end. In total, eight deer and one turkey were harvested and freezers were filled across three states.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: Day 21

Shortly after penning my November 29 blog from the stand yesterday evening, it happened. A tan, almost orangish hide painted with vibrant white dots and dashes appeared in the brush. I knew it was an axis, but the question remained: Buck or doe?