Whitetail Journal

Easton Archery 5mm MicroLite nocks were designed to meet the diverse needs of target shooters and bowhunters.

The 2024 Mathews Lift was one of the company's all-time best sellers. So how does the 2025 Lift X measure up?

Do you think this bowhunter did a decent paint job on his Mathews Phase4, or is it — in the words of an archery shop owner — “hot garbage?”

Firearms enthusiasts can get all of their cleaning gear for rifles, pistols and shotguns in one convenient kit with the Shooter’s Choice Universal Gun Cleaning Kit.

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.