Heath Wood
Freelance Outdoors Writer
Heath Wood lives in Mountain View, Missouri, with his wife, Faron, and their son, Carson. Over the past 15 years, his work has appeared in leading hunting publications, including Predator Xtreme, Bowhunting World, Outdoor Life, Turkey Country, and Game & Fish, as well as on numerous online platforms such as NorthAmericanBowhunter.com, MeatEater.com, and MossyOak.com.
Heath specializes in writing about archery, saddle hunting, and mobile tactics when deer, turkey, and predator hunting. Heath loves sharing practical insights drawn from years in the field. He is a member of the Mossy Oak Pro Staff, and has been seen on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World TV, Hunter’s Specialties The Stuff of Legends, and their Cuttin’ and Struttin’ DVD series, and NWTF’s Turkey Call TV. He is passionate about introducing new hunters to the sport and is dedicated to mentoring youth whenever he can.
Gear
Why Rubber Boots Give Deer Hunters an Edge
Rubber boots can help deer hunters manage scent, cross wet ground and stay comfortable through long walks and longer sits. Here’s how to match your boots to the terrain, weather and hunt.
Archery
Try This 4-Day Late-Summer Archery Practice Plan
Randomly shooting arrows won’t fully prepare you for bow season. This four-session archery practice plan helps bowhunters improve their form, first-arrow accuracy and ability to perform from realistic positions and under pressure.
Gear
5 of the Best Hiking Shoes We Tested on Real Trails
From muddy trail races to rocky mountain hikes, these five tested hiking shoes, trail runners, and lightweight boots deliver the traction, comfort, and confidence ordinary running shoes often lack.
Gear
Bear Alaskan Pro RTH Review: Ready-to-Hunt Value with Real Performance
The Bear Alaskan Pro RTH brings 339-fps IBO speed, a stable 33-inch platform and a true Trophy Ridge Ready-to-Hunt package at a hunter-friendly price.
Fitness
Saddle Hunting Fitness: Train Now for a More Mobile Deer Season
Public-land saddle hunting demands more than good shooting and scouting. Build the strength, balance and endurance needed to hunt deeper and climb safer.
Archery
Mathews ARC 30 Review: Fast, Refined and Built for Bowhunters
The Mathews ARC 30 promised speed, but its smooth draw and steady hold kept stealing the show. After several long sessions and a hunting-style chronograph test, this compact bow proved far harder to put down than expected.
Gear
The 2026 NWTF Turkey Hunting Gear Guide: 7 Upgrades You Need This Spring
From handcrafted calls to modern carry systems, explore the best new turkey hunting gear showcased at the 2026 NWTF Convention.
Archery
Barnett Wildcat CRX Review: Is This 275 FPS Recurve the Perfect First Crossbow?
The Wildcat CRX doesn’t have the zip of today’s fastest crossbows. It does have a light frame, simple recurve design and enough punch to head from the range straight into the deer woods.
Archery
How To Start Using a Hunting Saddle 101: Guide to the Basics
Using a hunting saddle instead of a stand can seem strange, but once hunters give it a try, most wonder why they didn’t switch sooner.
Archery
Bowtech Ascend Review: Most Affordable Flagship Bow of the Year
It may be Bowtech’s most affordable flagship model, but the Ascend doesn’t feel like a “budget” bow in any way.
