Bowhunting World

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Are You Stuck in a Deer Hunting Rut?

After a lifetime of pursuing whitetails across the country, the biggest problem the author has seen is deer hunters refusing to face up to reality and make changes.

December 17, 2019

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Bowhunting Open-Country Whitetails

Here are a few tools to help you overcome the intimidation of bowhunting whitetails in wide-open spaces.

December 16, 2019

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Move for More Whitetail Success

To home in on whitetail movement, remain flexible with your deer stand placement, and don’t be afraid to move at a moment’s notice.

December 13, 2019

World Record Non Typical Whitetail

Editors’ Picks: Top 10 Bowhunting World Stories of 2019

Do you have a favorite archery article from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Bowhunting World stories of 2019.

December 12, 2019

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9 Crossbow Hunting Tips for Rutting Whitetails

Improve your chances to add more venison to your freezer with these nine crossbow hunting tips.

December 11, 2019

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Winter Turkey Tactics: How to Arrow a Snowbird

Deer tags filled and can’t bear the 4-month wait for spring turkey season? Brave the cold for a December turkey — or three.

December 10, 2019

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Field Test: Thiessens V1 Whitetail Heavyweight Apparel

Cold-weather bowhunts from natural ground blinds and treestands demand warm, quiet clothing. Does Thiessens — a newcomer in outdoor apparel — deliver?

December 09, 2019

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Butt-on-the-Ground Bowhunting Trick

If you like to ambush whitetails from the ground, without the use of a blind, then use this tactic to draw your bow undetected.

December 06, 2019

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No Better Way to Die

Do you ever think about how you would like to spend your final minutes on Earth?

December 05, 2019

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Four New Bows from Xpedition Archery

Xpedition Archery has introduced four compounds with all-new features to its 2020 lineup.

December 04, 2019

All Day Sits

6 Tips for Enduring All-Day Hunts

Saddle up and capitalize on the rut’s midday movement.

December 03, 2019

Why do you bowhunt

Why Do You Bowhunt?

Why do you bowhunt? Is it for the love of the pursuit, or is it a competition?

December 02, 2019

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Bow Review: Hoyt Helix

Splitting the difference between smooth and shootable, the Hoyt Helix will hit the sweet spot for many shooters.

November 29, 2019

Maas 2018 Kansas buck

Kansas Whitetails: Targeting the ‘Boone Buck’

Kansas is home to monster whitetails, but the author’s third trip to the Sunflower State looked like it would end with another bowl of tag soup.

November 27, 2019

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Field Test: Spot Hogg The Hogg Father

Spot Hogg’s flagship bowsight The Hogg Father brings archery and bowhunting into focus day or night.

November 26, 2019

Collage Rinehart Midwest Buck target beauty

Rinehart Midwest Buck 3-D Target

The new Rinehart Midwest Buck 3-D target simulates a 155-pound whitetail with a large 5x5 rack.

November 25, 2019

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Decoying Bucks From the Ground

This private land bowhunter decided to leave the trees and try stalking bucks while hiding behind a doe decoy. It worked!

November 22, 2019

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Bino Sizes: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Smart bowhunters carry gear designed to get the job done, and when it comes to optics, going smaller is often the best choice.

November 21, 2019