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Whitetail

Bowhunting Whitetails in the Open Country

You don't have to sit in a treestand to have great success on whitetail bucks.

Matt Palmquist

Postseason Scouting for Deer

February is the perfect time to conduct your postseason scouting missions. Here's why and how.

Josh Honeycutt

Managing Deer Getting More Difficult

Keeping deer herds in balance is becoming more of a challenge.

Dr. Dave Samuel

Bring Your Own Grit to Saskatchewan

Regardless of the type of bowhunting you're doing, at some point you'll need perseverance.

Curt Wells

Wisconsin 14-Point Worthy of "Big Kahuna" Label

The best way to make a fireside-chat memory is to create one yourself.

Logan Burk

Believe in the Magic of Public Land

Hunters should rejoice over the vast amount of public land in our great country.

Josh Yoder

Big Game

Be a Faster-Moving Bowhunter

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

Chuck Adams

Worth the Wait: Southeast Alaska Bear Hunting

Things can change in a heartbeat for myriad reasons, and this bear hunt was no exception.

Matt Palmquist

All Day & All Night: Saskatchewan Bear Hunting

An "all-day sit" takes on new meaning during a Northern Saskatchewan spring bear hunt.

Danny Farris

6 Strategies for Dealing With Silent Bull Elk

Even if bulls aren't responding to your calls, you have to remain disciplined. They could

Danny Farris

Super Tag Win Produces Wyoming Moose

He was lucky to win a Shiras moose hunt raffle, and even luckier to be blessed with great

Adam Flod

From the Expert: High-Country Muley Strategy

Want to tag a mule deer in the high country? It's not easy, but some key advice from a World

Justin Gordon

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.

Bowhunter TV

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.

Bowhunter TV

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

Hunter Health: Tips to Stay in the Game

Good nutrition and fitness routines can be complex, but they are necessary.

Aron Snyder

What Happens When An Arrow Hits Bone?

Every bowhunter should make an effort to understand the biology of the animals they hunt.

Dwight Guynn, Ph.D.

The Right Sight to Improve Shooting Form

Precision aiming can lead to lethal shots in the field. Bowsight choice is a big part of that.

Joe Bell

How to Make the Most of Off-Season Practice

Hunting season is over, so now is the time to make any necessary adjustments before it's time

Joe Bell

Be Ready to Adjust When 'Plan A' Fails

Things can change unexpectedly in the field, so make sure even your detailed back-up plans

Danny Farris

Submitting an Article for Possible Publication

If you'd like to submit an article to Bowhunter Magazine, here are the steps you need to take.

Curt Wells

Stories

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

Behind the Lens: The Life of a Cameraman

Bowhunting is never easy, especially when you constantly have a cameraman in your hip pocket.

Brian Rusk

Focus on the Adventure, Not Killing

The whole point of bowhunting is to have fun, so why let stress ruin a good time?

Zach Bowhay

Why Bowhunt? For the Challenge!

The challenge of bowhunting is why we do what we do, despite there being plenty of easier

Danny Farris

Be Wary of Grizzlies While Bowhunting

When you carry a bow, the line that defines who the alpha predator is becomes blurred.

Ron Niziolek

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