As this year comes to a close, it’s fun to take a look back at some of the top Bowhunting World stories of 2022. Some of these are articles you clicked on, liked and shared the most during the past 12 months. Others in the list are simply those deemed best by our editorial team. Did your favorite make the cut?

 

10. Whitetail Bowhunters: You Don’t HAVE to Shoot

Don’t make the mistake of thinking you must shoot just because a whitetail is within range. Many times it’s smart to pass and wait for a better opportunity.

 

9. Choosing a Deadly Arrow and Broadhead Combo

Being the business end of your bow setup, choosing a lethal arrow-and-broadhead combination is crucial.

 

8. Fascinating Video: Which Predator Sound Spooks Whitetails Most?

Which sound from the following predators is most alarming to feeding whitetails: dogs, coyotes, wolves, cougars or humans? An extensive study with trail cams in Georgia hoped to find the answer.

 

7. Locked Bucks Found Dead in Lake

When two bucks fight for dominance, the result can sometimes be deadly.

 

6. Whitetail Video: Big Buck Arrowed With 3-D Target Core Stuck in Antlers

Shane Simpson is bowhunting during Minnesota’s firearms season, and he kills a mature whitetail buck that recently attacked a 3-D deer target.

 

5. Video: Self-Filmed 200-class Iowa Whitetail

This world-class buck has an interesting story, and it involves two bowhunters who host different YouTube hunting shows.

 

4. Video: James Jean’s Insane — and New — Archery Trick Shots

Archery trick shot artist James Jean continues to push the envelope of what’s possible with his recurve.

 

3. Video: Recurve Shooter Tags 190-Class Iowa Whitetail

Late in the rut, Jacob Miner rattles in a 190-class Iowa whitetail and then makes a perfect shot with his recurve.

 

2. Crazy Video: Bowhunter Stalks Mule Deer Buck That’s Holed Up in a Barn

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this mule deer video proves there’s no limit to the strange encounters bowhunters can have in the field.

 

1. Argentina Adventure Video: Duck Hunting With a Bow!

When it comes to tough-to-hit targets with a bow, perhaps nothing compares to a fast-flying duck.