Bowhunting

Have you ever wondered why some bowhunters prefer broadheads with serrated blades? The answer might surprise you.

Sometimes we learn more from our failures than our successes. Here is one of the author's most memorable whitetail lessons learned.

If you primarily hunt whitetails from a treestand with a crossbow, then you should consider adding ground ambushes to your game plan.

A detailed look at the easy-to-assemble, lightweight, highly accurate and streamlined CenterPoint CP400 crossbow.

You’ve heard the archery advice, “Aim small, miss small.” If that works for you, great. For many bowhunters, however, there’s a better system.

The new Ravin Steel mechanical broadhead is specifically designed for today’s uber-powerful crossbows.

The pleasant to shoot Mathews VXR 31.5 is flat shooting, packed with kinetic energy and has all of the advantages of a speed bow.

Not all elk live far from roads. This season, don’t make the mistake of driving right past potential honey-holes.

Elk don’t always inhabit easy-to-get-to public land locales, and getting to these wilderness areas sometimes leaves a few — honorably worn — battle scars.

Excalibur’s new Assassin 400TD micro crossbow — featuring advanced take-down technology — pushes arrows downrange at speeds up to 400 fps.

When it comes to early season whitetails in farm country, think shelterbelts for success.

For best hunting results, fine-tune your crossbow before going afield.

Here are 19 bow accessories to consider bolting onto your compound this season.

Bowhunting muskox in temperatures of minus-27 degrees Fahrenheit presents a host of unique challenges.

Nothing beats tagging a whitetail buck on the season opener. Here are four tips to help you accomplish it.

It’s almost whitetail opener and time to climb into a treestand or sneak into a ground blind for your chance at archery success.

A bowhunter’s account of the trials and tribulations of pursuing Tule elk bulls in the extremes that California has to offer.

Physical preparation comes before the hunt begins, but mental challenges occur and must be dealt with during the hunt.

Protect your hunting arrows during storage and transport with this simple and inexpensive DIY arrow tube.

Some hunters wait until late season to try and fill antlerless deer tags. The author thinks this is a mistake.

Do you set your bowsight pins in 10-yards increments such as 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards? If so, the author has a suggestion on why you might want to change.

The author relies heavily on deer decoying during the whitetail rut. Here’s his killer system.

The Hoyt Carbon RX4 Alpha is tough, reliable, accurate and forgiving, and it’s an excellent fit for hunters who prefer a compact and lightweight compound.

The author learns firsthand that the QAD UltraRest Integrate MX ensures busted nocks, shredded vanes and incredible reliability.

The Elite Kure should please any Elite fan and will doubtlessly earn some converts to the cause thanks in part to its user-friendly tuning.

Do you have what it takes to fix minor archery equipment issues in the field? The right tools and know-how could save your next bowhunting adventure.

Beginning archers are often confused which way to move their bowsight pins to bring arrows to the bull’s-eye. Here’s a simple guide.

When the temperature rises and pronghorns are thirsty, there’s no better place to arrow a mature buck than near a waterhole.

From shooting positions you can’t even imagine, James Jean smashes everything from flying clay targets to aspirins with his traditional bow.