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Bow Review: Mathews Phase4 29

The culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements make Mathews’ new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.
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Bow Review Video: Mathews Phase4 29

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal says the Mathews Phase4 29 is the culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements, making the company’s new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.
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Barnett Vortex Youth Compound Bow

The Barnett Vortex compound youth bow is designed for growing teenage hunters.
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2023 Elite Era Carbon Bow

The new carbon Elite Era delivers innovative performance and a premium finish with the fit and feel of Elite Archery’s signature shootability.
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Bow Review: Elite Omnia

The 2023 Elite Omnia delivers the same shootability as past models, but with greater customization and extra velocity.
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2023 Flagships: Hoyt VTM 31 and VTM 34

The 2023 Hoyt VTM 31 and VTM 34 usher in the next generation of Hoyt flagship aluminum bows.
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2023 Flagship: Mathews Phase4

The Mathews Phase4 is engineered with new Resistance Phase Damping Technology to drastically reduce vibration, and it’s built compatible with a completely redesigned line of Bridge-Lock Stabilizers.
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2023 Flagship: Bowtech Carbon One

Bowtech Archery introduces its most advanced carbon bow — the 30-inch, 4.5-pound Carbon One.
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Bow Review: Hoyt Ventum Pro 30

Hoyt’s 2022 flagship, the Ventum Pro 30, is tough, tactical and deadly.
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Bow Review Video: 2023 Elite Omnia

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal learned that holding the new 32-inch Elite Omnia at full draw, acquiring the target, aiming and executing a high-quality shot was practically effortless. It has target-bow stability with hunting maneuverability.
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New Flagship Announced by The Outdoor Group: 2023 Elite Omnia

The new-for-2023 Elite Omnia features tremendous customization in limb pivot angle, draw length and let-off — all without a bow press. It aims like a target bow and is compact, fast, whisper quiet and accurate.
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Bowhunting Tips: 4 Reasons Why Your Arrow Isn’t Hitting the Bull’s-Eye

Lack of consistency with bowhunting gear can be traced back to one (or more) of four reasons. The author explains each one in detail, and also provides paths to recovery.
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Bow Review: Bear Alaskan

Bear Archery’s most popular compound for 2022 proves that you don’t need to go broke to get a deadly bow.
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Revealed: New-for-2023 The Hunting Public/Bear Adapt Compound

Working with the team from The Hunting Public, Bear Archery recently announced its 2023 Bear Adapt solo-cam compound.
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Is It Time for a New Compound Bow?

The author reviews three scenarios to help you decide if it’s time to upgrade to a new compound bow.
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When to Replace Bowstrings and Cables

Is it time to outfit your compound or crossbow with a new set?
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The 2022 World Games — and Top-Level Archery Competitors — Heading Soon to Alabama

The World Games are heading to Birmingham, Alabama, in early July 2022, and it’s an opportunity to expand interest in competitive archery, especially with compound bows, on a global scale. Plan now to attend!
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4 Bow Tuning Methods Every Hunter Should Know

Accuracy and consistency on targets and animals begins with a properly tuned compound bow. Here’s how to do it yourself with minimal equipment.
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Bow Review: Elite EnVision

The Elite EnVision has a high “shootability” rating because there are so many ways to make this bow fit like a glove. And at the shot, there’s virtually no recoil.
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2022 Compound Bow Hit List

If you’re looking for a new compound before the fall 2022 bowhunting season, test some or all of these 10 top models at your local archery retailer.
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Bow Review: Prime Inline 3

The new flagship Prime Inline 3 epitomizes what hardcore bowhunters expect when they drop more than $1,000 on a hunting bow.
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Bow Review: Mathews V3X 29

Don’t be fooled by the name. The new Mathews V3X, while similar to the V3, elevates the shooting experience to the next level.
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Limited-Edition Bow Cases for Mathews V3X Bows

Elevation and October Mountain Products recently announced new limited-edition bow cases for Mathews V3X flagship compounds.
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Athens Archery Announces New Vista 31 and Revised Peak 38 Compounds

Athens Archery, a compound bow manufacturer headquartered in Henrietta, New York, recently announced the addition of the Vista 31 to its lineup, as well as changes to its Peak 38.
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Bowtech Sets the Stage for 2022 — Leave No Archer Behind

Bowtech announces four new bows for 2022, designed to fill every archery hunting and shooting need.
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Hoyt Archery Reveals 2022 Flagship Bows

Hoyt Archery recently announced two flagship compounds for 2022, the REDWRX Carbon RX-7, as well as its premier aluminum bow, the Ventum Pro.
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Elite Archery Announces 2022 EnVision

The 2022 Elite Archery EnVision integrates a target inspired design into a compact, and stealthy hunting rig.
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Mathews 2022 Flagship Bows: V3X 29 and V3X 33

Mathews has announced its 2022 flagship bows — the V3X 29 and V3X 33 — which are part of a complete hunting system including a new sight, quiver and emergency bow kit.
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Elite Archery Reveals 2022 Terrain and Basin Bows

Elite Archery recently introduced two new, value-packed bows — the Terrain and Basin — that offer tremendous adjustability and performance.