From BW magazine Articles

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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.

November 06, 2023

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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!

October 24, 2023

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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.

October 20, 2023

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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.

October 16, 2023

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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.

October 13, 2023

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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.

October 11, 2023

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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!

October 06, 2023

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Have a Plan for October Whitetail Success

Beating the dreaded “October lull” requires understanding the massive changes in the whitetail woods, then adjusting your strategy to stay one step ahead of your quarry.

September 29, 2023

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Big Game Bowhunting Out West: How Times Have Changed

The author remembers — and misses — what it was like bowhunting western public land in the late 1960s/early 1970s.

September 22, 2023

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How to Pull Off a Combo Bowhunt

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.

September 20, 2023

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Crossbow Review: Ravin R18

You’ve probably never seen something so remarkable in the crossbow world.

September 13, 2023

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Gear Roundup: Saddles and Climbing Sticks

Hunting from high places in full stealth mode just got a whole lot easier thanks to today’s top-notch saddles and climbing sticks.

September 12, 2023

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How to Handle Confrontations With Other Hunters

Our public hunting lands are more crowded than ever. Here’s how to avoid trouble if you run into competition in the field.

September 11, 2023

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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.

September 08, 2023

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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.

September 06, 2023

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4 Proven Public Land Plays for Whitetails

If you want to be in the driver’s seat this fall on public land, then check out these four out-of-the-ordinary whitetail strategies.

September 04, 2023

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Big Game Bowhunters: Is It Time to Pump the Brakes?

This fall, when faced with a less-than-ideal shooting opportunity on a big game animal, it’s time to remember: You don’t have to shoot.

September 01, 2023

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DIY Baiting for Black Bears

Baiting black bears is often misunderstood or maligned, but bowhunters with experience realize the challenges. With some basic info and a good strategy, anyone can do this.

August 30, 2023

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Bowhunting Public Land — It’s Not a Competition

Bowhunting is inherently challenging, but the degree of difficulty increases on public land.

August 25, 2023

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Second-Chance Archery Pronghorn

Not wanting to wait at public land water sources, the author jogs, walks and crawls his way within bow range of on-the-move pronghorns.

August 23, 2023

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Balanced Bowhunting

When setting up a compound for hunting, you need to understand how arrow speed and weight affect kinetic energy and momentum.

August 09, 2023

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Change Up Your Trail Camera Game Plan

Smart — and innovative — use of trail cameras can increase your odds of success in the field.

August 04, 2023

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Bowhunting Advice for Closing the Deal

Shooting tips for keeping it together during bowhunting’s moment of truth.

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Crossbow Tips: Gearing Up for a Killer Ground Game

The author relies on a handful of proven gear items to maximize his success while crossbow hunting from the ground.

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4-for-4 General Archery Elk

Success rates are notoriously low for general unit archery elk. Here’s how the author punched his tag on four recent DIY bowhunts.

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Life Hack: Archery Practice Routines for Busy People

Short on time? These archery practice routines will help you hone your shooting skills without a major time commitment.

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2023 Top Bowsights and Arrow Rests

Far more than accessories, bowsights and arrow rests are critically important to centerpunching bull’s-eyes or big game vitals.

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Whitetail Hunters: Are Fall Food Plots Your Best Best?

Fall food plots are planted in late-summer, and whitetails will begin targeting them a month or two later — during deer season!

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Archery Advice: How to End a Shooting Slump

The author reveals his simple yet effective system for working his way out of a shooting slump.

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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.