Dave Maas Articles

Fact: When handled and prepared correctly, bear meat is delicious.

While the vast majority of bowhunters carry compounds or crossbows, a smaller number of hunters choose a different path with traditional archery gear.

This production — about an ancient carp — is so well done, it’s more of a film than simply a video. In your opinion, is it a bit over the top?

Tom Nelson punches his 50th black bear tag — and it’s a bruiser!

The saying “it’s better to be lucky than good” could be used to describe the longbow shot sequence on this big buck in Mississippi.

This fishing video is less than 30 seconds long, but it’s been viewed 13 million times in the last year. It’s worth your time!

The angler is rewarded with a big muskie, but the fish has the last laugh because it destroys an expensive fishing rod during the battle.

Did you know that a wolf will catch and eat fish when given the opportunity? This trail cam video proves it!

Northern pike are tremendous table fare, provided you know how to remove those pesky Y-bones.

When it comes to wild turkeys, an albino gobbler is the rarest of rare, yet this bowhunter has one strutting in his decoys.

We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, on Memorial Day and every day.

Considering a black bear hunt for the first time? Spring or fall? Here are six key differences to consider before booking an adventure.

You don’t need a fancy boat and thousands of dollars in high-tech electronics to catch fish, even muskies. And these young anglers from Wisconsin prove it.

Bowtech celebrates 25 years with July archery event; Olympic and Paralympic teams confirmed for Paris; Easton X10 Shooters sweep the podium at the 2024 Western Classic Trail Shoot; and Texas A&M wins 2024 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals.

Black bear hunts over bait can result in some crazy close-range encounters.

ChatterBaits and other vibrating jigs are tremendously effective bass lures, but you can catch even more fish by learning these five tips.

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

The young hunter in this 1-minute video finally gets his wild turkey, but you won’t believe how.

P.J. Reilly from Lancaster Archery Supply explains why the new-for-2024 Beiter Insert Nock is an excellent choice for your hunting and target arrows.

YouTube is filled with experts on every topic imaginable; we’ve found the knife sharpening whisperer.

Not sure whether shooting a wild turkey in the head or neck is right for you? Spoiler: The answer is positively “yes.”

You don’t need to spend an arm and leg on fluorocarbon fishing line. Instead, spool up with Berkley Trilene Big Game mono and get high performance for low cost.

Not exactly sure how to properly butcher a wild turkey? Need help removing the tail fan or spurs for mounting? Watch and learn.

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.

Throughout much of the country, a 2-pound crappie is considered a trophy, which makes this 4-pounder — caught from shore! — insanely impressive.

If you love bowhunting wild turkeys, this must-see video might become your all-time favorite.

For bowhunters, it’s much trickier to know where to aim on a wild turkey than it is on a deer. Here are four tips for making a deadly body shot.

The author seeks a clothing solution for October whitetails, when temperatures are 40-65 degrees. He finds it with KUIU’s new Encounter series.

The author field tests a Barnett Whitetail Hunter 400XTR during two deer seasons in Wisconsin, and along the way learns that this model overdelivers in almost every way.