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Always Ask 'Why' When Bowhunting Elk

It's an ambitious endeavor to consistently get elk within bow range. The mesmerizing effect of

Kirk Clark

Forget Food Plots — Hunt Old School

I'll never forget a conversation I had with a well-known western bowhunter during a dinner a

Tony J. Peterson

Veteran Elk Addict Shares His Bowhunting Wisdom

Dan Evans shares his tips for tagging bulls after decades of success.

Dan Evans

Ask Bowhunter: Facemask vs. Facepaint

Question: My first elk hunt is coming up, and I'm wondering about using facepaint or a

Curt Wells

10 Best Exercises for the Hardcore Bowhunter

What's a hardcore bowhunter? That's hard for me to define—most bowhunters I've met are

Dan Staton

Don't Stand for It: How to Prevent Treestand Theft

Dawn is still an hour away. You go through your checklist, making sure you've packed and

Darren Warner

How to Choose the Best Hunting Arrow - Heavy vs. Light

Curt Wells and Randy Ulmer [video] explain the importance of momentum and penetration when

Curt Wells

6 Tips for Staying Cool Under Pressure

"I choked," A disheartened elk hunter told me at my family's archery pro shop. "A nice bull

Darron McDougal

The Bowhunter's Guide to Stand Site Prep

The satisfaction one gets out of any endeavor is usually proportional to what one puts into it.

Barry Wensel

Why, When and Where to Hang Treestands

The secret to killing big bucks for most hunters boils down to doing a lot of work. That's it.

Tony J. Peterson

10 Creative Ways to Practice Summer Archery

How you challenge yourself throughout the summer will make you a better shot come fall.

Tony J. Peterson

Why You Should Change Your Bowhunting Strategy

For years, I had always prepared for bow season with the same overall approach: Put up deer

Stace Acup

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