Darron McDougal Articles

Venison doesn’t have to be gamey. Here are five tips to ensure that your next whitetail provides outstanding table fare.

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new smooth-shooting Hoyt VTM 31. Despite being a short hunting bow, it has tons of stability.

Putting a tag for a second species in your pocket on an out-of-state combo bowhunt is exciting, but consider the following points before supersizing your hunt.

Here are several tools you’ll want to consider before hiking miles from the nearest road for elk.

With a killer new cam system, one of the industry’s finest grips and a new sight mount, Athens Archery has launched an ideal bowhunting bow.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new-for-2023 Athens Elevate. He loved the bow’s draw cycle, and was also impressed with several other features.

Is your accuracy ready for fall? Attend one of these bowhunting-realistic 3-D shoots and find out.

With stability built right in and a new cam system, Prime Archery’s latest launch — the Prime REVEX 2 — is a winner.

You’re going on the hunt of a lifetime or entering November with one specific buck in mind. What will you do if your bow or one of its components goes down? Is it time for a backup bow?

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new-for-2023 Prime REVEX 2. Spoiler: With stability built right in and a new cam system, it’s a winner.

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal says Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel, the Carbon One, raises the technology and performance bars.

Itching to bowhunt gobblers with stunning, white-tipped fans? Here’s what you need to know when planning a trip for Merriam’s turkeys.

Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel raises the technology and performance bars.

If you’re in the market for a new compound bow in 2023, then one of these 14 flagships is calling your name.

The culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements make Mathews’ new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.

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.

When whitetail pursuits take a turn for the worse, thick skin and perseverance are adversity’s best medicines.

The 2023 Elite Omnia delivers the same shootability as past models, but with greater customization and extra velocity.

When a rutting buck chases a doe by your stand, you’ll have only seconds to take and make your shot. Will you nail it?

Hoyt’s 2022 flagship, the Ventum Pro 30, is tough, tactical and deadly.

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.

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

Bear Archery’s most popular compound for 2022 proves that you don’t need to go broke to get a deadly bow.

Is it time to outfit your compound or crossbow with a new set?

The PSE EVO XF 33, latest in PSE’s EVO family, is surgically accurate and a sensational sequel to the original X-Force.

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.

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

Don’t be fooled by the name. The new Mathews V3X, while similar to the V3, elevates the shooting experience to the next level.