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Whitetail

Righting a Wrong on Big Ohio Buck

A bad hit on "Scarface" tests this bowhunter's determination to make things right.

Pat Lefemine

Public Land Done Right

Hunting public land can be fantastic, if you're willing to work at it.

Jacob Emery

Using Drones for Deer Recovery

Does using drone technology to find your deer qualify as Fair Chase?

C.J. Winand

Accepting the Challenge to Overcome EHD

A disease-riddled New Jersey deer herd makes this hero's challenge even more difficult.

Will Jimeno

Planning for Bucks Before the Rut

Better your chances of killing a good whitetail buck by focusing your efforts just prior to

Greg Miller

Iowa Monster Buck Falls to Spells of the Rut

When it comes to bowhunting giant whitetails, the rules of engagement change come November.

Eyad H. Yehyawi

Big Game

Moose Hunting: Back-to-Back Bulls

When you find success with a location and a tactic, you “rinse and repeat” as long as it keeps

Frank Noska

It Takes a Village to Hunt Backcountry Elk

You might be the one to loose an arrow, but the contributions come from many.

Nick White

Bugling Bulls & The Art of Deception

Sometimes you just need a little visual incentive to entice those stubborn bulls to come a

Lane Farris

Elk Hunting: Being Mobile Isn't the Only Way

You can be as stealthy as possible, but odds are your target animal is even stealthier.

Fred Eichler

A Stacked Deck: Stickbow Moose Hunting

After waiting 20 years for this moment to happen, I “almost” hated it when it did!

Lew Webb

Be a Faster-Moving Bowhunter

The only way to close the distance on fast-moving bulls is to speed yourself up!

Chuck Adams

Turkeys

5 Turkey Hunting Myths You Shouldn't Believe

Many yarns have been spun about what to do and what not to do in order to put a strutting tom

Jace Bauserman

Tagging Ol' Red: A Unique Wisconsin Gobbler

If you've seen one Eastern turkey, you've seen them all — or have you?

Darron McDougal

Overcoming Adversity to Fill Turkey Tags

For one bowhunter, the best turkey hunts always seem to start out with a problem or two.

Danny Farris

Setting the Stage for Turkey Success

When it comes to bowhunting turkeys, the chase is oftentimes even more exciting than filling

Rollie Johnson

Shotguns Aren't Required to Kill Turkeys

There's something special about turkey hunting with a bow-mounted decoy — if you're willing to

Jace Bauserman

King of Spring: Gear Up for Turkey Season!

Don't leave your equipment to chance when you head to the turkey woods this spring.

Brian K. Strickland

Bowfishing

Hunting Season Isn't Closed for Summer

You don't have to look too hard, or spend a lot of money, to have fun afield with friends and

Fred Eichler

Bowfishing for Marlin in Mexico

As you might expect, marlin present a completely unique set of bowfishing challenges.

Fred Eichler

Flying Fish on the Illinois River

Curt Wells teams up with Muzzy Bowfishing to arrow the Illinois River's Asian Carp.

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Bowfishing Carp at Night

Curt Wells goes after big carp with his bow.

Bowhunter TV

Stung by Bowfishing

Curt Wells is in Florida bowfishing for sting rays.

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Other Game

Battling the Mind Games of Bowhunting

No matter how experienced or well-traveled we are, there are always mind games to deal with.

Pedro Ampuero

Hunting Season Isn't Closed for Summer

You don't have to look too hard, or spend a lot of money, to have fun afield with friends and

Fred Eichler

Aoudad: The Poor Man's Sheep

If you want to bowhunt sheep but your wallet can't handle it, you might give aoudad a try.

Aron Snyder

Mission Muskox: Do You Have What it Takes?

There's one thing certain about a bowhunt for muskox — it will not lack for adventure.

Frank Noska

Considering a Javelina Hunt? You Should!

The collared peccary is a unique animal that may very well be the perfect bowhunting quarry.

Joe Blake

Feral Hogs: The Perfect Game for Bowhunters

If you like the "other white meat," then start doing your part to keep this prolific nuisance

Brandon Ray

How-To

28 Tips to Ground Blind Success

If you haven't spent much time bowhunting from a ground blind, you're missing some excitement.

Wade Grassedonio

Top Optical Strategies for Bowhunting

No matter the species you're bowhunting, help your eyes with quality glass.

Chuck Adams

5 Tips to Maximizing Stability at Full Draw

Holding your bow steady for any length of time can be challenging, especially as we age.

Danny Farris

Superior Glassing Techniques

Spotting big game in the wide-open spaces of the West is both art and science. Here's how to

Joe Bell

Understanding the Tag Allocation Game

If you understand each state's tag allocation system and stay updated on changes and tweaks,

Jace Bauserman

What to Look for in a Bow Grip

The grip is the primary contact on the bow — therefore, it influences accuracy more than any

Joe Bell

Stories

Ohio Monster Prone to Daylight Movement

Whitetail bucks of "Caveman's" caliber seldom move this much without the cover of night.

Landon Jenkins

Not Today: Fighting Colorado Wildfires

A deep-rooted Colorado bowhunting icon and his family battle Mother Nature's fury.

M.R. James

Accepting the Challenge to Overcome EHD

A disease-riddled New Jersey deer herd makes this hero's challenge even more difficult.

Will Jimeno

The Buck You Want vs. The Buck You Deserve

Sometimes, even the most patient and experienced bowhunters just can't help themselves.

Rob Nye

Forgive Yourself for Past Hunting Mistakes

The only way to erase the memories of past mistakes is to focus on the present.

Melissa Stark

The Key to Bowhunting Success? Perseverance!

When things seem bleak, all a bowhunter can do is maintain a positive attitude and keep at it.

Chuck Adams

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