Blogs - Petersen's Bowhunting

I’ve owned this BowTech compound more than six years. It’s been used hard without so much as a string change. I use it still today because I like the way it shoots – and as you can see, it still gets the job done.

Buying A Used Bow

May 17, 2012 • No comments

In these tough financial times it’s tough to justify a brand-new bow. Be that as it may, owning a bow…»

In Out West

There’s Still Time for Turkeys

May 11, 2012 • No comments

Much of America enjoyed an early spring this year, with many flowers, shrubs and trees greening up as much…»

In Blogs, Stuck In The Rut, Turkey Hunting • Tagged nesting, Pennsylvania, turkey, turkey hunting

Bowhunting Spring Black Bear

April 27, 2012 • 3 comments

Here’s your playbook for western spring black bear hunting. Spring seasons offered on a tightly-controlled basis: Oregon (April 1 —…»

In Big Game, Out West • Tagged black bear

Absolute Nugent

April 19, 2012 • 29 comments

Even by Ted Nugent standards, it was a bit over the top. If you have no idea what I’m talking…»

In Out West • Tagged Out West, Ted Nugent

Western Turkey Hunting Checklist

April 16, 2012 • 2 comments

Turkey hunting the West is different. It’s more wide open and spread out, space on public lands seemingly unlimited. Western…»

In Gear, Out West • Tagged Bass Pro, Bushnell, Cabela's, Carry Lite Decoys, Flex-Tone, Game Plan Gear, H&S Strut, Knight & Hale, Leupold, Montana Decoys, New Archery Products, Nikon, Primos, Rancho Safari, TruGlo, Vortex, Woods Wise

Plan An Alaska Float Trip For Moose Hunting

April 4, 2012 • 1 comment

An Alaskan float trip might be the most affordable option a moose hunting adventure.

In Big Game, Out West • Tagged Alaska, Budget, moose

Element Makes Its Case for High-Tech Hunters

April 3, 2012 • 1 comment

Other than my bowhunting gear, one item I almost never head afield without is my iPhone. If you read my…»

In Blogs, Gear, Stuck In The Rut, Useful_tools • Tagged Element Case, iPhone

Ten-year-old Logan Maust of Smock, Pa., took this wide 8-pointer last fall using an Excalibur crossbow. New regulations adopted in Kansas will allow youth hunters there to use crossbows in that state's big-game seasons.

Kansas Expands Crossbow Use for Youth, Seniors

April 2, 2012 • No comments

Wildlife officials in Kansas voted last week to allow youth hunters (ages 15 and under) and senior hunters (ages…»

In Big Game, Blogs, Crossbows, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Crossbows, hunting regulations, Kansas

Bowhunting Turkey! 5 Steps To Arrowing A Boss Tom

March 29, 2012 • 4 comments

Bowhunting turkey isn’t the parlor trick many believe. Here are five ways you can punch a tag on a longbeard with your bow.

In Out West, Tactics • Tagged turkey

Get Your Spring Food Plot Advice Here!

March 22, 2012 • No comments

I don’t know about you, but I am excited about this early spring weather, and I can’t wait to get…»

In Big Game, Blogs, Food Plots, Grounds, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Dr. Grant Woods, Food Plots, property management

Western Bowhunting is the Best

March 22, 2012 • 1 comment

“The West is the best. Just get here and we’ll do the rest,” sang Doors’ front man Jim Morrison in…»

In Out West • Tagged Out West

Win a Trophy Moose Hunt from WASP Archery

March 15, 2012 • No comments

If you are anything like me, a backcountry bowhunt for moose is high on your list of adventures to do…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Big Game, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged contests, moose hunting, WASP Archery

Backyard Bow Speed Test: Hoyt Carbon Element and Prime Shift

March 12, 2012 • 4 comments

Sunday was such a beautiful day here in Pennsylvania that I just couldn’t resist spending some time outside enjoying the…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Bow Reviews, Bows, Field_tested, Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Easton, Hoyt, IBO rating, Prime, speed test

Hope in a Box: Food Plot Seed Arrives!

March 8, 2012 • 1 comment

The temperature here in Pennsylvania today is about 65 degrees, and although the calendar says spring doesn’t begin until March…»

In Food Plots, Gear, Grounds, Stuck In The Rut, Tactics, Whitetails • Tagged Evolved Harvest, Food Plots

Sportsmenvote.com — A Political Website from Our Point of View

March 6, 2012 • No comments

A powerful new web tool from InterMedia Outdoors is dedicated to politics from a sportsman’s perspective

In Stuck In The Rut • Tagged conservation, politics, Sportsmensvote.com, voting

The weekend event drew many archers from the Juniata County area.

Take Aim!

March 5, 2012 • No comments

Archers of all ages came to the Abundant Life Ministry Center near Locust Run, Pennsylvania on March 3 to put…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Stuck In The Rut

Curt Price, president of the Burt Coyote Co., presents a check for more than $15,000 to Mary Hale of The Pink Arrow Project at the 2012 Archery Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio.

$15,000 from Pink Lumenok Sales Donated to Fight Against Cancer

March 1, 2012 • 1 comment

We spend most of our time here at Petersen’s BOWHUNTING talking about hunting strategies and the latest bowhunting gear. We…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Editorial, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Lumenok, The Burt Coyote Co., The Pink Arrow Project

Strange Brew: Helicopter Hog Hunting With A Crossbow

February 28, 2012 • 13 comments

I realize the whole topic of crossbows and crossbow hunting can be a bit controversial among Petersen’s BOWHUNTING readers. However,…»

In Crossbows, Hog Hunting, Stuck In The Rut, Video • Tagged Barnett Crossbows, Crossbows, Helicopter Hog Hunting, Wild Boars

Virgina Elk Restoration Gets Official Go Ahead

February 22, 2012 • 1 comment

I got a news release today from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation saying that wildlife officials in Virginia elk restoration…»

In Big Game, Editorial, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Elk, Kentucky, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Virginia

Is This the Ultimate Arrow/Broadhead Combo for Big Game?

February 16, 2012 • 10 comments

Most contemporary bowhunters shoot arrows that are relatively light by traditional archery standards. And the broadheads we use are far…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Big Game, Field_tested, Gear, Stuck In The Rut, Tactics, Video • Tagged Alaska Bowhunting Supply, Arrows, big game, Broadheads, GrizzlyStik, moose

Recent license sales gains in states such as Pennsylvania indicate that hunting's demise may not be as imminent as some predicted.

Hunting a Dying Sport? I’m Not Buying It!

February 7, 2012 • 9 comments

Lots of people like to talk about how hunting is a dying sport. But after looking at the most…»

In Big Game, Bows, Crossbows, Editorial, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Bowhunting, future of hunting, hunting, License Sales

As Spring Approaches, It’s Time to Establish Mineral Sites

February 7, 2012 • No comments

With a mild winter across much of North America, there is very little snow covering the ground and people in…»

In Gear, Grounds, Stuck In The Rut, Tactics, Treestands_blinds, Whitetails • Tagged Mineral Mizer Bag

Turkey vs. Windshield: Turkey Wins (Sort Of)

February 3, 2012 • 2 comments

A friend of mine had this photo posted on Facebook. Not sure where it’s from, but that’s got to be…»

In Photos, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged turkeys

Bowhunter Will Rives took this net 172 4/8 whitetail in December 2010 in Jefferson County, Miss. It is the current Mississippi archery typical record and the first-ever net Boone and Crockett buck to be taken by a Magnolia State bowhunter.

New Boone & Crockett Rankings: Where Does Your Home State or Province Fall?

January 31, 2012 • No comments

It’s no secret that the number of truly huge whitetails being taken by hunters is on the increase, but…»

In Big Game, Grounds, Photos, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Boone and Crockett Club, monster bucks, record-book deer, trophies, Whitetails

Modern Food Plot Practices: Are We Poisoning Ourselves?

January 30, 2012 • 12 comments

I need to tell you right up front I’m not a tree hugger. I don’t drink raw milk, buy groceries…»

In Editorial, Grounds, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Food Plots, Monsanto, Roundup

New Kid on the Crossbow Block

January 24, 2012 • No comments

It’s no secret that the crossbow market remains the fastest-growing segment of the archery industry. And that being the case,…»

In Crossbows, Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Cross Archery, Crossbows

SHOT Show: Recycled Camo

January 19, 2012 • 2 comments

Here’s one of the coolest things I saw at SHOT Show this year: camo hunting garments made completely from recycled…»

In Fieldwear, Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Recycling, SHOT Show

SHOT Show: Winke Wins!

January 19, 2012 • 1 comment

Congratulations to Field Editor Bill Winke, whose “Midwest Whitetail” TV show picked up the Best Hunt Show award at last…»

In Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Bill Winke, Midwest Whitetail

SHOT Show: Gerber’s new Myth hunting blades

January 17, 2012 • No comments

New from Gerber this year is the Myth line of hunting blades. The impressive, 10-item line features both fixed and…»

In Gear, Photos, Stuck In The Rut, Useful_tools • Tagged Gerber, knives

SHOT Show: Rocky Athletic Mobility

January 17, 2012 • 2 comments

Rocky today unveiled a new, three-part hunting apparel system called Rocky Athletic Mobility, or Ram – complete with a Ram…»

In Fieldwear, Gear, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Rocky, SHOT Show

SHOT Show Preview: Another Week of Great New Gear

January 17, 2012 • No comments

The SHOT Show opens Tuesday morning at The Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, and Petersen’s Bowhunting will be roving…»

In Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Gear, SHOT Show

ATA: Bear’s new Anarchy

January 12, 2012 • No comments

Bear Archery’s new-for-2012 Anarchy bow is a 35.5-inch axle-to-axle bow with a 7.25-inch brace height. Bear says it’s a hunting…»

In Bows, Gear, Photos, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Anarchy, Bear Archery

ATA: Trophy Ridge’s New Cypher Sight Series

January 12, 2012 • No comments

Trophy Ridge is showing a new line of Cypher sights this week at the Archery Trade Show. The sights are…»

In Gear, Photos, Rests_sights_releases, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Sights, trophy ridge

ATA: The Elite Answer

January 12, 2012 • 1 comment

Elite Archery is showing off its new bow, the Answer, at this week’s ATA Show. I just drew the Answer…»

In Bows, Gear, Photos, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Answer, Bows, Elite Archery

ATA: Stealth Cam’s new Drone

January 11, 2012 • 3 comments

One cool product I saw this morning at the show is the new Drone remote trail camera system from Stealth…»

In Big Game, Gear, Grounds, Optics_scouting, Photos, Stuck In The Rut, Video, Whitetails • Tagged property management, Scouting, trail cams

Elite Archery parent acquires Scott Archery

January 10, 2012 • 2 comments

The Outdoor Group LLC, parent company of Elite Archery, announced today it has acquired Scott Archery and its subsidiary Custom…»

In Bows, Gear, Rests_sights_releases, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Elite Archery, Scott Archery

Goofy things at ATA

January 10, 2012 • No comments

You never know what you’ll bump into at trade shows. This character was walking the show floor today promoting an…»

In Stuck In The Rut

New Kill Zone Broadhead from NAP

January 10, 2012 • 1 comment

Here’s a photo of the all-new Kill Zone broadhead from New Archery Products. This is an interesting mechanical head. The…»

In Arrows_broadheads, Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged archery trade association, Broadheads, NAP

Hunter Safety System Hybrid

January 10, 2012 • 1 comment

I am a firm believer in treestand safety and never leave the ground without a full-body harness. Hunter Safety System…»

In Fieldwear, Gear, Stuck In The Rut, Treestands_blinds, Whitetails • Tagged Hunter Safety System, treestand safety

BowTech Unveils the Insanity!

January 10, 2012 • 17 comments

BowTech kicked off the 2012 Archery Trade Show this morning by unveiling the Insanity CPX, the company’s flagship bow for…»

In Bows, Gear, Photos, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Archery Trade Show, Bowtech, Insanity

2012 Archery Trade Show: Here We Go!

January 9, 2012 • 1 comment

The Petersen’s BOWHUNTING crew has arrived in Columbus, Ohio for the 2012 Archery Trade Show, which kicks off tomorrow and…»

In Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged archery, ATA Show, Bows, Gear, industry, New Gear Guide

Quest’s new Torrent: A Good Value Bow

January 4, 2012 • 2 comments

Quest Bowhunting doesn’t necessarily generate as much buzz as some of the more glamorous bow makers, but the company (a…»

In Bows, Gear, Stuck In The Rut • Tagged Bows, Quest Bowhunting

170+ Buck Poached in Pennsylvania

December 14, 2011 • 3 comments

I hate it when big bucks like this are poached. Just imagine was a trophy this would have been for…»

In Big Game, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails

He Was a She! 30-Point Illinois ‘Buck’ Was a Doe

December 14, 2011 • 10 comments

I don’t think I’ve ever seen an antlered doe, but I’d sure like to. They always seem to have these…»

In Big Game, Photos, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails

Texas Whitetail Hunt: Big Buck Down

December 10, 2011 • No comments

My bowhunting success success definitely seems to come in bunches, and 2011 has been a very good year. As you…»

In Big Game, Grounds, Photos, Stuck In The Rut, Tactics, Whitetails

Live Holiday Hunt: Deep in the Heart of Texas

December 5, 2011 • No comments

My bags are packed once again, and I’ll be leaving tomorrow for my final whitetail hunt of 2011. This time…»

In Big Game, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails • Tagged Texas, Whitetails

Pennsylvania Black Bear: An Unexpected Bonus

November 20, 2011 • 3 comments

After my successful Illinois rut hunt earlier this month, I had a lot of catching up to do at the…»

In Big Game, Stuck In The Rut

Wounded Buck Kills Indiana Hunter

November 16, 2011 • No comments

This is a tragic story, and a good lesson for all hunters. The next time you walk up on a…»

In Big Game, Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails

Illinois Live Hunt: We Came. We Saw. We Conquered!

November 11, 2011 • 1 comment

Wow! On the road all day today back to Pennsylvania, but what an awesome Illinois rut hunt my friend Tory…»

In Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails

Illinois Live Hunt: It’s On!

November 10, 2011 • No comments

If there was any doubt that rutting action is red hot in the Land of Lincoln after my 160-inch whopper…»

In Stuck In The Rut, Whitetails

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