bowhunting
Archery
August Recon: What Late-Summer Deer Sign Can Tell You About Fall
Late-summer whitetail scouting is about more than hanging trail cameras. Learn how truck scouting, backtracking trails, map study and mock hunts can help turn August deer movement into useful fall hunting intel.
Archery
Speed Ain’t Free, So How Much Do Bowhunters Really Need?
Faster arrows fly flatter, but every extra foot per second comes with tradeoffs. P.J. Reilly explains how draw weight, brace height, cam design and arrow weight affect speed—and why a hunting bow you can shoot accurately beats one built simply to chase the chronograph.
Archery
Why Crossbow Arrows Are So Hard to Pull—and How to Fix It
Modern crossbows can make arrow removal from foam targets downright miserable. We compare foam and specialized high-speed targets, explain why arrows stick, and test practical fixes—including arrow lube—to help you choose the right target for the way you shoot.
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.
Archery
Bowhunting Practice That Prepares You for Real-World Shots
Standing on flat ground and shooting a block target at 20 yards has its place, but real deer rarely follow that script. Here’s how to make your bowhunting practice more realistic before opening day.
