Stuck in The Rut
One of the best parts of being editor at Petersen’s Bowhunting is working with a really great group of…»
If you are a do-it-yourself bowhunter who enjoys planning your own adventures and finding quality hunting options on a budget,…»
In the latest episode of Petersen’s Bowhunting Radio, Editor Christian Berg interviews professional bowhunter Tom Miranda, the only archer in…»
Montana Decoy has built a solid reputation for offering some of the lightest, easiest-to-pack decoys on the market thanks to…»
It’s no secret crossbows have become a pretty big deal in the archery world. A decade-long national trend toward the…»
As I noted just prior to this year’s Archery Trade Show, the level of deal-making in the outdoor industry seems…»
Last week’s announcement that Reed Exhibitions has decided to “postpone” this year’s Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show seemed like a…»
Bowhunting is a hobby, a sport, a passion and a lifestyle. But as those of us who make a living…»
Bear Archery recently unveiled five new bows in its 2013 lineup. In the latest episode of Petersen’s BOWHUNTING Radio, Editor…»
Hard to believe it’s that time of year already, but Bear Archery became the first major player in the archery…»
After five years of legal wrangling, Scent-Lok announced this week that it has claimed victory and won a dismissal of…»
Well, after a one canceled flight and another that finally got out of Philadelphia little late,…»
I’ll be getting on a plane Friday and heading off for my first whitetail hunt of the year. Sept.…»
If you’re into bowhunting or motorcyles — or both — you’ll want to tune in next month…»
You know those really cool outdoor documentaries like “Planet Earth” that have awesome cinematography and really capture the essence of…»
BowTech has announced its annual “Need for Speed Sweepstakes,” which will award the lucky winner with a 2012 Insanity…»
If you’ve ever done any trapshooting, you know that trying to blast those clay birds out of the sky with…»
Those boys you see in the photo above are mine. Toby is 8, and Timmy is 6. They’re both into…»
In case you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you may not have noticed that zombies are all the rage…»
Much of America enjoyed an early spring this year, with many flowers, shrubs and trees greening up as much…»
Other than my bowhunting gear, one item I almost never head afield without is my iPhone. If you read my…»
Wildlife officials in Kansas voted last week to allow youth hunters (ages 15 and under) and senior hunters (ages…»
I don’t know about you, but I am excited about this early spring weather, and I can’t wait to get…»
If you are anything like me, a backcountry bowhunt for moose is high on your list of adventures to do…»
Sunday was such a beautiful day here in Pennsylvania that I just couldn’t resist spending some time outside enjoying the…»
The temperature here in Pennsylvania today is about 65 degrees, and although the calendar says spring doesn’t begin until March…»
Archers of all ages came to the Abundant Life Ministry Center near Locust Run, Pennsylvania on March 3 to put…»
We spend most of our time here at Petersen’s BOWHUNTING talking about hunting strategies and the latest bowhunting gear. We…»
I realize the whole topic of crossbows and crossbow hunting can be a bit controversial among Petersen’s BOWHUNTING readers. However,…»
I got a news release today from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation saying that wildlife officials in Virginia elk restoration…»
Most contemporary bowhunters shoot arrows that are relatively light by traditional archery standards. And the broadheads we use are far…»
Lots of people like to talk about how hunting is a dying sport. But after looking at the most…»
With a mild winter across much of North America, there is very little snow covering the ground and people in…»
A friend of mine had this photo posted on Facebook. Not sure where it’s from, but that’s got to be…»
New Boone & Crockett Rankings: Where Does Your Home State or Province Fall?
January 31, 2012 • No commentsIt’s no secret that the number of truly huge whitetails being taken by hunters is on the increase, but…»
I need to tell you right up front I’m not a tree hugger. I don’t drink raw milk, buy groceries…»
It’s no secret that the crossbow market remains the fastest-growing segment of the archery industry. And that being the case,…»
Here’s one of the coolest things I saw at SHOT Show this year: camo hunting garments made completely from recycled…»
Congratulations to Field Editor Bill Winke, whose “Midwest Whitetail” TV show picked up the Best Hunt Show award at last…»
New from Gerber this year is the Myth line of hunting blades. The impressive, 10-item line features both fixed and…»
Rocky today unveiled a new, three-part hunting apparel system called Rocky Athletic Mobility, or Ram – complete with a Ram…»
The SHOT Show opens Tuesday morning at The Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, and Petersen’s Bowhunting will be roving…»
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…»
Trophy Ridge is showing a new line of Cypher sights this week at the Archery Trade Show. The sights are…»
Elite Archery is showing off its new bow, the Answer, at this week’s ATA Show. I just drew the Answer…»
One cool product I saw this morning at the show is the new Drone remote trail camera system from Stealth…»
The Outdoor Group LLC, parent company of Elite Archery, announced today it has acquired Scott Archery and its subsidiary Custom…»
You never know what you’ll bump into at trade shows. This character was walking the show floor today promoting an…»
Here’s a photo of the all-new Kill Zone broadhead from New Archery Products. This is an interesting mechanical head. The…»
I am a firm believer in treestand safety and never leave the ground without a full-body harness. Hunter Safety System…»
BowTech kicked off the 2012 Archery Trade Show this morning by unveiling the Insanity CPX, the company’s flagship bow for…»
The Petersen’s BOWHUNTING crew has arrived in Columbus, Ohio for the 2012 Archery Trade Show, which kicks off tomorrow and…»
Quest Bowhunting doesn’t necessarily generate as much buzz as some of the more glamorous bow makers, but the company (a…»
I hate it when big bucks like this are poached. Just imagine was a trophy this would have been for…»
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an antlered doe, but I’d sure like to. They always seem to have these…»
My bowhunting success success definitely seems to come in bunches, and 2011 has been a very good year. As you…»
My bags are packed once again, and I’ll be leaving tomorrow for my final whitetail hunt of 2011. This time…»
After my successful Illinois rut hunt earlier this month, I had a lot of catching up to do at the…»
This is a tragic story, and a good lesson for all hunters. The next time you walk up on a…»
Wow! On the road all day today back to Pennsylvania, but what an awesome Illinois rut hunt my friend Tory…»
If there was any doubt that rutting action is red hot in the Land of Lincoln after my 160-inch whopper…»
Wow, what a whirlwind day! I’ve barely had time to catch my breath. We got out late this morning due…»
Well, Tory and I put in a full day of hunting with not much to show for it. Mother Nature…»
Hunting the peak of the rut sure is exciting, but there’s no getting around the fact that as a hunter,…»
Man, after an awesome hunt last evening, we were really pumped for today. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. We…»
Yesterday was awesome! Literally as we pulled into the driveway at Riverbottom Bucks, a 130-inch 8-pointer walked across the driveway…»
My buddy Tory and I left Pennsylvania yesterday and spent the night in Ohio. Now we’re back on the road…»
Columbus Day, Oct. 10, was a company holiday, which meant I had the day off. So, I decided to make…»
By Christian Berg The calendar says we’re already several months into the new year, but for most of us —…»
By Christian Berg It’s a scene that plays out every winter in pro shops across America. The year’s new archery…»
By Christian Berg Sharing bowhunting adventures with friends such as Bob Danenhower Sr. (left) and Matt Bednar are a big…»
By Christian Berg BOWHUNTING Editor Christian Berg’s 2009 Pennsylvania buck wasn’t a record breaker, but it was a memorable trophy…»
By Christian Berg In heaven — at least the one I dream about — it’s October all year long. I…»
By Christian Berg After taking some extra time to ensure his arrow would clear the blind’s window opening, BOWHUNTING Editor…»
By Christian Berg Welcome to BOWHUNTING’s 2010 Big-Game Issue. In the pages that follow, you’ll discover articles on some of…»
By Christian Berg I took a great Kansas gobbler this April during a hunt with Field Editor Eddie Claypool. The…»
By Christian Berg The secret to success is never enjoying it too much. Because when you do, you risk losing…»
By Christian Berg BOWHUNTING Editor Christian Berg’s hunch led him to this opening-day doe. Sept. 19, 2009, was the opener…»
By Christian Berg I know it’s only been a month since Christmas, but I’ve already started a new wish list.…»
By Christian Berg David Siegfried It’s hard to believe, but this December issue marks the completion of my first year…»
By Christian Berg John Annoni isn’t your stereotypical bowhunter. John Annoni celebrates with two Camp Compass Academy students after a…»
By Christian Berg Following hunting regulations is easy when the game warden is looking over your shoulder. The true test…»
By Christian Berg As the old saying goes, numbers don’t lie. Then again, numbers don’t tell the whole story, either.…»
By Christian Berg I’m always amazed by people who claim they have no regrets. I don’t know who these folks…»
By Christian Berg There’s certainly no shortage of debate within the bowhunting community. Whether it’s modern vs. traditional tackle, trophy…»
By Christian Berg Right now, I imagine many of you are asking the same question. “Who is this new editor…»



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