Bowhunting

The author field tests a Barnett Whitetail Hunter 400XTR during two deer seasons in Wisconsin, and along the way learns that this model overdelivers in almost every way.

Killing a wild turkey with archery gear isn’t easy. Here’s how to up your odds of success this spring.

What bowhunting lesson will you learn after watching this close-range encounter with a big buck in Alberta?

A father and son share an epic adventure for Yukon moose, and both are shooting traditional wooden longbows.

The whitetail rut is a magical time to be in the woods — especially in Iowa. And you won’t believe the size of this palmated buck, which walks directly under the bowhunter.

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers joins well-known bowhunter Cameron Hanes and learns how to shoot a bow.

If you want to improve as an archer, on bull’s-eyes or live animals, you have to control your mind through the shot process. Archery instructor Joel Turner can help you get there.

Planning a DIY adventure for Alaska moose is a tremendous undertaking, but these two bowhunters push the limits to a level that must be seen to be believed.

Bowhunters must decide whether to focus their eyes on the sight pin or target because the human eye can’t keep both sharp, one must go blurry. Is one method better?

Not sure how often or exactly how to wax your bowstring? T-Bone (of Bone Collector fame) demonstrates the correct method.

In the author’s opinion, the video by Jared Mills of mature whitetail bucks feeding — and fighting! — on January 9th in an unpicked soybean field — during a southern Iowa blizzard — is the best he’s ever seen. And yes, Jared finally arrows the biggest buck.

Pursuing Coues deer, the author learns five valuable lessons in the rugged Arizona backcountry.

When pursuing everything from whitetails to elk, the best spot for bowhunters to aim is the “vital V.”

Apply for a bison tag on one of several Indian reservations if you’re interested in a unique archery experience. The hunt is exciting and challenging, and the reward will be a lifetime of memories, plus hundreds of pounds of delicious wild game meat.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal explains the many new features on the 2024 Mathews LIFT 29.5, including the SwitchWeight X Cam, reengineered riser, top-mounted axle, MATCH bowstring and cable set, and Engage Grip with Shot Sense accessory. Check out his full review here!

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal has never had an easier time sighting in a bow out to 50 yards. It took about 15 minutes with the new-for-2024 Bear Archery Persist. Check out his full review here!

Lots of animals, high success rates, reasonable cost, and the best meat out there — what’s not to love?