Basic deer hunting techinques with a bow
There are as many ways to hunt deer with a bow as there are hunters. The basics of bow hunting will remain the same regardless of the way you choose to do it. You will need to remain quiet, control your scent, avoid being spotted, and get close. Ideally, the method that you settle on will be […]
Shot placement- Is broadside the only ethical shot you should take?
I remember well the instructor in my archery course showing the class a diagram of the vital areas on a whitetail deer. His point was that the only shot an ethical hunter would take is quartering away, broadside. While everyone was nodding their heads, I was thinking the only ethical shot a hunter would take […]
Tracking Wounded Deer – When is the right time?
Deer Track Tracking wounded deer can either be exhilarating or heartbreaking, depending on whether or not you are able to find your buck! The following tips and techniques should make tracking whitetails a bit more smooth procedure. When you first shoot your buck, watch it for as far as you can, noting where the last landmark […]
You have to learn when to draw your bow
I remember the first really big buck I ever saw. I was still hunting through an old apple orchard that had become overgrown. It was covered with deer trails and I used to sneak through it using the well worn trails to cover the sound of my footsteps. As I neared the end of the […]
Mechanical Advantage Formula – Using it for a broadhead results in better arrow penetration
High broadhead mechanical advantage ratings are needed for those using low-draw-weight bows. No matter what bow you shoot, the amount of power it can produce is only limited. Mechanical advantage (MA) ensures that you are using this force at its full potential. Together with an arrow’s FOC (forward of center), mechanical advantage is the most […]
Whitetail vs Crossbow – Deer Bow Hunting Tips
Since everything is already in the deer’s favor, these bow hunting tips may help even the odds! Using a crossbow requires a close range target, so even seemingly small changes in your protocol, can sometimes make a tremendous difference in whether or not you come home empty handed. Wind direction is extremely important It ranks right up […]
Protecting your bow with a case is really important
Protecting your investment in archery equipment is critical. A bow case provides substantial protection for your bow, even while in storage. A good bow case really shows its value when you have to travel with your archery equipment. I have used two different cases – one a low end model and the other a high end […]
Hollywood Archery- Is it even possible? This guy proves it is!
Every archer watching Legolas taking down 5 orcs in 3 seconds, Oliver Queen (The arrow) hitting his target while jumping roofs and Daryl (The Walking Dead) never missing a zombie’s head, must have the same thoughts: “Yeah, Right!” or “Hollywood crap”. You are one of them, aren’t you? Well, that’s because you haven’t witnessed what this […]
The different forms of archery competition
International competitions in archery are regulated under the rules of the International Archery Federation (FITA). Here are the disciplines listed by FITA: Outdoor Archery The 1440 round: 36 arrows at each distance of 90, 70, 50, 30 meters for men and 70, 60, 50, 30 meters for women. This makes a maximum score of 1440 […]