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Tech Talk: Choosing Binoculars

Tech Talk: Choosing Binoculars

Mike Carney and Equipment Editor Tony Peterson share tips on some can't-miss optics.

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Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells had an exciting visit with Mark Hayes, design engineer for Mathews, as the pair looked at the new V3 27 and V3 31 bows.New for 2021: Mathews V3 27 & 31 Bows ATA Show

New for 2021: Mathews V3 27 & 31 Bows

Bowhunter Staff - January 20, 2021

Bowhunter Editor Curt Wells had an exciting visit with Mark Hayes, design engineer for...

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...

Most of these saddle options are offered in kit form with lineman and tree tether ropes plus carabiners, some with MOLLE-attached storage pouches for ropes, aider, drink and accessories.Best New Saddles for Tree Saddle Hunting Treestands & Blinds

Best New Saddles for Tree Saddle Hunting

Bowhunter Staff - January 02, 2021

Most of these saddle options are offered in kit form with lineman and tree tether ropes plus...

A simple, classic steak and French fries duo gets a wild makeover with this Elk Venison Steak-Frites Recipe.Elk Venison Steak-Frites Recipe Recipes

Elk Venison Steak-Frites Recipe

Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

A simple, classic steak and French fries duo gets a wild makeover with this Elk Venison...

New for 2021, here's a look at the new Rage Trypan NC, Nockturnal Shift Nock, Carbon Express Maxima RED Contour and D-Stroyer PileDRIVER arrows.New for 2021: Rage Broadhead, Nockturnal Nock, Carbon Express Arrows ATA Show

New for 2021: Rage Broadhead, Nockturnal Nock, Carbon Express Arrows

Curt Wells - January 19, 2021

New for 2021, here's a look at the new Rage Trypan NC, Nockturnal Shift Nock, Carbon Express...

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.

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Tree Saddle Hunting: Best New Climbing Aider Options

Tree Saddle Hunting: Best New Climbing Aider Options

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. An aider can provide one or two more steps per each stick section, thereby greatly increasing height potential when needed and allowing you to carry fewer total sticks to gain a specific height.

Texas Hog and Whitetail Hunt

Texas Hog and Whitetail Hunt

Bowhunter TV Editor Derek Mleynek sets up for some hog and whitetail hunting at Canyon Ranch in Texas.

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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Seeing is believing with this year's crop of exciting new optics.New Optics for 2021 ATA Show

New Optics for 2021

Taylor Pardue - January 12, 2021

Seeing is believing with this year's crop of exciting new optics.

Whether you prefer hunting from a tree or on the ground, there is something new for you this year.New Treestands, Ground Blinds & Tree Saddles for 2021 ATA Show

New Treestands, Ground Blinds & Tree Saddles for 2021

Jace Bauserman - January 11, 2021

Whether you prefer hunting from a tree or on the ground, there is something new for you this...

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.New Women's Bowhunting Gear for 2021 ATA Show

New Women's Bowhunting Gear for 2021

Emily Kantner - January 14, 2021

With female bowhunting participation still on the rise, gear options for women are as well....

Scouting is critical to consistent success and these trail cameras put you on the right path to big-game success.New Trail Cameras for 2021 ATA Show

New Trail Cameras for 2021

Brian K. Strickland - January 08, 2021

Scouting is critical to consistent success and these trail cameras put you on the right path...

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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...

With these tips, you'll improve your accuracy and fill more tags.How to Achieve Perfect Arrow Flight How-To

How to Achieve Perfect Arrow Flight

Chuck Adams

With these tips, you'll improve your accuracy and fill more tags.

Here are a few off-season maintenance, storage and photo organizing tips. Storing Your Trail Cameras & Organizing Photos Scouting Tools

Storing Your Trail Cameras & Organizing Photos

Curt Wells

Here are a few off-season maintenance, storage and photo organizing tips.

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.

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