September 2011 Archives › Petersen's Bowhunting

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You did it! Against all odds, you’ve managed to beat a mature whitetail buck’s keen senses of sight, smell and…»

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There are two ways to look at the rut, depending on what kind of buck you are trying to shoot.…»

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Cabela’s “Bownanza” continues tonight exclusively on Sportsman Channel beginning at 7 pm ET with seven bowhunting-specific episodes of Thursday Traditions…»

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Field Editor Bill Winke offers advice on getting ready for the upcoming season, with his focus on mental preparedness and…»

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I will start out by saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  Don’t mess with a winning formula one…»

Before taking your crossbow into the field, it’s important to practice until you are familiar with your bolt trajectory at various ranges. This photo shows the point of impact from Doug Koenig’s TenPoint crossbow using the 20-yard crosshair at 20, 30 and 40 yards.

What is the maximum range for a crossbow? That’s a tough question to answer. Modern crossbows typically generate speeds anywhere…»