If you can afford it, I would encourage you to buy the best release aid you can find. ... (READ IT)

In the last column, I talked about shooting flaws that produce arrow groups wider than they are tall. In this column, I'll explain causes for groups taller than they are wide. ... (READ IT)

Theoretically, when you shoot a group, no matter how big or small, it ought to be fairly circular, that is, about as high as it is wide. ... (READ IT)

For bowhunters, the only shot that really matters is the very first one. ... (READ IT)

Many big game animals will jump the string -- that is, react to the sound of your bow going off. ... (READ IT)

It is hard for anyone to keep their composure when a big buck is headed their way, but if you have a predetermined plan of action, you're going to do all right. ... (READ IT)

In the western mountains, bowhunters just don't get very many shots on flat terrain. Shooting at steep angles is tough, because you can't just range the animal and shoot. ... (READ IT)

One of the quickest ways most of us could improve accuracy would be to shorten the draw length of our bows. ... (READ IT)

Over and over you will hear me say that your bow will shoot every arrow perfectly -- if you'll only let it. ... (READ IT)

Over the years, I've taken about half my big game animals while shooting from my knees. ... (READ IT)

When you are shooting uphill or downhill, try to maintain T form from the waist up. ... (READ IT)

Deep breathing exercises have been used for thousands of years to aid in relaxation and meditation. We bowhunters can benefit from the same feeling of relaxation if we learn to control our breathing during the shot. ... (READ IT)

Follow-through is important in all sports. It is especially important in archery because everything that is crucial to a good shot happens in a millisecond. ... (READ IT)

“Punching the trigger” is the biggest shooting problem among bowhunters today. ... (READ IT)

Consistency is the key to accuracy ... (READ IT)