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Darron McDougal Articles

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Get Hooked on Bowfishing

Bowfishing can be as simple or complex as you want to make it, and it can be a blast, no matter if you use beginner or expert gear.
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Bow Review: Bowtech Core SR

Bowtech’s new hard-hitting Core SR perfectly blends proven technologies with new advancements to deliver exactly what most bowhunters want in a hunting bow.
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Bow Review Video: Bowtech Core SR

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new Bowtech Core SR. In this video, he discusses many of the bow’s top features, including CenterMass and GripLock technologies, as well as the innovative DeadLock Cams and new TimeLock system.
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16 Top New Flagship Compound Bows

With so many great options to choose from, 2024 is a great year to be a bow buyer. Here are 16 models to check out at your local pro shop as you gear up for bowhunting season.
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Bowhunting Eastern Wild Turkeys in the Midwest

America’s heartland hosts a booming Eastern wild turkey population. This subspecies is as sharp as a tack, though, so follow these tips for an archery-close encounter.
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Creative Ways to Get a Western Big Game Tag

If you come up empty in the western big game draws but still want to bowhunt out West, here are some alternative ways to put a tag in your pocket.
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Bow Review Video: Mathews LIFT 29.5

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal explains the many new features on the 2024 Mathews LIFT 29.5, including the SwitchWeight X Cam, reengineered riser, top-mounted axle, MATCH bowstring and cable set, and Engage Grip with Shot Sense accessory. Check out his full review here!
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Bow Review Video: Bear Archery Persist

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal has never had an easier time sighting in a bow out to 50 yards. It took about 15 minutes with the new-for-2024 Bear Archery Persist. Check out his full review here!
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Bowhunting Whitetails in Subzero Weather

Some of the best whitetail movement transpires when the temperatures plummet. If you’ve never hunted in brutally cold weather, here’s a glimpse at what it’s like.
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Bow Review: Bear Archery Persist

The 90-year-old company’s latest flagship bow, the Bear Archery Persist, delivers the feature-driven performance that dedicated bowhunters demand.
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5 Keys to Great-Tasting Venison

Venison doesn’t have to be gamey. Here are five tips to ensure that your next whitetail provides outstanding table fare.
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Bow Review: Hoyt VTM 31

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.
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Bow Review Video: Hoyt VTM 31

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.