Compound Bow GOLD: Mathews, with its new Z7 bow, continues a tradition of innovation and excellence. SILVER: Hoyt and its fine Maxxis bow have won respect from this year’s voters. BRONZE: BowTech, PSE |
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Traditional Bow GOLD: Bear Kodiak and Grizzly bows are bowhunting classics, which put this perennial favorite traditional bowmaker on top. SILVER: Hoyt won raves for its Dorado and Gamemaster models. BRONZE: Martin, Black Widow |
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Aluminum Arrow GOLD: Readers continue to rate Easton XX75 and XX78 arrows as best of the bunch. |
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Carbon Arrow GOLD: Quivers full of Axis and other Easton carbon arrows are common. SILVER: Gold Tip created a winner with its XT Hunter. BRONZE: Carbon Express, Beman |
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Arrow Rest GOLD: Trophy Ridge’s Whisker Biscuit has earned its spot on many a setup. SILVER: QAD, Ripcord BRONZE: Trophy Taker |
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Feathers GOLD: Lots of readers will be sticking with Gateway Rayzr feathers this fall. SILVER: Trueflight |
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Vanes GOLD: Bohning Blazer vanes, especially the 2-inch model, are a bonafide hit. SILVER: Duravane/Norway Industries, New Archery Products |
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Fixed-Blade Broadhead GOLD: Many voters are dead-set on Muzzy, especially its 100-grain, 3-blade MX3 head. SILVER: The Montec from G5 has earned many fans out in the field. BRONZE: New Archery Products, Slick Trick |
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Mechanical Broadhead GOLD: There’s lots to love about Rage’s 2-blade head. SILVER: G-5 BRONZE: Grim Reaper, New Archery Products |
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Fixed Treestand GOLD: Gorilla and Lone Wolf finished neck and neck for the #1 position. SILVER: Summit, Big Game |
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Boots GOLD: Many readers again rely on LaCrosse to get them where they need to go. SILVER: Rocky’s great selection meets many hunters’ needs. BRONZE: Danner |
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Climbing Treestand GOLD: Summit’s Viper keeps the #1 spot. SILVER: Lone Wolf BRONZE: API |
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ATV GOLD: Readers are turning to the Rancher and other ATVs from Honda to round up their harvests. SILVER: Polaris, Yamaha |
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Ladder/Tripod Treestand GOLD: Helping Ameristep to its top spot was the ever-popular Skyscraper stand. SILVER: Big Game, Rivers Edge |
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Bowstring Materials GOLD: From “old standards” to cutting-edge fibers, the top choice was clear: BCY. |
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Backpack/Fanny Pack GOLD: If you have to take it along, readers say that Badlands has a pack that will help you get it there. SILVER: Cabela’s BRONZE: Fieldline |
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Camo Pattern GOLD: Realtree and Mossy Oak split the lion’s share of votes to put themselves at the pinnacle of concealment. |
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Bowstring GOLD: It’s a tie between Mathews’ Zebra and Winner’s Choice strings. |
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Moveable Bowsight GOLD: For aiming flexibility, voters aimed for HHA Sports. SILVER: TruGlo BRONZE: Montana Black Gold |
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Pendulum Bowsight GOLD: TruGlo SILVER: Savage BRONZE: Trophy Ridge, Keller |
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Peep GOLD: The popular Meta Peep kept G5 ahead in this category. SILVER: Jim Fletcher |
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Fixed Bowsight GOLD: Spot-Hogg is spot-on for zeroing in on that dream animal. SILVER: TruGlo, Montana Black Gold BRONZE: Trophy Ridge |
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Sight Pins GOLD: Readers swear by TruGlo pins to help them find the spot. SILVER: Cobra |
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Rangefinder GOLD: This year Nikon and its Archer’s Choice remains exactly that—our archers’ choice. SILVER: Bushnell BRONZE: Leupold |
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GPS GOLD: Garmin gets top billing for getting our voters into hunting territory and back out again. SILVER: Magellan |
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Decoy GOLD: When voters wanted to get an animal’s attention, most chose Montana Decoys to help them out. SILVER: Carry-Lite, Primos, Flambeau |
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Binos & Spotters GOLD: The reign of Nikon’s Monarch continues in 2011. SILVER: Bushnell BRONZE: Swarovski, Leupold |
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Bow Case GOLD: Plano SILVER: SKB |
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Knife GOLD: Buck sliced through the competition to make it to the top. SILVER: Gerber |
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Hunting Release Aid GOLD: Scott’s variety of release options helped put it in the #1 spot again. SILVER: Tru Ball BRONZE: Tru-Fire, Carter |
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Target Release Aid GOLD: Readers cited Scott for variety, performance, and reliability. SILVER: Tru Ball BRONZE: Carter |
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Stabilizer GOLD: First the S-Coil, now the X-Coil has stabilized LimbSaver’s place in the #1 spot. SILVER: Doinker BRONZE: Fuse |
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Deer Call GOLD: Primos roared back into first position thanks, in part, to its Buck Roar call. SILVER: Hunter’s Specialties BRONZE: Knight & Hale, Flextone |
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Blind GOLD: Primos/Double Bull wins it again. SILVER: Ameristep |
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Quiver GOLD: Kwikee Kwiver has become a “klassic” in this category. SILVER: Mathews BRONZE: Fuse |
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Turkey Call GOLD: Primos gobbled up the top honor with its wide variety of options. SILVER: Hunter’s Specialties BRONZE: MAD, Quaker Boy |
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Elk Call GOLD: Primos’ Hoochie Mama is, again, the elk call of choice. |
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Scent-Adsorbing Clothing GOLD: Scent-Lok SILVER: ScentBlocker (Dream Season) |
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3-D Target GOLD: McKenzie and Rinehart again lead the pack, herd, and flock with their many 3-D options. SILVER: Field Logic/GlenDel Buck BRONZE: Delta |
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Scent GOLD: Tink’s has been a reader favorite for over a decade. SILVER: Code Blue BRONZE: Hunter’s Specialties |
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Scent Eliminator GOLD: Hunter’s Specialties (Scent-A-Way line) SILVER: Wildlife Research (Scent Killer) BRONZE: Dead Down Wind |
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Conventional Target GOLD: The Block from Field Logic remains a reader favorite. SILVER: Rinehart BRONZE: Morrell |
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Bag Target GOLD: Many readers say that “Morrell Yellow Jacket” and “bag target” are almost synonymous. |
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Bowhunting World Article/Department GOLD: Tech Talk SILVER: Back Country BRONZE: New Gear |
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Bowhunting World Writer GOLD: Bob Robb and his keen observations on the entire bowhunting experience have won him many fans. SILVER: Chuck Adams BRONZE: Norb Mullaney |
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Bowhunting Video GOLD: Primos (The Truth) SILVER: Realtree (Monster Bucks), Drury Outdoors (Dream Season) |
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Bowhunting TV Show GOLD: Archer’s Choice with Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo regains top billing in this year’s poll. SILVER: Bone Collector BRONZE: Arrow Affliction, The Crush |
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New Product GOLD: Mathews Z7 Bow SILVER: Hoyt Maxxis Bow BRONZE: Hoyt Carbon Matrix Bow |
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