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Target panic is real, and it’s more common than you might think. From start to finish, every archery shot is about precision. Our mental state, physical fitness, concentration, understanding of the shot parameters and of course execution all come together to bring about downrange accuracy. Simplistically, target panic is a familiar term used to describe … Read more
The problem with bowhunting deer from a tree stand is this – rarely do we find the perfect tree at precisely the right spot we want to hunt. The trees aren’t big enough, they aren’t straight, they have too many branches, they’re the wrong kind of tree … or there’s some other issue. How often … Read more
In the pre-dawn darkness, my wife, Heather, made her way across a clearing and through the woods to a familiar tree stand. It was September 30th, and the moose rut was turning on. As daylight arrived, she began with a sequence of soft cow calls. Moaning to emulate a lovesick cow, the sound traveled just … Read more
In the pre-dawn darkness, my hunter and I made our way south along a narrow cutline. Hunting Alberta’s mixed boreal forest, conditions were perfect. The crisp morning air, timing of the rut, and lots of sign promised good things to come. As legal light arrived, I signaled that we would stop and bugle. Sending out … Read more
Have you ever shot your compound bow, only to find you can’t group your arrows? If you answered yes, and I’m betting you did, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Like your vehicle, compound bows require maintenance. With early archery season openers fast approaching, this is the perfect time to give your equipment a thorough … Read more
It’s mid-summer, and many of us are shooting 3D targets at the range, and getting hyped about the upcoming hunting season. Regardless of your experience, it’s always good to revisit the whole discussion around shot placement, along with a list of do’s and don’ts. We’ve all made a less-than-perfect shot on a game animal. That … Read more
Perched high in a spruce tree, I heard leaves crunching underfoot. Forty yards to my left, a heavy-footed mule deer was making his way through the woods. With any luck, he’d give me a shot opportunity. Fortunately, I’d already used my laser rangefinder to capture various distances. With this buck on approach, I grunted and … Read more
