Tactics

Deer Decoys in Action: The Double Setup

October 19, 2011 • 8 comments

If one deer decoy is effective, are two deer decoys twice as good? The date was Wednesday, November 10. I…»

In Bowhunter, Gear, Tactics, Whitetail • Tagged decoy, Deer, deer decoys, deer hunting, whitetail

VIDEO: Shooting Your Bow in the Wind

September 6, 2011 • 2 comments

Randy Ulmer offers advice on aiming and shooting your bow in the wind at various speeds.

In Bowhunter TV, Tactics • Tagged Dead On, Randy Ulmer, Wind

Why You Should Number Your Hunting Arrows

August 22, 2011 • 15 comments

Every hunting arrow in your quiver has its own personality, and it’s going to go exactly where it wants to…»

In Tactics • Tagged Arrows

Clothing For Bowhunters: 4 Things You Should Consider

August 8, 2011 • 2 comments

Over the years I’ve had the fine and pleasant misery of hunting from Alaska to Africa and many places in…»

In Gear, Tactics • Tagged Camo, Clothing, Fieldwear

Drawing Methods for Bowhunters

July 26, 2011 • 6 comments

One of the greatest challenges in bowhunting is drawing your bow without getting busted. Mike Carney and Curt Wells examine…»

In Bowhunter TV, Tactics, Video • Tagged Bowhunter TV, Drawing, Tech Talk

Trail Cameras have saved hunters countless hours in pursuit of quality bucks. Now armed with Buckscore, hunters can fine-tune their management goals with amazing accuracy. The two images below are examples of how antler measurements can be taken from a photo using this new technology.

How to Score Bucks Using Trail Cameras

July 20, 2011 • No comments

Accurately score and age a whitetail from just a trail camera photo. When I first met Jeremy Flinn, I…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bucks, Trail Cameras

Tips for Tuning Your Traditional Arrow

July 15, 2011 • 6 comments

I have had only one opportunity in my life at an animal I would say was truly world class. It…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Arrows, Fred Eichler, Traditional Archery

If you hope to be successful when bowhunting in rugged country, you’ll need a quality bowsight and you must practice shooting up and downhill, even at steep angles.

Shooting Practice Tips For Backcounty Bowhunters

July 15, 2011 • 2 comments

The key to my mountain shooting success can be summed up in one word — practice. I know, not real…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Backcountry, Shooting Tips

How to Use a Hand-Held Release Aid While Bowhunting

July 14, 2011 • No comments

Plays videos on our IMO Mags website If you want to improve your accuracy, you might want to consider using…»

In Tactics, Video • Tagged Release Aid

This is the heavy-horned buck I eventually shot in 2010 as he circled the waterhole. (The hunt mentioned at the start and end of the article.)

Six Steps for Bowhunting Pronghorn Over Water

July 14, 2011 • 3 comments

The temperature was a sultry 95 degrees and I was beat. In the last five hours, the only visible signs…»

In Big Game, Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Badlands, Bohning, Cabela's, Danner, Fuse, Gold Tip, Hoyt, Leupold, Pronghorn, Ripcord, Sims, Sonoran, Swhacker, Winner's Choice

Bow Fitness: Creating a Home Gym

July 12, 2011 • 2 comments

Staying phsyically fit is important to success in the field. While not everyone can afford a fancy health club membership,…»

In Bowhunter TV, Tactics, Video • Tagged Bow Fitness, Bowhutner TV

Must Have Gear For A Bowhunting Stalk

July 12, 2011 • 2 comments

The last 100 yards is usually make or break time for bowhunters. Deciding on what gear to carry along is…»

In Bowhunter, Bowhunter TV, Tactics, Video • Tagged Bowhunter TV, Gear, Stalking, Tech Talk

A Bowhunter’s Guide to Blood-Tracking Deer

July 8, 2011 • 7 comments

The two key factors to recovering every arrow-shot deer are patience and practiced blood-trailing skills. Generally speaking, the more patient…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics, Whitetail • Tagged Blood tracking, whitetails

Mississippi Monster! Bow Fishermen Reel In 234-Pound Alligator Gar

June 28, 2011 • 5 comments

How do you know something is big? When it takes two arrows to get a job done that normally only…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Alligator Gar, Bowfishing

Three Tactics For Bowhunting Pronghorns

June 24, 2011 • 1 comment

One September morning some years back, I rolled out of my sleeping bag, gathered my gear, and under the cover…»

In Big Game, Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Antelope, How-To, Pronghorns

Top Exercises That’ll Strengthen Your Back and Shoulders For Bowhunting

June 14, 2011 • 4 comments

By Dan Staton, MS, PES On a hunt last year for Bowhunter TV, I had a bull elk in my…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bow Trainer, Exercise, Fitness, Prone T's

Making The First Shot Count

June 8, 2011 • 3 comments

Randy Ulmer gives tips on how make the first shot perfect as with bowhunting, that’s all the chance you’ll get.

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bowhunting, Randy Ulmer

Here I am demonstrating correct form with back tension. Even with a bulky shirt on you can tell my back muscles, specifically the rhomboids, are doing all the work as I maintain a stable full-draw position.

Stabilize That Shot: Back Tension 411 For Bowhunters

June 7, 2011 • 2 comments

by Randy Ulmer For any archer to shoot well, consistently, a few fundamentals must be followed and a very important…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Back Tension, How-To, Randy Ulmer

What’s Best for Defeating String Jumping: Increased Arrow Speed or Bow Noise Reduction?

June 7, 2011 • 1 comment

Mike Carney and Curt Wells discuss whether or not increasing your arrow speed will help you connect on more shots…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Arrow Speed, Bow Noise Reduction, Bowhunting, Curt Wells, Mike Carney, String Jumping

How To Tune A Traditional Bow

May 31, 2011 • 2 comments

“How to tun a traditional bow” sounds funny. At least it did to me when I first started shooting recurves…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged How-To, Traditional Bows

Building Endurance for Bowhunters

May 27, 2011 • No comments

Bowhunting athletes Cam Hanes and Dan Staton will share their Bow Fitness tips on “Endurance.”

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bow Fitness, Bowhunting Endurance, Cam Hanes, Dan Staton

Mental Toughness For Bowhunters

May 26, 2011 • 4 comments

By Dan Staton, MS, PES Guides who take clients on tough hunts for animals like bighorn sheep and mountain goats…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Fitness

Pork Chops! Bowhunting Georgia Hogs

May 25, 2011 • 4 comments

In deep Georgia timber, Curt Wells puts the stalk on some boss hogs.

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bowhunting, Hogs, Pigs

To guarantee a good performance during the season, practice in full hunting gear in realistic hunting scenarios. My mom's garden simulates a cornfield setup very nicely!

6 Tips For Staying Cool Under Pressure

May 25, 2011 • 3 comments

“I choked,” A disheartened elk hunter told me at my family’s archery pro shop. “A nice bull came in to…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Tactics

Bowfishing Carp Adventure

May 24, 2011 • No comments

When I decided years ago that the conventional autumn hunting season just wasn’t long enough for me, I promised myself…»

In Bowhunter, Tactics • Tagged Bowfishing, Carp

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