Bowhunting World

The 2024 Mathews Lift was one of the company's all-time best sellers. So how does the 2025 Lift X measure up?

Never hunted black bears? In the author’s opinion, Manitoba is tough to beat, but be prepared for nasty mosquitoes, too.

Shooting two gobbers with a compound or crossbow in one sit is a big accomplishment; doing it with a recurve and with two shots only 17 seconds apart is crazy-rare.

Do you think this bowhunter did a decent paint job on his Mathews Phase4, or is it — in the words of an archery shop owner — “hot garbage?”

A Yukon moose hunt is on the bucket list for many big game hunters, and in this video a father and son share the adventure, one with a bow and one with a rifle.

When gobblers won’t respond to your calling and strut into bow range, it’s time for plan B — or C, D or E!

Once again it’s time to reveal our Readers’ Choice Awards winners. As we’ve done for decades, we asked readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted on the following pages were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 54 categories.

Thanks to a land manager’s quick thinking and sharp saw, a trophy Texas buck escapes a certain and slow death by coyotes.

If you’ve had spotty success with decoying gobblers into archery range, give these details a shot.

Spring is the perfect time to walk your property, including sanctuaries, to learn all you can about the local whitetails.

The new Nytrx bowsight from HHA Sports offers tremendous customization and efficiency.

The Woodsman Strap Turkey Vest from Mossy Oak is a tribute to the timeless tradition of turkey hunting.

Proof that more hunters should consider Canada when planning a wild turkey adventure.

New optics from two apex leaders in crossbow accuracy — the Ravin/Garmin integrated Xero X1i crossbow scope.

What happens when you dry-fire a $1,500 Mathews compound bow — twice? Check out the insane slow-motion video!

When deciding how and where to display antlers, especially European mounts and sheds, consider placing them below eye level for best viewing.

Victory Archery HLR hunting arrows were designed for bowhunters who demand speed and power without sacrificing durability.