New Women's Bowhunting Gear for 2021

With female bowhunting participation still on the rise, gear options for women are as well. Here are some of the best new products for lady bowhunters in 2021.

January 14, 2021 By Emily Kantner

Mathews Prima

Delivering speeds up to 321 fps at a 27.5-inch draw, the Prima boasts unmatched accuracy and performance in a women’s hunting bow. Mathews’ new Centerguard Cable containment system optimizes timing of the Crosscentric cams and creates additional vane clearance, while Nano740 reduces noise and vibration at the shot. Weighing in under 4 pounds at 30 inches axle-to-axle, the Prima is perfectly compact for female hunters with a 5.5-inch brace height and 80 percent letoff. The new rig is available in draw weights of 40, 50, and 60 pounds and draw lengths from 21.5-27.5 inches. Several patterns and colorways are available, including new-for-2021 First Lite Specter and Under Armour All-Season Forest.

MSRP: $1,099 | mathewsinc.com

Sitka Fanatic Base Layers

Featuring permanent Polygiene odor control technology, Sitka’s new women’s Fanatic base layer bottoms offer stealth and versatility for all-day hunts. Minimal low-profile flatlock seams and a low-profile waistband boast next-to-skin comfort without added bulk. The Heavyweight Bottom is constructed of an ultra-warm comfort stretch fleece, while the Lightweight Bottom and Boy Short feature a quick-dry, lightweight knit. All pieces are compatible with most aftermarket relief systems so you never have to leave the stand when nature calls.

MSRP: $99 (Heavyweight Bottom); $69 (Lightweight Bottom); $35 (Boy Short) | sitkagear.com

LaCrosse Lodestar

Designed for serious bowhunting in the backcountry, the new women’s Lodestar from LaCrosse features a GORE-TEX 100-percent waterproof, breathable lining and Vibram outsole with omni-directional lugs for the ultimate traction in any conditions or terrain. The new lightweight shank system and EVA midsole evenly distribute weight and absorb shock for all-day comfort in the field. Lodestar boots are also equipped with a HexGuard rubber toe for added durability and protection. Constructed of Nubuck leather with lightweight abrasion-resistant material, these boots are built to last.

MSRP: $230 | lacrossefootwear.com

Bowtech Eva Shockey Gen 2

Featuring Bowtech’s DeadLock cam technology, the Eva Shockey Gen 2 delivers an incredibly smooth draw and consistent accuracy. A low-profile Clutch grip comfortably reduces torque, and Orbit dampeners significantly reduce vibration. At 30 inches between the axles and just 3.9 pounds with a 7-inch brace height, the new and improved women’s bow packs a punch with speeds up to 323 fps. Now with three solid color or Mossy Oak Breakup Country finish options, the Eva Shockey Gen 2 is available in draw lengths of 23.5-28.5 inches and draw weights of 40, 50, or 60 pounds.

MSRP: $1,199 | bowtecharchery.com

DSG Bexley 2.0

Designed with spring gobbler and early-season whitetail hunts in mind, the new Bexley 2.0 Ripstop Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt and Hunting Pant Set is constructed of ultra-light, moisture-wicking fabric with a DWR treatment to keep you dry in light rain. The pullover shirt features a hood with soft elastic binding, comfort length sleeves with thumbholes, and a front pouch for keeping hands warm. The pants boast plenty of pockets for bowhunting essentials as well as adjustable inseams that convert from 29.5-33.5 inches for the perfect fit. The Bexley 2.0 Set sports Realtree Edge camo and is available in women’s sizes XXS- 5XL.

MSRP: $69.99 (Shirt); $79.99 (Pant) | dsgouterwear.com

For 2021, Nomad is updating its popular Harvester series with the all-new Harvester NXT Jacket and Pant. Both pieces are constructed of quiet high-pile fabric that’s wind-resistant for warmth throughout the mid-season and offer plenty of storage with a variety of pockets throughout. The Harvester NXT Jacket features a 3-piece adjustable hood, safety harness port, and gusseted underarm panels for ease of motion while climbing or drawing. An ever-adjust waistband and zippered leg openings on the Harvester NXT Pant allow for a custom fit and easy on and off while wearing boots. New Harvester NXT pieces are finished in Mossy Oak Droptine camo.

MSRP: $150 (Jacket); $150 (Pant) | nomadoutdoor.com

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

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APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Jim McGinn, VP of Marketing at Realtree, shows off the latest camouflage pattern from this industry giant. The new APX pattern is an all-purpose pattern that will help you blend into your surroundings whether you're in a treestand hunting whitetails, or bellycrawling your way into range of a mule deer out West. It took years to develop APX, a pattern that met the strict standards of Realtree Founder, Bill Jordan, and it will meet your standards as well.

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Ryan Busbice from Buck Commander introduces a brand-new technology they call Buk Ops. This is an optical viewing device that does not use infra-red or thermal technology. It maximizes available light to give the user an enhanced view of their surroundings. It's not a targeting device either, but a tool for scanning fields in low light, or even walking into your stand or blind without a flashlight. This is one-of-a-kind technology that holds many uses for all types of hunters.

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, talks to Easton Marketing Director, Gary Cornum, about the Sonic 6.0, a highly versatile arrow shaft that gives the bowhunter multiple options. Wells explains how he's able to convert his Sonic 6.0 arrows to different weights based on the species of big game he's hunting.

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gary Cornum, Marketing Director at Easton, explains to Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, the virtues of Easton's newly released Match Grade Pro Series Arrows. From front to back, Easton has built their latest technologies into these arrows, which are only available from Easton dealers. Everything from high-end inserts and vanes combine with a five-point straightness standard to make the Pro Series arrows the best a bowhunter can buy. It's no longer necessary to build-your-own to achieve the highest quality arrow you demand.

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

On the surface, it would seem almost impossible to keep improving the Double Bull ground blinds manufactured by Primos. But as Raised Hunting founder and television show host David Holder explained to OSG's Lynn Burkhead, this year's new Raised Hunting Double Bull blind raises the standard of ground blind excellence even higher, whether you're chasing elk, mule deer or pronghorn antelope out west in Montana or big record book whitetails living in the Midwestern whitetail paradise of Iowa.

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

For big game hunters on the move out West, or a whitetail hunter looking to spot and stalk into range with a rifle or crossbow, keeping the scope's crosshairs steady can be a challenge. But not anymore according to Primos Hunting's Jason Harris, who recently showed OSG's Lynn Burkhead all of the versatility of the new Primos Edge Tripod, a carbon-fiber, magnetic head support system that provides a quick, rock solid shooting platform when a pressure packed hunt's moment of truth arrives.

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Kevin Fry, Vice President at Quality Archery Design, lays out the improvements made to the newest Ultrarest Integrate MX arrow rest. The new MX2 is stronger, lighter, more compact, and includes a refined capture bar. The machined launcher is now fitted with a damper system to reduce noise and it can be color matched to your other accessories. The MX2 still features the “precision click micro adjust” to help you fine tune your setup.

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

No matter your budget or standard, QAD has an arrow rest for you. Kevin Fry, VP at QAD, goes through their line of arrow rests that range from the high-end $300 MX2 to their economy model that retails for just $75. Every model of arrow rest is made entirely in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Primos Game Calls is one of America's most iconic call makers, and according to Eric Hughes, that's the whole idea behind a brand new call lineup. In an ongoing introduction through a variety of game call styles, including deer calls, elk calls, predator calls, and of course, turkey calls. With that call-making DNA, Hughes spent some time telling OSG's Lynn Burkhead about the new Icon call line-up being unveiled by Will Primos and his Mississippi call making company and how it will take call making to the next level.

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Steven Fuller, Marketing Director at Dryshod boots, goes through their line, from hunting boots to chore boots to knock-around shoes, they have it all, and the focus is on ultralight construction. The hunting line of knee-high boots have neoprene that is treated to be extra waterproof, and the outsole material is noticeably lighter than most boots of this type, making them good for hiking and packing when weight is a concern.

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

T.R.U. Ball/Axcel has taken some of its most popular release aids and bow sights and created the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting Series, a collection of products optimized for the field where stealth and performance under pressure are keys to success.

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

Trophyline is following up on the success of its Venatic tree saddle with a new-for-2024 model featuring First Lite Specter camouflage, available this summer.