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For crossbows, faster isn’t always better
Crossbows can shoot faster and farther than ever before, but is that necessarily a good thing? We look at the pros and cons.[…]
Sticks & Strings
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How to stay safe in the tree stand
With the number, quality and comfort level of safety products available today, no hunter should climb a stand without being clipped in.[…]
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How to properly set up your hunting bow
Use these steps to properly set up your bow. Failure to do so often results in frustration, additional work, and even total failure.[…]
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Early bow hunting lessons still pay off
Hunting other parts of the country will broaden your hunting skills and teach you lessons that can be applied to your home hunting grounds.[…]
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The process of bowhunting begins with learning
The process of bowhunting begins with learning all you can about your bow, your arrows, and all the small details that many shooters ignore.[…]
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Bow hunting is a journey
Bow hunting is about much more than just the destination; it’s the journey that really makes the difference.[…]
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My first recurve deer: The culmination of one year’s hard work
If you enjoy the process and challenge of bow hunting, traditional archery enhances both of these elements.[…]
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Don’t even think about ever dry-firing a bow
A list of the dos and don’ts of bowhunting, the more common causes of archery mishaps and some expert advice for avoiding an accident.[…]
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Be at your best with bow in hand
Successful bowhunters should take nothing for granted when they climb into their deer stand. Make sure your shooting is up to par.[…]
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Bowhunters: Set your sights
Decide which sight suits your hunting situation and budget, buy it and learn exactly how it works to ensure your success.[…]
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Process should be shooters’ concern, not the shot
Rod Jenkins retired from competition to focus his energy entirely on coaching and transferring his knowledge of the sport to other archers.[…]
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Plan ahead for archery season, based on equipment shortages
Get your archery equipment ready early. Bowhunters shouldn’t expect to see pre-COVID inventories at their favorite bow shop until 2022.[…]
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Crossbow crossups
Without proper setup, accessories and the right training, a new crossbow can be a dangerous weapon — to the hunter.[…]
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The deadly Black Widow
It’s rare that Sammy Romano is surprised by how well a particular bow shoots. The Black Widow PCHII takedown recurve is a work of art. […]
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Sailing broadheads: What’s the problem?
When your field points shoot straight, but your broadheads won’t group, examine your hunting bow’s setup with these tips.[…]
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Know the basics of an arrow’s FOC and how it affects bowhunting
‘Front of Center’ measures how much of your arrow’s weight is in the broadhead end. It should matter a great deal to hunters.[…]