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Whitetail

The Best Late-Season Tips to Punch Your Whitetail Tag

Post-rut is the one time of year bowhunters don't mind subpar weather. When it arrives, heed

Jace Bauserman

The Hunt for Ghost: Three Years in the Making

This mature Ohio whitetail buck turned disappearing into an art form.

Emily Schaad Konkler

Aging Your Deer Meat for the Best Possible Flavor

This is an absolute must for everyone who enjoys eating venison!

C.J. Winand

Don't Freak Out Over Every Disruption in the Woods

As bowhunters, we're always looking for ideal conditions to hunt in. The truth, however, is

Jim Bouchard

Big Game

Make Your Plans to Chase the Mule Deer Rut

Whitetails don't have a monopoly on awesome November action.

Clint Casper

Quest for 300-Inch Bull Ends with Massive Wyoming Wapiti

After elk hunting for decades, Randy Giesey finally completed his goal — with 73 inches to

Ron Nisiolek

Shiras Moose: Once in a Lifetime!

A 25-year wait makes a shiras moose hunt super sweet.

Jeff Stonehouse

Elk: A Trophy By Any Measure

Meat and memories matter far more than antler inches.

Aron Snyder

Hardcore Rock Climber Develops Elk Obsession

After saving up for his first bow, the author was rewarded with quite the memory — a giant 7x6

Michael Rowley

Lucky No. 29: An Archery Super Slam Finale

Persistence pays off as the author completes a 20-year journey by tagging a barren ground

Tom Edgington

Turkeys

Tackling Troublesome Toms

Adaptability is key to turkey-hunting success when conditions are less than ideal.

Clint Casper

A Turkey Grand Slam in a Single Spring

Taking all four wild turkey subspecies in one season is a true bowhunting feat.

Jace Bauserman

Turkey Calling: When to Use Each Sound

Bowhunting gobblers isn't easy, but knowing which turkey call to use will be a major help.

Clint Casper

Talking Turkeys: 6 Ways to Fill More Tags

Bowhunting gobblers is difficult, but there's not much that's more satisfying when your plan

Danny Farris

Spring Thunder: 15 Must-Have Turkey Products

Position yourself for turkey-season success with today's top gear and accessories.

Brian K. Strickland

Budget Birds: Turkey Hunting on the Cheap

A lack of funding shouldn't stop you from chasing gobblers. Try this proven plan!

Lane Farris

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's Bucket List: 7 Must-Have Experiences

If you live to be on the water, put these sensational bowfishing destinations on your to-do

Mark Demko

Bowfishing for Marlin in Mexico

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

Fred Eichler

Bowfishing in the Shadows of Downtown Pittsburgh

Some of the East Coast's best bowfishing is located in western Pennsylvania.

Christian Berg

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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Other Game

Winter Bowhunting Blues? Not If You Look to the Southwest!

If you're looking to extend your hunting season, check out Arizona and New Mexico for Coues

Zach Bowhay

An Unforgettable Mountain Goat Hunt in Northern British Columbia

Most of the time, goat hunting is extremely difficult. Once in a while — not so much.

Aron Snyder

A Successful Coues Deer Quest

Countless hours afield, an understanding wife, and a bit of good fortune result in two big

Jim Willems

Don't Be Afraid to Think Small in the Fall

While big bucks are usually the focus this time of year, sometimes you just can't help

Fred Eichler

Why We Have More Wild Pigs

Managing prolific wild hog populations is a complicated and difficult task.

Dr. Dave Samuel

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

How-To

18 New Year's Resolutions for Bowhunters

If you're looking to make big gains in the woods, here are several ways to up your archery

Josh Honeycutt

Adjust Your Equipment to Bowhunt Into Your Golden Years

Instead of giving up on a sport you love, try a light, easy-to-draw recurve or longbow to

Fred Eichler

How to Size Up Your Shot For Maximum Effectiveness

When bucks are on the move, they can be hard to size up for an effective shot. Here are some

Joe Bell

Be Prepared to Make Quick Fixes During the Season

Expert tips to tackle urgent shooting and equipment issues.

Joe Bell

Recover More Game by Simply Refusing to Give Up

If you look long and hard enough, you'll be able to find almost any archery animal that has

Chuck Adams

How to Bounce Back Quickly After Missing a Buck

No one is perfect, but if your last shot at a nice buck was blown due to basic shooting error,

Joe Bell

Stories

Momentum: A Strange Force That's Vital to Bowhunting Success

When things aren't going your way in the field, keep putting in the time. Momentum is an

Danny Farris

An Unforgettable Mountain Goat Hunt in Northern British Columbia

Most of the time, goat hunting is extremely difficult. Once in a while — not so much.

Aron Snyder

The Hunt for Ghost: Three Years in the Making

This mature Ohio whitetail buck turned disappearing into an art form.

Emily Schaad Konkler

Podcasts

New BOWHUNTING Radio Episode: Bear Archery 2013

Bear Archery recently unveiled five new bows in its 2013 lineup. In the latest episode of

Christian Berg

Bowhunting Radio: How Muzzy and Rage Became Broadhead Brothers

 The bowhunting community got some big news recently when Feradyne Outdoors, the parent

Christian Berg

Bowhunting Radio: Elite Company With Elite Archery

In this episode of Petersen's Bowhunting Radio, Elite Archery President Pete Crawford

Christian Berg

RADIO: Gary LeVox Is Living the Country Dream

Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox says he enjoys bowhunting even more than country music

Christian Berg

Bowhunting Radio: Spring Seeding for Food Plots

In this latest installment of Petersen's Bowhunting Radio, Whitetail management guru Dr.

Christian Berg

Bowhunting Radio: Is Ozone A Secret Weapon For Bowhunters?

In this latest installment of Petersen's Bowhunting Radio, host and editor Christian Berg

Christian Berg

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