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Darron McDougal Articles

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My Top Gear Picks for Backcountry Elk Hunts

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

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.
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Bow Review Video: Athens Elevate

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.
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Top 3-D Shoots to Challenge Your Bowhunting Accuracy

Is your accuracy ready for fall? Attend one of these bowhunting-realistic 3-D shoots and find out.
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Bow Review: Prime REVEX 2

With stability built right in and a new cam system, Prime Archery’s latest launch — the Prime REVEX 2 — is a winner.
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Backup Bow: Should You Buy One?

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?
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Bow Review Video: Prime REVEX 2

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.
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Bow Review Video: Bowtech Carbon One

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

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

Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel raises the technology and performance bars.
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Hot New Flagship Compound Bows for 2023

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