Archery: Bows, Crossbows And Accessories
Bowhunter Smokes 180-inch Wisconsin Buck After Some Early Bad Luck

Sometimes a bit of bad luck turns around in a hurry! Wisconsin is the land of the giant whitetails as almost any deer hunter knows. Every year, thousands of hunters head to the woods of the Badger state hoping to write their own story of a legendary whitetail. Some of them try to capture the
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5 Top Rated Deer Hunting Bows

Here are five of the best deer hunting bows for this season. Just a casual search online for bowhunting info gives you dozens of chat rooms, online forums, social media groups, and customer reviews. It seems like everyone wants to get their two cents in. If you are interested in risers, cam systems, stabilizers, and
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The Cobra Adder Repeating Crossbow Looks Like a Ton of Fun

The EK Archery Cobra Adder is a serious repeating crossbow. While most archery companies here in the United States are focused on making crossbows lighter and faster, some companies have totally different ideas on the direction crossbow design should take. Enter prominent German YouTuber Joerg Sprave, aka: The Slingshot Channel guy. Joerg wanted something totally
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Deer Hunter’s Morning Interrupted by His Pet Turkey

Well this isn’t what you expect to see in your treestand. Every deer hunter knows the feeling of having a stalk interrupted. We’ve all felt the frustration that comes with a squirrel frolicking through the leaves when you’re waiting for that wall-hanger buck. You’re waiting patiently for any sign of life when you finally hear
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Debating the Merits of Fast Arrows on Animals That Jump the String

Is speed really the most important factor for bowhunting? In modern archery, it seems like speed is everything these days. Every major bow manufacturer is touting the latest and greatest in speed technology. Light and fast arrows are all the rage these days. Almost every bow is advertised with speed stats taking priority. However, is
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Deer Habitat Zones, and How to Use These Necessities for Hunting

Deer habitat zones or “need zones” are as important to the hunter as they are to the deer. Here’s what they are and where you can find them. Every animal needs things to survive, and every hunter can (and should) use that knowledge to their advantage. Just so we’re clear, when we say deer habitat
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Girl in Cowboy Boots Outshoots Michael Waddell

A girl named Megan got into a one-shot shootout with Michael Waddell. Here’s what happened. When the venerable “Bone Collector” gives a young woman the chance to shoot it out with him for bragging rights, you can bet your bottom dollar this sharp-shooting gal will take that challenge. With one arrow each and everyone watching, who
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Looking Back on the 17-Point Buck Taken With a Bow in New York

A New York archery buck known to its hunters as “The Goat” goes down to a great wrap-around treestand shot. When it comes to hunting big deer, it serves the hunter well to know his quarry. Whether you’re capturing data with your trail camera, thoroughly scouting or cutting lanes and placing stands, time spent in
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Tips for Safe, Successful Archery Hunts
How to prevent injuries and prepare for a safe, successful archery hunt this season The general-season archery bull elk permits (which are unlimited) went on sale online on July 16. That archery hunt and the buck mule deer archery hunt begins Saturday, August 15 and runs until September 11. If you will be archery hunting…
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The Fascinating Origins of Pope & Young and Modern Bowhunting

The story of the Pope & Young Club is long and full of history figures. Many bowhunters have a passing familiarity with the Pope and Young Club. This bowhunting organization is the official keepers of world records for North American big game animals harvested via archery equipment. While the record book gets all the attention,
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