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2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Results

Once again it’s time to reveal our Readers’ Choice Awards winners. As we’ve done for decades, we asked readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted on the following pages were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 54 categories.

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Whitetail Video: Locked Trophy Bucks Tangled in Fence

Thanks to a land manager’s quick thinking and sharp saw, a trophy Texas buck escapes a certain and slow death by coyotes.

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Advanced Turkey Decoying Tips

If you’ve had spotty success with decoying gobblers into archery range, give these details a shot.

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Early Spring Scouting for Whitetails

Spring is the perfect time to walk your property, including sanctuaries, to learn all you can about the local whitetails.

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HHA Sports Nytrx Bowsight

The new Nytrx bowsight from HHA Sports offers tremendous customization and efficiency.

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Mossy Oak Woodsman Strap Turkey Vest

The Woodsman Strap Turkey Vest from Mossy Oak is a tribute to the timeless tradition of turkey hunting.

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Father/Son Video: Ontario Gobbler Arrowed at 12 Yards

Proof that more hunters should consider Canada when planning a wild turkey adventure.

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Ravin Integrated Xero X1i Crossbow Scope

New optics from two apex leaders in crossbow accuracy — the Ravin/Garmin integrated Xero X1i crossbow scope.

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Video: Dry-Firing a New Mathews Lift X Bow — On Purpose!

What happens when you dry-fire a $1,500 Mathews compound bow — twice? Check out the insane slow-motion video!

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Antler Display Tip: Lower Is Better

When deciding how and where to display antlers, especially European mounts and sheds, consider placing them below eye level for best viewing.

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Victory Archery HLR Hunting Arrows

Victory Archery HLR hunting arrows were designed for bowhunters who demand speed and power without sacrificing durability.

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Father/Son SoDak Double

Hunting a 160-acre South Dakota river-bottom, the author and his oldest son kill magnum whitetail bucks on back-to-back days.

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Video: Roosted Gobbler Pitches Into the Decoys

In the author’s experience, the behavior shown by this big gobbler is rare. Have you ever witnessed it?

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Food Plot Video: Why Plant Chicory With Your Clover

Clover is an excellent choice for whitetail food plots across the country, but they can be made even better by adding chicory.