bowhunting Articles

Hunting small cover for big bucks requires deer hunters to take a fresh look at their situation and use tactics outside of the whitetail norm. Here's how.

The Green Machine grunt call from Sawtooth Game Calls has an adjustable grunt tube, and with it deer hunters can make a variety of sounds to get the attention of cruising whitetail bucks.

Even small plots can become whitetail honey-holes with the right food plot, a box blind or two, and smart hunting strategies that reduce pressure on deer.

New for the 2021 model year, Mathews has introduced the TRX 34 and TRX 38 Gen 2 to complete its TRX line of target bows.

Approaching the whitetail rut with a solid game plan maximizes your chance for a close-range shooting opportunity.

The Hunter Safety System Heated Muff Pak is a battery-powered solution for keeping hands warm when hunting in cold conditions.

Online scouting is certainly important and helpful, but it doesn’t replace boots-on-the-ground scouting.

You don’t have to be in a treestand to fool a whitetail’s eyes. The key for on-the-ground deer hunting success is breaking up your silhouette.

Safari Club International has canceled its 2021 Hunters' Convention in Las Vegas due to myriad issues related to travel, restrictions on event size and more caused by COVID-19.

Whitetail bucks expand their ranges and daily movements as the rut approaches. Understand how, where and when bucks travel during the rut, and you just might put a tag on a bruiser this year.

Elite Archery offers archers expanded shootability with the introduction of its 2021 models.

Most bowhunters traveling west think of elk, muleys or pronghorns, but don’t forget about thrilling spot-and-stalk adventures for black bears.

The P&Y Club has announced the formation of a special panel to verify a potential velvet world record non-typical mule deer tagged by Justin Gordon.

Practice doesn’t necessarily mean perfect, and that certainly holds true for shooting your bow. That said, these five archery targets should provide all the arrow-stopping power you need for years to come.

Sharpening fixed-blade broadheads isn’t difficult, provided you have the right tool and a bit of guidance.

Extremely lightweight and reliable, the value-priced Hunter Safety System Shadow full-body harness keeps you safe without breaking the bank.

Not sure whether you should pee from your treestand? The author offers his insight.

Do you aim too far back on a broadside whitetail, or too low when aiming from a treestand? Find out before making a big mistake this fall.

The ThermaSeat Infusion’s three-layer design helps keep deer hunters warm and dry — enabling them to hunt longer.

Whitetail gear is great, but enough can, at times, be too much. Pare it down to essentials this season.

Whitetail bucks "disappear" during the transition period between summer feeding patterns to rut activity. It’s a tough time to bowhunt, unless you know where to look.

Stop your stink and help fool a whitetail’s nose with Code Blue Earth Scent Spray.

Having problems tagging an early season whitetail buck? These proven tactics can make the difference.

Boss Buck says that its Boss Sauce Acorn and Apple Liquid Mineral Attractants can pull deer in from long range and lasts for weeks.

Not all whitetail stands — ground blinds and treestands — are created equal. Now is the time to review past deer hunts to optimize the plan for your next sit.

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

Stay safe when hunting from an elevated platform by following a few simple precautions. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about treestand safety.

From hauling deer hunters and gear to building food plots, the John Deere Gator XUV835M has been updated for 2021 to make it easier to operate with improved control.

The author killed his first mountain sheep ram in 1986, the last in 2005. The adventures along the way were priceless.