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Ohio Bowhunter Rewarded for Patience

With just one day to spare, a tag was finally filled after more than 70 days on stand during

Emily Konkler

Make Time to Take Worthy Hero Photos

A photo of a deer captures more than a moment in time.

Jim Bouchard

17 Tales of a Terrible Hunting Buddy

Hunting season is a sacred time of year, so be sure to make the most of it by being a good

Josh Honeycutt

Do Yourself a Favor: Take a Kid Hunting!

Taking a new hunter afield can be thrilling for both of you.

Cody Robbins

Chasing Coues Deer in the Wild West

For the Claypool clan, deer season certainly isn't finished when the whitetail rut reaches its

Eddie Claypool

Avoid Big Mistakes by Addressing Small Details

Here are a few things to look for before problems actually exist. You might be glad you did!

Cody Robbins

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Bowfishing

Bowfishing's Bucket List: 7 Must-Have Experiences

If you live to be on the water, put these sensational bowfishing destinations on your to-do

Mark Demko

Bowfishing in the Shadows of Downtown Pittsburgh

Some of the East Coast's best bowfishing is located in western Pennsylvania.

Christian Berg

Catch of a Lifetime: Jeff Thomason's Bowfishing World Record Mako Shark

Being a predator hunter, I have a passion for heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping adventures.

Jeff Thomason

10 Best Bowfishing Destinations

My favorite place to bowfish right now is in Washington on the Snake River just below Chief

Patrick Meitin

Cool Down With Bowfishing!

There's no better way to spend a sultry summer's day than knee deep in cooling water shooting

Patrick Meitin

Bowfishing 101

A beginner's guide for diving into the action.

Mark Taylor

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Whitetail

Is Water the Key to Whitetail Success?

Giving bucks a destination to drink can greatly improve bowhunting odds.

Jace Bauserman

CWD: Potential Human Infection & Disease Management

What we know and don't know after several decades of studying Chronic Wasting Disease.

Jason Snavely

Ohio Bowhunter Rewarded for Patience

With just one day to spare, a tag was finally filled after more than 70 days on stand during

Emily Konkler

21-Point Kentucky Buck Scores 195 2/8 Inches

Finding a lightly hunted honey hole leads Jeff Humphrey to crossbow kill of a lifetime.

Mark Demko

West Virginia 20-Point Buck Scores 174 5/8

David Miller first identified his 2021 target buck, which was aged at 7.5 years old, way back

Mark Demko

"Plan B" Results in 180-Inch Ohio Giant

When his target buck was killed by another bowhunter, David Souza was forced to change plans.

Mark Demko

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Big Game

16-Year-Old Arrows 428-Inch Arizona Bull

After tagging a trophy elk a few years back with a rifle, Cody Vine set out to do the same

Mark Demko

Don't Be Afraid to Change Your Plan

Even when your mind's made up, hunting strategies can be altered — and that's okay!

Eddie Claypool

The Incomparable Thrill of Bear Hunting

June is prime time to pursue big boars!

Cody Robbins

How to Kill an Antelope When They Won't Come to Water

When the prairies are drenched, and waterhole hunting isn't an option, here's how to punch

Jace Bauserman

Spot-and-Stalk Success on Prairie Mule Deer Bucks

We headed out before sunrise with the hopes of spotting a big buck to stalk within bow range.

Brad Fenson

Why Deer Tactics Help With Elk-Hunting Success

You've probably seen them: trail-camera images of big bull elk flopping around in a muddy

Darron McDougal

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Turkey

8 Essential Items for Turkey Season

Bowhunting spring gobblers can be a blast — just make sure you've got the right equipment!

Mark Demko

4 Top Tips for Killing Turkeys with a Bow

Are turkeys easier to hunt with a shotgun? Absolutely! Is it more fun? Not a chance!

Clint Casper

A New Plan for Killing Turkeys with a Bow

Take a page from the shotgun hunting playbook and run-and-gun for spring gobblers — and, yes,

Clint Casper

Prep for Fall Whitetails During Turkey Season

You should have two goals when you're in the field this spring — arrowing gobblers and

Clint Casper

Top 5 Reasons to Hunt from an RV

The next time you're planning an out-of-town hunting trip, you need to consider setting up

Christian Berg

Review: ALPS OutdoorZ Dash Panel Blind

An ideal hideout for hunters on the go, the aptly named Dash sets up quickly easily.

Mark Demko

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Other Game

5 Awesome Archery Activities for Summer

Don't put down your bow just because rutting bucks and bugling bulls seem a long way off.

Mark Demko

Chasing Coues Deer in the Wild West

For the Claypool clan, deer season certainly isn't finished when the whitetail rut reaches its

Eddie Claypool

Crossbow Hunting for More Than Just Whitetails

Crossbows are a fun and effective tool for many other forms of hunting.

Bob Humphrey

3 Secrets for Bowhunting Coyotes

Most would define the narrow opening in the thick river bottom below me as a whitetail funnel.

Mark Kayser

Hog Heaven: Bowhunting Florida Hogs

If the swamps of Central Florida are hog-hunting heaven, William "Hoppy" Kempfer is a

Christian Berg

Strange Brew: Helicopter Hog Hunting With A Crossbow

I realize the whole topic of crossbows and crossbow hunting can be a bit controversial among

Christian Berg

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How-To

Embracing the Emotions of Bowhunting

From disappointment to jubilation, you're bound to experience it all.

Cody Robbins

How to Fix Poor Broadhead Accuracy

Don't let lousy broadhead flight ruin your next hunt. Here's how to get dialed-in using a

Joe Bell

Repetition: The Main Key to the Shot Process

Make your entire shot process easily repeatable to build consistency and accuracy.

Randy Ulmer

A Discussion on Venison Fat and Silver Skin: The Good, the Bad, and Best Uses

Venison fat isn't always a bad thing, and silver skin — the white connective tissue that keeps

Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

Proper Shoulder Alignment for Better Shooting

Chances are high that you don't pay much attention to your shoulders at full draw — and that's

Cabe Johnson

3 Levels of Patterning Whitetails

When it comes to patterning deer, trail cameras can take you as far as you want to go.

Bill Winke

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