Archery

A loyal commenter here recently mentioned that he’d discovered an old bow in his grandmother’s attic years back and began practicing with the stick and string before taking it out to hunt small game. But a limb on the aged bow cracked as he attempted to string it in the field, and now the found … Read more

You blow a chip shot on a buck, or your 30-yard groups couldn’t fit on a paper plate. Do you blame the blunder on a branch? Faulty equipment? Check your rig and accessories for any loose components or adjustments that may have shifted in the field. Take it to a pro shop to have an … Read more

The long months between spring gobbler and deer seasons can be brutal for diehard bowhunters. It’s a great time to get in some extra target practice, but bowfishing can also help tide you over and provide a more fun form of prep for the fall. Unlike bowhunting for big game, bowfishing can be a pretty … Read more

Under just about every archery or bowhunting post on social media, you’ll find a critical comment not from an anti-hunter but from a keyboard warrior within our own ranks. And most times, the comment is rude, unnecessary, and even unfounded. Some call-outs are valid. If an influencer is poaching, otherwise breaking the law, or claiming … Read more

For aspiring archers who didn’t grow up around the sport or don’t have a mentor to teach them the ropes, just getting started can be intimidating. If you’re entering the archery world solo, follow these tips. Head to Your Local Pro Shop The experts at your local pro shop can get you outfitted with all … Read more

From airbows to dual-firing crossbows, a lot of controversial tackle now falls within a loose definition of the “archery” category. But probably the seemingly most bizarre are slingshots designed for firing arrows as ammo. While it certainly sounds fun for backyard target practice, some small-game hunters are swapping their shotguns for slingshots. But can they … Read more