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Dead On: Picking Your Fletching Pattern

Dead On: Picking Your Fletching Pattern

Dead On: Picking Your Fletching Pattern

Randy Ulmer discusses which fletching patterns to use and when.

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The biggest day of the new year for bowhunters is here. Here's your first look at the latest batch of hunting rigs.New Hunting Bows for 2021 ATA Show

New Hunting Bows for 2021

Tony J. Peterson - January 13, 2021

The biggest day of the new year for bowhunters is here. Here's your first look at the latest...

We all have a heart, but sometimes, from a biology standpoint, you need to put those feelings aside.Should You Shoot Does With Fawns? Whitetail

Should You Shoot Does With Fawns?

C.J. Winand

We all have a heart, but sometimes, from a biology standpoint, you need to put those feelings...

A climbing aider is a device that you use in conjunction with a stick that helps you gain more height per stick, but at the addition of very little weight to the stick setup.Best New Tree Stick Climbing Aiders Treestands & Blinds

Best New Tree Stick Climbing Aiders

Bowhunter Staff - January 04, 2021

A climbing aider is a device that you use in conjunction with a stick that helps you gain more...

As a bowhunter, you need complete faith in your physical ability to hike in to your hunting ground, stalk your prey, pull your bow stealthily and pack out your animal. That means it's essential to train for your hunt.10 Workout Routines Every Bowhunter Should Master How-To

10 Workout Routines Every Bowhunter Should Master

Adam Holt

As a bowhunter, you need complete faith in your physical ability to hike in to your hunting...

Sectional sticks are the most popular tree-climbing method among saddle enthusiasts because sticks are safe, effective, easy to use, and you only have to hang three or four of them to reach heights of 17-22 feet if you add a lightweight climbing aider.Best New Tree Climbing Sticks Rated Treestands & Blinds

Best New Tree Climbing Sticks Rated

Bowhunter Staff - January 01, 2021

Sectional sticks are the most popular tree-climbing method among saddle enthusiasts because...

Understanding environmental factors will tell you where to put the pin when the moment of truth arrives.Learning the Body Language of Animals How-To

Learning the Body Language of Animals

Jace Bauserman

Understanding environmental factors will tell you where to put the pin when the moment of...

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New for 2021: Mathews V3 27 & 31 Bows

New for 2021: Mathews V3 27 & 31 Bows

After a fall of testing new 2021 Mathews products on the road as he filmed new episodes for Bowhunter Magazine's television program, editor Curt Wells had an exciting visit with Mark Hayes, Mathews design engineer, as the pair looked at the new V3 27 and V3 31 bows.

New for 2021: Bear Redemption EKO, Legit RTH Compound Bows

New for 2021: Bear Redemption EKO, Legit RTH Compound Bows

Bear Archery's newest bows - Redemption EKO and Legit RTH - are light, adjustable and fast.

Early Season Kentucky Whitetail Bowhunt

Early Season Kentucky Whitetail Bowhunt

Christian Berg begins the scouting process in Kentucky on his first whitetail hunt of the season.

Better Bow Practice: Pick a Spot When Aiming

Better Bow Practice: Pick a Spot When Aiming

On this edition of "Dead On," Hall-of-Fame bowhunter Randy Ulmer shares advice on picking a spot to aim at when practicing with your bow.

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Sometimes, it's a mistake to give deer too much credit for thinking.Can Whitetails Reason? Whitetail

Can Whitetails Reason?

Gene Wensel

Sometimes, it's a mistake to give deer too much credit for thinking.

New tree saddles, platforms, sticks and more provide greater efficiency and enjoyment when tree saddle hunting.Tree Saddle Hunting Gear Round-Up - Best of the Best Treestands & Blinds

Tree Saddle Hunting Gear Round-Up - Best of the Best

Mike Carney - November 23, 2020

New tree saddles, platforms, sticks and more provide greater efficiency and enjoyment when...

2021 Sights: Aim small, miss small with these new, game-changing accessories.New Bow Sights for 2021 ATA Show

New Bow Sights for 2021

Tony J. Peterson - January 06, 2021

2021 Sights: Aim small, miss small with these new, game-changing accessories.

The biggest day of the new year for bowhunters is here. Here's your first look at the latest batch of hunting rigs.New Hunting Bows for 2021 ATA Show

New Hunting Bows for 2021

Tony J. Peterson - January 13, 2021

The biggest day of the new year for bowhunters is here. Here's your first look at the latest...

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If you desire peak performance from your hunting bow, learn these skills.Bow-Tuning Techniques for Peak Performance Bows

Bow-Tuning Techniques for Peak Performance

Joe Bell

If you desire peak performance from your hunting bow, learn these skills.

A micro project could enhance the action. Small Prescribed Burns for Your Treestand Locations How-To

Small Prescribed Burns for Your Treestand Locations

C.J. Winand

A micro project could enhance the action.

Minimizing pin movement while aiming is critical to success, whether you're punching paper or the vitals on a big buck.The Best Stabilizer Setups for Bowhunting Bow Accessories

The Best Stabilizer Setups for Bowhunting

Joe Bell

Minimizing pin movement while aiming is critical to success, whether you're punching paper or...

Don't let the wind ruin your next shot. Follow these steps for improved shooting performance. Bowhunting Accuracy in High Winds How-To

Bowhunting Accuracy in High Winds

Joe Bell

Don't let the wind ruin your next shot. Follow these steps for improved shooting performance.

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