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Editors’ Picks: Top 10 Bowhunting World Stories of 2023

Do you have a favorite article — or video — from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Bowhunting World stories of 2023.
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Hunting Late-Season Bucks

If the whitetail rut comes and goes, and you still have an unpunched tag, don’t put away your bow and sulk.
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Crossbow Review: Barnett Recruit XP

In the author’s opinion, the Barnett Recruit XP sets the bar for value crossbows.
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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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The Nightmare of a Whitetail Named Big Tobey

The author has had close calls with many memorable big game animals, but only one keeps him awake at night — a whitetail named Big Tobey.
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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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Deer Hunters: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

For the first time, the author's home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.
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6 Tips for Using a Deer Decoy

Never used a deer decoy? Here are six tips for luring a buck into shooting range. At times a decoy works so well that it feels like cheating!
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7 Ways to Beat the Heat During the Whitetail Rut

Global warming may be fact, it may be fiction — but it’s been really hot during the whitetail rut the past couple of seasons. Here’s how to beat it.
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23 Heavy-Hitting Deer Scents and Odor Control Products for 2023

A look at some of the premier products for luring whitetails and keeping their nose at bay.
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6 Proven Tips for Fooling a Whitetail’s Eyes

How to make your next treestand or ground blind disappear right before a whitetail’s eyes.
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Crossbow Review: Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.
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12 Tips to Choosing Your First Crossbow

Not sure which features are most important when shopping for your first crossbow? Class is in session!