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Virgina Elk Restoration Gets Official Go Ahead

February 22, 2012 • No comments

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

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

February 16, 2012 • 9 comments

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

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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…»

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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…»

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Turkey vs. Windshield: Turkey Wins (Sort Of)

February 3, 2012 • No comments

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

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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…»

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Modern Food Plot Practices: Are We Poisoning Ourselves?

January 30, 2012 • 11 comments

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

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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,…»

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SHOT Show: Recycled Camo

January 19, 2012 • 1 comment

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

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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ATA: Stealth Cam’s new Drone

January 11, 2012 • No comments

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

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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BowTech Unveils the Insanity!

January 10, 2012 • 15 comments

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

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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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…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: Big Buck Down!

November 9, 2011 • 3 comments

Wow, what a whirlwind day! I’ve barely had time to catch my breath. We got out late this morning due…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: The Bucks Zig When We Zag

November 9, 2011 • 3 comments

Well, Tory and I put in a full day of hunting with not much to show for it. Mother Nature…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: All-Day Sit

November 8, 2011 • 1 comment

Getting ready for an all-day sit down by a hot river crossing. Might not have another update until tonight.

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Illinois Live Hunt: At the Mercy of a Woman

November 8, 2011 • No comments

Hunting the peak of the rut sure is exciting, but there’s no getting around the fact that as a hunter,…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: Dealing with Mother Nature

November 7, 2011 • 5 comments

Man, after an awesome hunt last evening, we were really pumped for today. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. We…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: Awesome First Evening

November 7, 2011 • 2 comments

Yesterday was awesome! Literally as we pulled into the driveway at Riverbottom Bucks, a 130-inch 8-pointer walked across the driveway…»

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Illinois Live Hunt: On the Road

November 6, 2011 • No comments

My buddy Tory and I left Pennsylvania yesterday and spent the night in Ohio. Now we’re back on the road…»

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The Season’s First Whitetail

November 4, 2011 • No comments

Columbus Day, Oct. 10, was a company holiday, which meant I had the day off. So, I decided to make…»

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