whitetail deer Articles

Once again it’s time to reveal our Readers’ Choice Awards winners. As we’ve done for decades, we asked readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted on the following pages were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 54 categories.

Thanks to a land manager’s quick thinking and sharp saw, a trophy Texas buck escapes a certain and slow death by coyotes.

Spring is the perfect time to walk your property, including sanctuaries, to learn all you can about the local whitetails.

The new Nytrx bowsight from HHA Sports offers tremendous customization and efficiency.

New optics from two apex leaders in crossbow accuracy — the Ravin/Garmin integrated Xero X1i crossbow scope.

What happens when you dry-fire a $1,500 Mathews compound bow — twice? Check out the insane slow-motion video!

When deciding how and where to display antlers, especially European mounts and sheds, consider placing them below eye level for best viewing.

Victory Archery HLR hunting arrows were designed for bowhunters who demand speed and power without sacrificing durability.

Hunting a 160-acre South Dakota river-bottom, the author and his oldest son kill magnum whitetail bucks on back-to-back days.

Clover is an excellent choice for whitetail food plots across the country, but they can be made even better by adding chicory.

Success can be elusive, especially when the prize is a trophy Kansas whitetail buck.

The Trek 2V Pro bowsight from Custom Bow Equipment (CBE) offers versatility and flexibility in a premium hunting sight.

Grilling is hard to beat, but you can cook an amazing venison backstrap in your oven. Here’s how.

The ultra-portable and lightweight Crazy Creek HEX 2.0 Original Chair is put to the test during the 2024 whitetail season.

Building upon the success of its TRX 515 and TX 440, TenPoint Crossbows recently introduced the compact TRX 26 crossbow.

Winter is the perfect time to hike a whitetail property to discover future ambush locations — including crazy-good funnels like the one shown here.

The Millennium M-35 Steel Hang-On Treestand is a robust and innovative addition to its extensive lineup.

Levi Morgan demonstrates a simple DIY solution for quieting down the bow shelf and other areas around the arrow rest.

Designed for high performance from short-barrel suppressed rifles, Federal’s recently launched 7mm Backcountry Ammunition focuses on heavy-for-caliber bullets.

The Rise Pack from Badlands was designed for deer hunters who ambush whitetails from treestands. Did it pass the author’s test?

When it comes to judging 3-D target distance and then executing the shot in competition, no archer on the planet has been as successful as Levi Morgan. And he started the 2025 season with another victory.

If you’re ready to upgrade your crossbow, or buy one for the first time, then check out these nine top-shelf models.

Chestnut Hill Outdoors introduces a diverse selection of fruiting plants.

The author carried the Steiner Predator 10x42 binocular during the 2024 deer season, and also put it to the test later while watching wildlife in much more challenging lighting conditions.

The recently released Muddy Trifecta 180 cellular trail camera captures panoramic 180-degree photos and videos.

The Pro G3 bino harness from KUIU was redesigned for improved functionality.

The author used two new Spypoint cell cams during the 2024 South Dakota deer season, and also placed four of his older Spypoints (2022 and 2023 cell models) back in the woods for an extended field test.

When it comes to deer hunting advice, what is the best tip you’ve ever received? Here, Bill Winke remembers his No. 1.

The author recently picked up a European mount from the taxidermist and was surprised to discover that his whitetail skull features a fang!